Three Days in Cairo: Pyramids to Old Quarters
Discover Cairo across three well-paced days, combining the Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum with historic Coptic churches and the winding lanes of Khan el-Khalili.
Egypt Tour Packages
Cairo Pyramids, Sharm el Sheikh & Mount Sinai
Discover Cairo's iconic antiquities alongside the rugged landscapes of South Sinai, visiting the Giza Plateau, the Red Sea coast, and historic Saint Catherine's Monastery.
7 days · 6 nightsCairo & Sharm el SheikhPrivate planningFrom USD 1160
A closer look.
This week-long itinerary combines urban heritage in Cairo with the coastal relaxation and dramatic desert mountain valleys of South Sinai.
Travel between Cairo and Sharm el Sheikh by domestic air, then journey inland into the high granite ranges to visit the world's oldest working Christian monastery.
- Giza Pyramids Plateau and Sphinx
- Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square
- Sharm el Sheikh Red Sea coastal views
- Saint Catherine Monastery in Sinai
- Moses' Mountain desert valleys
A glimpse of the journey.
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Your itinerary.
A proposed sequence to discuss, with availability and practical arrangements confirmed before booking.
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Day 1 · Welcome to Egypt
Arrive at Cairo International Airport, meet your private coordinator at arrivals, and take an air-conditioned transfer to your hotel for your first night.
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Day 2 · Cairo – Discover the Great Pyramids & Egyptian Museum
Tour the Giza Plateau with your guide to view the three great pyramids and the Sphinx, followed by the antiquities galleries of the Egyptian Museum.
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Day 3 · Sharm El Sheikh
Transfer to Cairo Airport for a short domestic flight across the Red Sea to Sharm el Sheikh, settling into your seaside resort.
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Day 4 · Sharm El Sheikh – Moses' Mountain
Take an excursion toward the foot of Mount Sinai, taking in the dramatic granite mountain scenery and rugged desert landscapes of the South Sinai interior.
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Day 5 · Sharm El Sheikh – St. Catherine Monastery
Visit the historic fortified complex of Saint Catherine's Monastery beneath Mount Sinai, examining the Burning Bush site, ancient basilica, and precious early icons.
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Day 6 · Cairo – Open Day
Fly back to Cairo for a free day to explore local markets, stroll along the Nile Corniche, or rest at your hotel.
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Day 7 · Departure
Check out from your hotel and meet your private vehicle for a direct transfer to Cairo International Airport for your homebound flight.
Included in the proposal.
- Private air-conditioned road transfers from the agreed Cairo & Sharm el Sheikh pickup point and back
- Private historical guiding or excursion coordination in the language specified in your written quotation
- Route planning and scheduling across all stages listed in the confirmed programme
- Domestic flight or rail segments where expressly verified and itemized in your written quotation
- Overnight hotel or cruise accommodation for 6 nights only when the specific properties and meal basis are confirmed in your quotation
Not included unless quoted.
- International airfares, Egyptian entry visas, and travel insurance
- Monument entrance tickets, special interior tickets (such as inside the pyramids or Tutankhamun's tomb), and optional activities unless expressly itemized in your quotation
- Domestic flights, train tickets, or overnight hotel accommodation unless specifically listed in your confirmed quote
- Meals, restaurant beverages, personal shopping, and optional equipment rentals unless itemized
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, and crew
The practical details.
Package Pricing per Person (USD)
Double / Twin Occupancy: $1160 per person | Single Room / Cabin: $1682 | Triple Room: $1102 per person. Children (under 12 sharing with adults) receive a 50% discount. Rates include scheduled accommodation, domestic guiding, and transfers as detailed in the proposal.
Pacing, walking surfaces and sun exposure
Archaeological sites and desert viewpoints involve uneven stone underfoot, steps, and open sun exposure. Wear comfortable closed-toe walking shoes, carry sun protection and water, and let us know in advance if anyone in your party has mobility considerations.
Museum and monument admission specifics
This itinerary preserves the exact museum and monument identities from the route—such as distinguishing Egyptian Museum in Tahrir. General site admission does not automatically cover separately ticketed royal tombs or pyramid interiors unless requested and itemized.
Illustrative photography and quotation transparency
All photographs displayed with this tour come from our licensed regional photo pool to illustrate the landscapes and monuments along the route; they do not depict an allocated vehicle, hotel room, or named cruise ship. Every service, transfer leg, and ticket inclusion is confirmed in writing before you commit.
The written quotation takes precedence over this suggested programme. Check the final services, guiding arrangements and any optional costs before confirming.
Good to know.
How is package pricing calculated?
Rates start from $1160 per person based on double occupancy. Single room/cabin supplements ($1682) and triple room savings ($1102 per person) apply. Final quotes reflect verified hotel and vessel availability.
Are monument entrance tickets and meals included automatically?
The published itinerary describes the route and sightseeing sequence rather than a fixed ticket bundle. Your personal quotation clearly itemizes which entrance fees, local boat crossings, meals, and transport segments are included so there are no surprises on the day.
Which Cairo museum or monument selection does this itinerary follow?
We follow the specific monuments named in the itinerary—preserving whether the route visits Egyptian Museum in Tahrir—and can adjust the balance of stops in your quotation if you request a different museum focus.
Can pickup times and pacing be adjusted for our group?
Yes. Because ground touring and transfers are arranged privately for your party, start times, rest stops, and time spent at individual landmarks can be adapted around your hotel location, flight or port schedule, and walking pace.
Where will we be picked up?
The airport, station, or hotel pickup point stated in your confirmed itinerary. Your exact meeting details are agreed before travel.
How is my booking confirmed?
Send an enquiry first. We review availability and provide a written quotation with the itinerary, services, price and booking conditions. Sending the form does not reserve a service.
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