This 10 day Cairo Sinai and Sharm El Sheikh UNESCO tour links the pyramid fields of Giza, Saqqara and Dahshur with the Saint Catherine Area and historic Cairo. Five nights in Sharm El Sheikh support an overnight Mount Sinai climb, monastery visit, snorkeling, a desert safari and a free day before the return flight.
10 Day Cairo, Sinai And Sharm El Sheikh UNESCO Tour
Description
Duration
10 Days, 9 Nights
Tour Type
UNESCO Tours
Language
Arabic, English
Popular Features
- Five Nights in Sharm El Sheikh
- Mount Sinai Sunrise Hike
- Return Domestic Flights
Highlights
Explore the UNESCO-listed pyramid fields from Giza to Dahshur. Climb Mount Sinai for sunrise. Visit Saint Catherine's Monastery. Snorkel in the Red Sea and join a desert safari. Discover museums, mosques and historic streets in Cairo.
Included
- Meet-and-greet service on arrival
- Four nights in a Cairo hotel
- Five nights in a Sharm El Sheikh hotel
- Return domestic flights between Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh
- Private guide during scheduled sightseeing
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Admission to attractions listed in the itinerary
- Meals listed in the itinerary
- Applicable service charges and taxes
Excluded
- International airfare
- Egypt entry visa
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Optional tours
- Services not listed in the itinerary
Travel Itinerary
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Day 1 - Arrival in Cairo and Giza Sound and Light Show
Meet the representative at Cairo International Airport and transfer to the hotel. In the evening, travel to the Giza Plateau for the scheduled Sound and Light Show, then have dinner at a local restaurant and return to the hotel.
Day 2 - Giza, Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara and Dahshur
Begin on the Giza Plateau at the Great Pyramid, Great Sphinx and Valley Temple. Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum for the galleries included with the reservation. After lunch, visit Djoser's Step Pyramid at Saqqara and the selected pyramid sites at Dahshur before returning to Cairo.
Day 3 - Fly to Sharm El Sheikh
Check out after breakfast and transfer to Cairo Airport for the flight to Sharm El Sheikh. Meet the local representative on arrival, continue to the hotel and keep the rest of the day free for the resort and beach.
Day 4 - Sharm El Sheikh Leisure and Overnight Mount Sinai Climb
Spend the morning and early afternoon at leisure. Later, travel inland to the Saint Catherine Area and meet the mountain guide for the overnight ascent of Mount Sinai. The hotel room remains available in Sharm El Sheikh while the hike continues through the night.
Day 5 - Mount Sinai Sunrise and Saint Catherine's Monastery
Reach the summit in time for sunrise, subject to weather and hiking pace, then descend carefully to the monastery area. Visit Saint Catherine's Monastery during its confirmed opening hours and travel back to Sharm El Sheikh for rest at the hotel.
Day 6 - Red Sea Snorkeling
Join the marine team for a briefing and travel to snorkeling sites chosen for current sea conditions. Enter the water with guidance to observe reef life, take the scheduled breaks and return to the Sharm El Sheikh hotel after the excursion.
Day 7 - Sharm El Sheikh Desert Safari
Meet the safari operator for the confirmed desert program outside Sharm El Sheikh. Follow the safety instructions, travel across the approved route and stop as planned to experience the surrounding landscape before returning to the resort.
Day 8 - Free Time and Flight to Cairo
Enjoy a relaxed morning in Sharm El Sheikh, with any additional activity arranged separately. Check out at the required time, fly back to Cairo and transfer from the airport to the hotel.
Day 9 - Museums and Historic Cairo
The day's first stop is the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, followed by the Hanging Church. Walk along Al-Muizz Street and through Khan El Khalili, then have lunch before visiting the Sultan Hassan Mosque-Madrasa and Al-Rifa'i Mosque. Conclude at Heliopolis's Baron Empain Palace, followed by the historic river gauge on Roda Island.
Day 10 - Departure from Cairo
Have breakfast and leave the hotel for Cairo International Airport at the confirmed pickup time. The representative assists with departure before the onward flight.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It is an overnight mountain hike with uneven steps, darkness and cold conditions near the summit. Confirm fitness, footwear, weather, guide support and any mobility limitations before booking.
Both appear in the daily plan, while the inclusions are broadly worded. Confirm the operators, equipment, fees and exact programs before publication.
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