Splitting your time between Cairo and Sharm El Sheik on this six-day trip, you'll be able to revel in the charms and iconic landmarks of Egypt including the Pyramids of Giza as well as enjoy a divers' dream trip to experience the incredible underwater world of Sharm El Sheikh.
With beautiful coral, millions of fish, fantastic visibility, sheltered reefs, towers, pinnacles, walls, coral gardens and wrecks, the Red Sea is truly a world-class scuba diving destination.
In Cairo, as well as the mysterious Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the magnificent Tut Ankh Amon treasures at Cairo Museum await you!Splitting your time between Cairo and Sharm El Sheik on this six-day trip, you'll be able to revel in the charms and iconic landmarks of Egypt including the Pyramids of Giza as well as enjoy a divers' dream trip to experience the incredible underwater world of Sharm El Sheikh.
With beautiful coral, millions of fish, fantastic visibility, sheltered reefs, towers, pinnacles, walls, coral gardens and wrecks, the Red Sea is truly a world-class scuba diving destination.
In Cairo, as well as the mysterious Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the magnificent Tut Ankh Amon treasures at Cairo Museum await you!
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Cairo
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Upon arrival in Cairo, you'll be assisted through passport control formalities and luggage identification by your guide. Then, from the airport, you will be transferred by a private air-conditioned car or minibus to your hotel to check-in. After checking in, the rest of the day will be free for you to spend as you wish. You may want to relax at your hotel after your journey or head out into the vibrant chaos of Cairo to explore on your own.
Accommodation
Barcelo Cairo Pyramids★4 star
Activities
Free Time in CairoOptional Activity
Transportations
Minivan from Cairo International Airport to Barcelo Cairo Pyramids
Meals
Lunch
Destinations
Giza
Cairo
Day 2
Explore the Pyramids and Sphinx then Travel to Sharm El Sheikh
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Today, you’re going to visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx at the Giza Plateau, just outside of Cairo. After a guided tour of the pyramids, hearing the stories that surround them, you'll have time to capture the best photos. You'll also have the chance to take a photo with the Sphinx - a must when you visit Cairo! After visiting the pyramids, you'll be transferred to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh for the next part of your trip.
Accommodation
Sheraton Sharm Hotel Resort Villas & Spa★4 star
Activities
Giza Plateau
Great Pyramid of Giza
Great Sphinx of Giza
Transportations
Minivan from Barcelo Cairo Pyramids to Giza Plateau
Minivan from Great Sphinx of Giza to Hotel Sheraton Sharm Hotel Resort and Villas
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Giza
Giza Governorate
Sharm El-Sheikh
Day 3
Ras Mohamed Snorkelling Tour
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Today, you'll venture into the beautiful Ras Mohamed Nature Reserve in Sharm El Sheikh. You will be picked up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh and taken to board a boat to Ras Mohamed to enjoy some quality snorkelling and swimming or scuba diving if you wish to. After lunch on the boat, you'll be taken to different spots where you can further explore the incredible coral reefs before heading back to your hotel in Sharm EL Sheikh.
Accommodation
Sheraton Sharm Hotel Resort Villas & Spa★4 star
Activities
Ras Mohamed Nature Reserve
Transportations
Private Driver from Hotel Sheraton Sharm Hotel Resort and Villas to Ras Mohamed Nature Reserve
Minivan from Ras Mohamed Nature Reserve to Hotel Sheraton Sharm Hotel Resort and Villas
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Sharm El-Sheikh
South Sinai Governorate
Day 4
White Canyon and Dahab Tour
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Today you will leave Cairo behind and head out to explore the White Canyon. You will be picked up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh and taken in a 4x4 jeep to the incredible coloured and narrow canyons of the Dahab Desert. You'll take in the landscape whilst hiking through the different formations of the mountains with a variety of colours and shapes. You'll then have an authentic lunch in the desert before more exploring. At the end of the tour, you'll be taken back to your hotel.
Accommodation
Sheraton Sharm Hotel Resort Villas & Spa★4 star
Activities
White Canyon Tour
Transportations
Private Driver from Hotel Sheraton Sharm Hotel Resort and Villas to White Canyon
Minivan from Dahab to Hotel Sheraton Sharm Hotel Resort and Villas
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Sharm El-Sheikh
South Sinai Governorate
Day 5
Travel Back to Cairo and Explore the Egyptian Museum
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Today, you will head back to Cairo after breakfast; the journey will take around four to five hours. Upon arrival, you will visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which contains many important pieces of ancient Egyptian history. It is one of the biggest Egyptian museums in the world and houses over 120,000 pieces, an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts. Housed in a beautiful stone building, this is one of the most important museums in Egypt.
Accommodation
Barcelo Cairo Pyramids★4 star
Activities
Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
Transportations
Minivan from Sheraton Sharm Hotel, Resort, Villas & Spa to The Egyptian Museum
Minivan from Egyptian Museum to Barcelo Cairo Pyramids
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Sharm El-Sheikh
Cairo
Giza
Day 6
Transfer to Cairo Airport and Departure
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Following breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to the airport where you will board your onward flight.
Transportations
Minivan from Barcelo Cairo Pyramids to Cairo International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Giza
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What’s included?
5 nights accommodation
6 activities
5 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 2 dinners
Airport transfer
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Starting From
AU$ 6,335/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Egypt in 6 days
4-star accommodation
24/7 in-destination support from your local designer
