Egypt 7-day itinerary Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh adventure

An A1Toureg representative greets you at Cairo International Airport and assists with hotel transfer via climate-controlled vehicle, depending on your arrival schedule. Take the evening at leisure—relax back at your accommodation. Should your morning flight allow earlier arrival, please reach out for special tour suggestions tailored to your schedule.

Your 7-day Egyptian adventure across Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh begins now.

Morning departure from your Cairo location with our expert tour guide leads you to humanity's greatest wonder: the Pyramids of Giza ( Cheops , Chephren, and Mykerinus ). Behold the Great Sphinx standing sentinel, then visit the Valley Temple steeped in history. Lunch at a traditional Giza eatery. Browse the Egyptian Museum featuring 250,000+ original artifacts from 5,000 years—including the exclusive Tutankhamen collection with treasures and jewelry buried 3,500 years. Additional charges apply for the royal mummies wing. The new Grand Museum opens soon. Evening option: attend the Sound and Light performance at Giza (40 USD per visitor). Overnight accommodation in Cairo hotel.

Depart your hotel at 8:00 am, traveling 220 kilometers northwest (3-hour drive) to central Alexandria overlooking the Corniche waterfront. Explore this Greco-Roman treasure trove: The Roman Underground Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa merge Egyptian and Classical design, with burials from the 2nd century A.D. onward. Pompey's ancient 30-meter red granite obelisk towers over Rhakotis ruins where ancient Alexandria originated, 2.7 meters broad at base with Corinthian capital. The Roman Amphitheatre at Kom el Dikka preserves thirteen marble-tiered seating levels—Egypt's only surviving Roman theatre structure. Lunch at a traditional Egyptian seafood restaurant with commanding vistas of the Citadel and fishing wharf. Qaitbay's Fortress, built by 15th-century Mamluks from ancient lighthouse rubble erected by Ptolemy II (damaged 1303 A.D. earthquake), protected the city from Crusaders. Explore its weaponry museum displays. The Library of Alexandria renewed in 2002 resurrects the legacy of learning and intellectual exchange. Al Montaza Palace's sprawling 360-acre botanical gardens feature five swimming beaches along the Mediterranean gulf. Return to Cairo for overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Relaxed day at the Sharm El Sheikh beachfront resort. Consider arranging optional snorkeling expeditions to Ras Mohammed National Park's coral reefs or scuba dives to nearby Tiran Island. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Your itinerary features an unforgettable grand safari to Dahab, the former Bedouin maritime settlement now celebrated as Egypt's premier diving destination on the southeast Sinai coast. Journey highlights include Abu Galum, a protected mountainous nature reserve renowned for exceptional bird observation, and Blue Hole snorkeling—a submerged crater favored by underwater enthusiasts. Complete this exhilarating expedition with a camel trek across desert terrain, then feast on dinner at a local Dahab dining spot. Return to Sharm El Sheikh for evening rest.

Indulge in a tranquil seaside escape: stroll the waterfront boardwalk in charming Naama Bay's peaceful setting, reserve a snorkeling adventure to vibrant Yolanda Reef, or simply enjoy beachside lunch at a seaside bistro while soaking up the Mediterranean atmosphere. An alternate option: visit St. Catherine's Monastery nestled beneath Mount Sinai, traditionally recognized as the locale where Moses received the Commandments. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy hotel breakfast before a staff member escorts you to the departure airport and assists with all exit documentation. (B)