Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh 8-Day Egypt Tour

After breakfast, your guide takes you to Giza's Pyramids, where you see the monuments in order and have time to walk around the pyramid plateau. The Great Pyramid, the Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure each have a different scale and setting. Your guide explains how the pyramid complex was planned, how the stones were moved and what the surrounding cemeteries reveal about ancient Egyptian society.

Continue to the Great Sphinx, carved from the bedrock with a lion's body and a royal head. The viewing area gives you a clear look at the monument and the remains of the nearby temple. Later, visit Egypt's National Museum in Cairo for a more detailed introduction to Egypt's history through statues, jewellery, coffins and everyday objects.

The day involves outdoor walking on uneven ground, followed by a museum visit at a slower indoor pace. We return you to the hotel in the afternoon or early evening, depending on your visit sequence and local traffic.

Leave Cairo by private vehicle for Alexandria, a journey of roughly three hours depending on traffic. Begin at the Kom el Shoqafa's Catacombs, a Roman-era burial complex cut into the ground and reached by a descending spiral staircase. The mixture of Egyptian, Greek and Roman decoration reflects Alexandria's long period as a Mediterranean meeting point.

Continue to Pompey's Pillar, the surviving red-granite column associated with the ancient Serapeum, then visit Alexandria's Library. The modern building recalls the city's scholarly tradition, while the exhibitions and reading spaces provide context for its role in contemporary Egypt. After lunch, visit Sultan Qeitaby's Citadel, built beside the Mediterranean on the site traditionally linked with the ancient Pharos lighthouse.

Finish at Montazah Palace and its gardens, where paths run through landscaped grounds beside the sea. The exact order may change with opening hours and traffic. You spend the night in Alexandria, avoiding a late return to Cairo and giving the city a fuller evening atmosphere.

Leave Alexandria after breakfast and travel west along the Mediterranean coast to El Alamein. At El Alamein's War Tombs, your guide explains the North African campaign and the different memorial traditions created for those who died here. Visit the WWII Museum, then continue to the WWII War Cemetery, where the marked graves are arranged in a quiet, carefully maintained setting.

The route also includes the German War Memorial and the Italian War Memorial. Each site has its own design and viewpoint, so allow time for a respectful visit rather than treating the stops as a quick roadside break. The coastal section is followed by a long inland transfer towards Siwa, normally several hours on desert roads.

This is the most demanding road day of the itinerary and requires an early start, packed refreshments and flexibility with the arrival time. On reaching the oasis, visit Shali's Fortress, the mud-brick remains at the centre of old Siwa. We then continue to the accommodation for rest before the next day's return journey.

After an early breakfast, begin the long return transfer from Siwa towards Cairo. The road crosses open desert and agricultural areas before reaching the capital. Because the distance is considerable, the day is planned around comfort stops and a practical travel pace rather than extended sightseeing. Your guide keeps you informed about the route and the expected transfer sequence.

On arrival in Cairo, continue to the airport for the flight to Sharm El Sheikh, subject to the available flight schedule. Our team coordinates the airport transfer and the onward hotel check-in. The change from the western desert to the Red Sea coast is significant, and the evening is left free so you can eat, rest and prepare for the early Mount Sinai departure.

Bring warm layers, sturdy walking shoes and water for the next morning. Temperatures can be much cooler on the mountain before sunrise than they are on the coast. Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.

Travel during the night towards the St. Catherine area and begin the trek up Mount Sinai with your Bedouin guide and tour escort. The climb is taken at a steady pace, with regular pauses. The final section includes steps, and travellers who prefer a gentler ascent can discuss available local assistance with the guide. At the summit, wait for daylight over the Sinai Desert; sunrise timing changes through the year, so the departure hour is set accordingly.

After descending, visit St. Catherine Monastery, one of the world's oldest continuously functioning Christian monasteries. The visit usually includes the exterior areas and the parts open to visitors that day, since access can vary according to religious services and local regulations.

The mountain is traditionally identified as the location where Moses obtained the 10 Commandments. Your guide explains the religious traditions connected with the summit, the monastery and the wider landscape without reducing the site to a single viewpoint. Return to Sharm El Sheikh for breakfast or a late morning rest and a quieter afternoon.

Use the morning to explore the Red Sea around Sharm El Sheikh. Depending on sea conditions and the agreed activity, this may be a relaxed coastal outing or time by the water with an optional snorkelling experience. Your guide explains the day's arrangements clearly, and all water activities remain subject to local conditions. Afterward, transfer to the airport for the return flight to Cairo.

In the afternoon, begin a guided exploration of historic Cairo at Cairo's Citadel. The fortified complex rises above the city and provides wide views across the older districts. Visit Muhammad Ali's Mosque, known for its large Ottoman-style dome and open courtyard, then continue into Ancient Cairo.

Walk through the area around the Church of the Hanging Virgin, one of Cairo's best-known Coptic churches, before ending at Khan el-Khalili bazaar. The market has narrow lanes lined with workshops, cafés and small shops. Keep valuables secure and agree on a meeting point before browsing independently. Overnight in Cairo.

After breakfast, enjoy a final quiet morning at the hotel or use the remaining time for a short walk near your accommodation, depending on your flight schedule. Our team confirms the airport transfer in advance and allows extra time for Cairo traffic and the airport's check-in procedures.

If your departure is later in the day, luggage can remain with the hotel while you have a relaxed coffee or revisit a nearby area with your guide. This is not planned as a full sightseeing day, since international flights require travellers to arrive at the airport well ahead of departure.

At the agreed time, your driver transfers you to Cairo International Airport for your onward flight, bringing the eight-day Cairo, Alexandria, Siwa and Sharm El Sheikh journey to an end.