Egypt: Cairo, Saint Catherine and Sharm El Sheikh, tour including beach holiday
Discover the other corners of Egypt and end with a relaxing stay in Sharm El Sheikh
Join us on a trip where, as well as exploring the country's sprawling capital, Cairo, you will discover other impressive places such as Saint Catherine, highlighted by its famous monastery, a sacred place where it is believed that Moses saw the burning bush from the wellknown passage from the Bible, and Mount Sinai, known for being the place where Moses received the ten commandments. To round it all off, Sharm El Sheikh offers diving enthusiasts a paradise in a setting of unrivalled natural beauty. Come on, you can't miss it!
Departures: from January 2021 till December 2021
Destinations:
Cairo, Saint Catherine and Sharm El Sheikh.
Categories:
Exotic and Archaeological.
Day 1: City of origin Cairo
Departure with destination Cairo. Arrival, transfer to hotel and overnight stay.
Day 2: Cairo
Breakfast. Morning spent at the Pyramids of Khafre, Giza and Menkaure (inside tour not included), the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Khafre. In the afternoon, time at leisure or optional visits (not included). Overnight stay.
Day 3: Cairo
Breakfast. Full day visiting Cairo. Our first stop will be the Citadel of Saladino, a huge medieval fortress that has become Cairo's best known non pharaonic monument. Inside the fort we will enter the Mosque of Mohamed Ali also known as the Alabaster Mosque. We will continue to the famous Khan ElKhalili market. Lunch. In the afternoon, we will continue with visits to the Egyptian Museum, the Coptic neighbourhood, the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue and the Church of San Sergio, where the Holy Family was hidden during their flight to Egypt. Overnight stay.
Day 4: Cairo
Breakfast. Time at your leisure with the possibility of optional visits (not included). Overnight stay.
Day 5: Cairo Saint Catherine
Breakfast. Departure by road to Saint Catherine, passing through the Ahmed Hamdy tunnel, located below the Suez Canal. En route we can see part of the fortifications of the famous BarLev defense line, as well as some oases. Arrival in Saint Catherine, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Saint Catherine Sharm El Sheikh
Early departure to Mount Sinai, where it is said that Moses received the ten commandments. Arrival, climb the mountain to enjoy the sunrise. Then,
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Early departure to Mount Sinai, where it is said that Moses received the ten commandments. Arrival, climb the mountain to enjoy the sunrise. Then, descend and visit the Saint Catherine monastery. At the end of the visit, transfer to the Saint Catherine hotel and breakfast. After breakfast, departure by road to Sharm El Sheikh. Arrival, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7: Sharm El Sheikh
Allinclusive accommodation at hotel. Time at your leisure with the possibility of optional visits (not included). Overnight stay.
Day 8: Sharm El Sheikh
Allinclusive accommodation at hotel. Time at your leisure with the possibility of optional visits (not included). Overnight stay.
Day 9: Sharm El Sheikh City of origin
Breakfast. Transfer to airport. Flight with destination the city of origin. Arrival. End of the trip and our services.
Services included in the trip
Return flight. Accommodation in selected hotels or similar category. Transfers as per itinerary with Englishspeaking assistance. Visits in a guided tour that are detailed in the program and not considered as optional. Englishspeaking local guides. Meal board as per itinerary. Insolvency protection.
Services NOT included
Service fee (this is a binding part of the trip, MANDATORY payment upon arrival): 145 euros per person. General Tips (compulsory payment on arrival): 45 euros approx. per person. Any other service not previously mentioned as included.
Important remarks
Egypt is a Muslim country and the month of Ramadan is of major significance to its residents. During Ramadan, entertainment and alcohol will be restricted in most of the country. The sale of alcohol will be restricted in many places, although some establishments will offer alcohol for sale to tourists. During this period, local businesses may also have shorter opening hours.. The tours include cultural stops at local workshops so you can learn about the production of traditional crafts.. Mandatory payments and optional excursions are payable in cash once in Egypt.. Triple rooms in Africa are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.. Please check which documents are required to enter the country.. The different options we offer apply to the selected hotels in Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh, as everyone will stay at the same hotel in Saint Catherine, regardless of the hotels chosen in Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh.. Mandatory payments at destination (service fees and/or general tips) must be paid in cash.. The order of the itinerary may be altered for logistical reasons, without prior notice, but no scheduled trips will be cancelled (except in the case that adverse weather conditions prevent its realisation).. A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for checkin at hotels.. Prices are calculated based on admission fees to the sights as of the date of publication. If there is an increase in these prices, you will be promptly informed.. If you are a person with reduced mobility, please contact us to confirm the suitability of the trip..
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