Egypt beach resort sea view

8-Day Cairo & Sharm El Sheikh: Culture & Red Sea

Duration
8 Days / 7 Nights
Route
Cairo · Sharm El Sheikh (Sinai & Red Sea)
Style
Private Cairo Tours · All-Inclusive Red Sea Stay
Schedule
Daily departures · private

Overview

This 8-day Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh tour balances Egypt’s essential cultural sights with four relaxing nights beside the Red Sea. Spend three nights in Cairo exploring the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, Coptic Cairo and Khan El Khalili before flying to Sharm El Sheikh.

Your Cairo sightseeing is private, with your own certified Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned transportation. In Sharm El Sheikh, enjoy an all-inclusive resort stay, an included group snorkeling trip to Ras Mohammed National Park and two free days to relax or add an optional Sinai adventure.

It is designed for travellers who want to experience Egypt’s history without spending the entire holiday moving between monuments.

Highlights

The Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum
The Citadel, Coptic Cairo and Khan El Khalili
Four nights at an all-inclusive Red Sea resort
Group snorkeling trip to Ras Mohammed National Park
Two free days with an optional Mount Sinai sunrise hike

Itinerary

1Day 1: Arrive in Cairo
A Nile Empire representative will be waiting outside the arrivals hall at Cairo International Airport, holding a sign with your name and the company name. You will be transferred privately in an air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel, with assistance provided for a smooth check-in. The remainder of the day is free to rest after your journey. Overnight in Cairo.
2Day 2: Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum
After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist guide and travel to the Giza Plateau. Explore the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, the panoramic viewpoint and the Great Sphinx. Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, where the galleries present Egypt’s ancient history and the treasures of Tutankhamun. Return privately to your hotel after the tour. Overnight in Cairo.
🍽️ Meals Included Breakfast
3Day 3: The Citadel, Coptic Cairo and Khan El Khalili
Begin with the Citadel of Saladin and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, overlooking Cairo from its historic hilltop position. Continue to Coptic Cairo to visit its ancient churches, including the Hanging Church and the Church of St Sergius. Finish in Islamic Cairo at Khan El Khalili, where traditional shops, historic streets and cafés create one of the city’s most atmospheric districts. Overnight in Cairo.
🍽️ Meals Included Breakfast
4Day 4: Fly to Sharm El Sheikh
After breakfast, transfer privately to Cairo International Airport for your domestic flight to Sharm El Sheikh. A representative will meet you upon arrival and transfer you to your Red Sea resort. Check in and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Your all-inclusive stay begins according to the resort’s check-in and meal schedule. Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.
🍽️ Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
5Day 5: Ras Mohammed National Park Snorkeling Trip
Join a group boat trip to Ras Mohammed National Park, one of the Red Sea’s best-known marine reserves. Enjoy scheduled snorkeling stops among coral reefs and colourful marine life, with snorkeling equipment and lunch provided onboard. Return to your resort during the afternoon and spend the evening at leisure. Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.
🍽️ Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
6Day 6: Free Day on the Red Sea
Enjoy a completely free day at your resort. Relax beside the pool, spend time on the beach or make use of the facilities included in your all-inclusive stay. Optional water activities and excursions can be arranged separately.
🍽️ Meals Included Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner
7Day 7: Final Day at Leisure
Your final full day is reserved for relaxation in Sharm El Sheikh. Enjoy the beach and resort at your own pace or add an optional Sinai excursion. The optional excursion normally departs late on Day 6 for the journey to Mount Sinai, followed by a pre-dawn hike and a visit to St Catherine’s Monastery, subject to its opening schedule. Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh.
🍽️ Meals Included Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner
Optional Excursion Mount Sinai Sunrise Hike and St Catherine’s Monastery
8Day 8: Fly to Cairo and Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, continue to the appropriate departure terminal for your international flight. The domestic flight will be arranged around a suitably timed onward departure. Early international flights may require an adjusted schedule or an additional night in Cairo.
🍽️ Meals Included Breakfast

Cairo Culture and Sharm Relaxation

FeatureCairoSharm El Sheikh
Nights3 nights4 nights
Main focusHistory and privately guided sightseeingRas Mohammed, beach and resort
Tour formatPrivate sightseeing with an EgyptologistGroup snorkeling trip and free resort days
PaceTwo complete sightseeing daysOne activity day and two free days

What’s Included

Included

  • All airport pickups and drop-offs required for the trip
  • Three nights in a 4-star Cairo hotel on a bed-and-breakfast basis
  • Four nights in a 4-star Sharm El Sheikh resort on an all-inclusive basis
  • Private guided Cairo sightseeing with an Egyptologist
  • Domestic flights from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh and Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo
  • Private air-conditioned transportation for all scheduled transfers
  • Private Cairo sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Certified English-speaking Egyptologist guide during Cairo sightseeing
  • Group snorkeling boat trip to Ras Mohammed National Park
  • Snorkeling equipment and lunch during the Ras Mohammed trip
  • Main entrance fees for the included Cairo sightseeing
  • One bottle of water per person during each sightseeing day
  • All taxes and service charges

Not Included

  • International flights to and from Egypt
  • Egypt entry visa
  • Entry inside the Great Pyramid and any specially priced tickets
  • Mount Sinai, St Catherine’s Monastery and other optional excursions
  • Diving, water sports and activities not listed as included
  • Meals and drinks outside the stated hotel and excursion meal plans
  • Personal expenses and travel insurance
  • Gratuities for guides, drivers, representatives and boat crew
Pricing Information

Prices are shown in US dollars per person. Seasonal supplements may apply during Christmas, New Year and Easter unless a specific seasonal price is displayed.

Children’s Policy
0-5.99 years
Free of charge
6-11.99 years
Pay 50% of tour price
12+ years
Pay full tour price as per adult person

Note: Child rates apply to children travelling with their parents. Where accommodation is included, a maximum of one child per room applies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sharm El Sheikh good for families?
Very. The bays are calm and sheltered, the snorkeling is easy, and a glass-bottom boat lets children and non-swimmers see the reef. Resorts are geared to families with pools, kids’ clubs and shallow beaches.
How do we get from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh?
On an included domestic flight of about one hour. We handle the airport transfers at both ends, so you simply check in and relax.
Can we add Mount Sinai and St Catherine’s Monastery?
Yes. It is a popular optional excursion: a pre-dawn climb of Mount Sinai for sunrise followed by St Catherine’s Monastery. We arrange transport and a local guide on request.
Is this primarily a cultural tour or a beach holiday?
It is deliberately balanced between both. The package includes three nights in Cairo with two complete private sightseeing days, followed by four nights in Sharm El Sheikh with one included snorkeling trip and two free days for relaxation.
When is the best time to visit Sharm El Sheikh?
It is a year-round destination. March to May and September to November are ideal; summers are hot but the water is superb, and winters are mild and sunny on the coast.
Can I fly home immediately after returning to Cairo?
Yes, provided your international flight departs late enough to allow a safe connection. We arrange the Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo flight around your onward departure. An early international flight may require returning to Cairo on Day 7 or adding another night.

Why Book With Nile Empire

Local experts

An Egypt-based team that lives and breathes these journeys.

Private & tailor-made

Every trip built around your dates, pace, and budget.

Certified Egyptologists

Your own private guide at every temple and tomb.

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