9-Day Egypt Tour: Cairo, Alexandria & Sharm El Sheikh

Cairo and the Mediterranean, then the Red Sea to finish - no Nile cruise needed

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About this activity

9-day Egypt tour: Cairo's pyramids and museums, a full Alexandria day trip, then 3 nights all-inclusive in Sharm El Sheikh with snorkeling and a desert safari.

Full description

This itinerary skips the south entirely - no Luxor, no Aswan - and instead pairs Cairo in depth with Alexandria on the Mediterranean coast, before finishing at an all-inclusive resort in Sharm El Sheikh. It suits travelers who've already done a Nile cruise on a previous trip, or who simply want history and Red Sea relaxation without the extra days a southern loop requires. Nights in Cairo are spent in boutique guest…

What's included

5 nights in a boutique guesthouse in Cairo, plus 3 nights all-inclusive at a Sharm El Sheikh beach resort
Air-conditioned coach transfers, Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh and back
A Nile dinner cruise in Cairo, including dinner
A snorkeling trip and a desert safari in Sharm El Sheikh, both included
Egyptologist guide for all tours
All transfers in modern air-conditioned vehicles

Not included

International flights
Egypt entry visa
Tipping

About this activity

Private Tour

Multi-Day Packages

5 nights in a boutique guesthouse in Cairo, plus 3 nights all-inclusive at a Sharm El Sheikh beach resort

Air-conditioned coach transfers, Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh and back

A Nile dinner cruise in Cairo, including dinner

A snorkeling trip and a desert safari in Sharm El Sheikh, both included

Egyptologist guide for all tours

All transfers in modern air-conditioned vehicles

Highlights

✓Giza Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum and a full Alexandria day trip
✓3 nights all-inclusive in Sharm El Sheikh with snorkeling and a desert safari included

Tour Itinerary & Map

1 Day 1 - Arrival in Cairo & Nile Dinner Cruise: Land at Cairo International Airport and transfer to your boutique guesthouse. In the evening, a Nile dinner cruise with an open buffet, live folkloric music, belly dancing and a Tanoura show.
2 Day 2 - Giza Pyramids, Saqqara & Memphis: A day exploring one of the world's greatest wonders: the Giza Plateau, Saqqara's Step Pyramid and the ruins of Memphis.
3 Day 3 - Egyptian Museum & Old Cairo Tour: A deeper dive into Cairo's cultural wonders: the Egyptian Museum and the churches of Old Cairo.
4 Day 4 - Alexandria Day Tour: Travel by private air-conditioned car to Alexandria to explore its Greco-Roman and Islamic heritage.
5 Day 5 - Fly to Sharm El Sheikh: Transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Sharm El Sheikh, the jewel of the Red Sea, and check into your all-inclusive resort.
6 Day 6 - Snorkeling Adventure: An exciting snorkeling excursion to explore Sharm El Sheikh's coral reefs and marine life, or simply relax under the sun.
7 Day 7 - Desert Safari & Bedouin Experience: A quad-bike ride through golden sands, a camel ride, a visit to a Bedouin village, a traditional BBQ dinner and sunset over the mountains.
8 Day 8 - Fly Back to Cairo: A free morning at your resort before your flight back to Cairo, with the evening free to relax or explore.
9 Day 9 - Departure: After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.

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Why Choose This Tour

Egypt's North Plus the Red Sea

This trip pairs Cairo and Alexandria - Egypt's cultural and Mediterranean side - with Sharm El Sheikh's Red Sea coast, skipping the south entirely for travelers who've already done a Nile trip.

Boutique Stay in Cairo, Real Resort in Sharm

Your Cairo nights are in a small, family-run guesthouse; your Sharm nights are a proper all-inclusive beach resort - each part of the trip suited to what it's for.