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6-Day Sharm El Sheikh and Cairo Highlights

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Overview

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!
Culture & Arts
Diving
Hiking & Trekking

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Cairo

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Arrival in Cairo

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.

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    Accommodation

    Barcelo Cairo Pyramids4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Time in CairoOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Cairo International Airport to Barcelo Cairo Pyramids

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    Meals

    Lunch

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    Destinations

    Giza

    Cairo

Day 2

Explore the Pyramids and Sphinx then Travel to Sharm El Sheikh

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Explore the Pyramids and Sphinx then Travel to Sharm El Sheikh

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.

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    Accommodation

    Sheraton Sharm Hotel Resort Villas & Spa4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Giza Plateau

    Great Pyramid of Giza

    Great Sphinx of Giza

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Barcelo Cairo Pyramids to Giza Plateau

    Minivan from Great Sphinx of Giza to Hotel Sheraton Sharm Hotel Resort and Villas

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Giza

    Giza Governorate

    Sharm El-Sheikh

Day 3

Ras Mohamed Snorkelling Tour

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Ras Mohamed Snorkelling Tour

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.

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    Accommodation

    Sheraton Sharm Hotel Resort Villas & Spa4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ras Mohamed Nature Reserve

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    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

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Sharm El-Sheikh

    South Sinai Governorate

Day 4

White Canyon and Dahab Tour

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White Canyon and Dahab Tour

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.

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    Accommodation

    Sheraton Sharm Hotel Resort Villas & Spa4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    White Canyon Tour

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    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

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Sharm El-Sheikh

    South Sinai Governorate

Day 5

Travel Back to Cairo and Explore the Egyptian Museum

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Travel Back to Cairo and Explore the Egyptian Museum

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.

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    Accommodation

    Barcelo Cairo Pyramids4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Museum of Egyptian Antiquities

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Sheraton Sharm Hotel, Resort, Villas & Spa to The Egyptian Museum

    Minivan from Egyptian Museum to Barcelo Cairo Pyramids

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Sharm El-Sheikh

    Cairo

    Giza

Day 6

Transfer to Cairo Airport and Departure

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Transfer to Cairo Airport and Departure

Following breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to the airport where you will board your onward flight.

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Barcelo Cairo Pyramids to Cairo International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Giza

Included in Price

  • 5 nights accommodation
  • 6 activities
  • 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 2 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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