Egyptian Adventure: Sharm & Cairo

Melisa Yalçıntepe

12 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 9-day journey through the vibrant cities of Sharm el Sheikh and Cairo. Explore ancient marvels, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Egypt.

Trip to Sharm el Sheikh

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1Delights of Sharm el Sheikh

$30

$ 3

Sharm Holiday Resort

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Contemporary Coptic place of worship with rectangular towers & frescoes & murals of biblical scenes.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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7 - 9 min

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Modernized Old Town souk around Al-Sahaba Mosque, known for spices, perfumes, clothes & street food.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$13

13 - 20 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 2Nature's Wonders and Culinary Delights

$47

$ 2

Sharm Holiday Resort

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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40 - 48 min

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Red Sea nature area with protected coral reefs for diving & snorkeling, plus beaches & mangroves.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

39 - 47 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$10

5 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 3Spiritual Serenity at Saint Catherine's Monastery

$13

$ 1

Sharm Holiday Resort

Depart from your stay 🏨

175 - 210 min

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Greek Orthodox monastery with a library holding ancient manuscripts, a church with icons & a garden.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

Day 4Beach Bliss and Gulf Tunes

$ 1

Sharm Holiday Resort

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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9 - 14 min

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Shops, restaurants & night clubs surround this bay with coral reefs, a popular resort destination.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Budget breakdown: $402 In total

Activities & Food:$384

Transport:$18

Trip to Cairo

Get Your Guide

Viator

Day 1Delights of Sharm el Sheikh

$48

$ 3

Giza Pyramids View Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

42 - 51 min

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Domino's is the recognized world leader in pizza delivery. Domino's is a co. of exceptional people on a mission to be the best pizza delivery co. in the world.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Family-oriented entertainment including thrill rides, mini-golf, tube slides & a Ferris wheel.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

16 - 20 min

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Grand, 19th-century mosque in Cairo's iconic Citadel, lavishly decorated with Islamic motifs.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$13

10 - 12 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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11 - 16 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Day 2Nature's Wonders and Culinary Delights

$26

$ 2

Giza Pyramids View Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

38 - 46 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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4 - 6 min

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Cairo's first mosque, commissioned in 970 to develop into a major center for Islamic learning.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

18 - 27 min

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Manicured gardens & lawns with fountains, cafes, restaurants & an open-air theater, plus city views.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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16 - 24 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$10

5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 3Spiritual Serenity at Saint Catherine's Monastery

$39

$ 4

Giza Pyramids View Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

Directions

Caribou Coffee is a Minnesota-based company that specializes in espresso beverages, their own blends of coffee, tea, sandwiches and bakery goods.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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11 - 14 min

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Large souk in the bazaar district selling souvenirs & crafts plus jewelry, clothing & spices.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Imposing fortress & wall built by Saladin in the 12th century as protection against the Crusaders.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$20

13 - 16 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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7 - 9 min

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Sprawling 9th-century mosque featuring a spiral minaret & a courtyard lined with stucco arcades.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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7 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 4Beach Bliss and Gulf Tunes

$78

$ 4

Giza Pyramids View Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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8 - 10 min

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Iconic, ancient 4,500-year-old plateau featuring the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx & other sites.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

29 - 35 min

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The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

Sculpture, pottery & metalware charting millennia of Egyptian civilization, plus a hall of mummies.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$20

7 - 9 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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12 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 5Day 1: Pizza, Amusement, and Majestic Mosques

$97

$ 3

Giza Pyramids View Inn

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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8 - 12 min

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Living museum of Egyptian history, with replicas of an ancient village & the tomb of Tutankhamen.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

15 - 18 min

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Extensive collection of Egyptian artifacts covering 5,000 years, including Tutankhamun's treasures.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$12

7 - 9 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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15 - 22 min

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Tower inspired by lotus flowers, made up of 8 million mosaic lozenges, with a revolving restaurant.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$25

56 - 83 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$12

Budget breakdown: $402 In total

Activities & Food:$384

Transport:$18