Egypt in 6 Days
Pyramids, Alexandria & Sacred Sinai
Day 1: Welcome to Cairo – The Adventure Begins!
Highlights:
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Arrival in the Land of Pharaohs
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Touch down in Cairo, where ancient wonders meet modern energy. After a smooth transfer to your hotel, relax and prepare for an unforgettable journey through history.
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Overnight: Cairo
Day 2: Ancient Wonders – Pyramids & Sphinx
Highlights:
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Memphis: Walk through Egypt’s first capital, home to colossal statues of Ramses II.
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Sakkara: Explore the Step Pyramid, the world’s oldest stone monument.
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Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx: Stand before the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World.
Included: Lunch at a local restaurant
Overnight: Cairo
Day 3: Alexandria – Pearl of the Mediterranean
Highlights:
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Qaitbay Citadel: A 15th-century fortress overlooking the sea.
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Bibliotheca Alexandrina: A modern tribute to the ancient Library of Alexandria.
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Roman Theater & Catacombs: Underground tombs blending Egyptian and Greco-Roman art.
Included: Fresh seafood lunch with Mediterranean views
Overnight: Cairo
Day 4: Cairo’s Treasures – Museums & Bazaars
Highlights:
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Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM): Discover Tutankhamun’s golden mask and ancient relics.
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National Museum of Egyptian Civilization: See the royal mummies in their new home.
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Khan El Khalili Bazaar: Bargain for spices, jewelry, and souvenirs in this vibrant maze.
Included: Lunch at a traditional Egyptian restaurant
Overnight: Cairo
Day 5: Journey to St. Catherine – Desert & Mountains
Highlights: Scenic drive through the Sinai Peninsula
Wind through rugged desert landscapes en route to St. Catherine, a sacred site at the foot of Mount Sinai.
Included: Lunch on the way
Overnight: St. Catherine
Day 6: Sunrise on Mount Sinai & Sacred Monastery
Highlights:
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Optional Sunrise Climb: Hike Mount Sinai (2-3 hours) for a breathtaking dawn view.
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St. Catherine’s Monastery: One of the world’s oldest working Christian monasteries.
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Burning Bush & Moses’ Well: Biblical sites where Moses is said to have heard God’s call.
Included: Breakfast before departure
Final Transfer: To Taba border for your onward journey.
