Egypt Icons: Special Semester Break Tour to Sharm, Cairo, and Alexandria with Turkish Airlines (January 24-31)

Day 1 Istanbul – Sharm El Sheikh

Meeting at Turkish Airlines counter in front of the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul New Airport on January 23rd at 23:00. After baggage and ticket procedures, we depart via Turkish Airlines scheduled flight TK698 at 02:15 to the exotic holiday destination of Egypt, Sharm El Sheikh. Upon arrival at local time 04:05, we proceed to our hotel. Free time until check-in time at the hotel. Overnight at our Sharm hotel.

Day 2 Sharm

After breakfast at the hotel, free time. We join the Sharm City Tour and Desert ATV/BUGGY Safari & Bedouin Night Under the Stars tours. After the tours, transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at our Sharm hotel.

Extra Tour: Sharm City Tour (Adult $30 / Child $20 per person)

In the afternoon tour, we will visit mosques, churches, the Old Souq, and Naama Bay.

Extra Tour: Desert ATV/Buggy Safari & Bedouin Night Under the Stars Tour

(ATV Single Vehicle Adult $50 per vehicle)

(ATV Two-Person Vehicle Adult $70 per vehicle)

(Buggy Two-Person Vehicle Adult $85 per vehicle)

(Buggy Four-Person Vehicle Adult $125 per vehicle)

A unique experience for adventure and adrenaline lovers. Following our professional team leaders who know the desert inside out, an unforgettable journey awaits you in the vast expanse of the desert. A visit to a Bedouin camp in the desert and mint tea served at the camp are included in the price. After this part of the tour, as the second stage of the day, we reach the Bedouin camp area where we will spend the evening under the stars with our ATVs and Buggies. In the Sinai desert, enjoy a day you won't forget with Bedouin tea and a traditional Bedouin dinner. At the end of the Bedouin night, we return to the meeting point again with our ATVs and BUGGIES, and transfers to hotels will be made by buses.

Day 3 Sharm El Sheikh

You can enjoy the sea, sand, and sun all day at our hotel with full board concept. After breakfast, guests who wish may join the Ras Mohammed Full Day Boat Trip with Lunch. After the tours, transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at our Sharm hotel. 

Extra Tour: Ras Mohammad Full Day Boat Trip with Lunch (Adult $75 / Child $55 per person)

(With Diving: Adult $90)

Ras Mohamed National Park, facing the Suez Canal to the west and the Gulf of Aqaba to the east, is one of the most beautiful places in the Red Sea. With its mangrove trees, salt lakes, pristine beaches, natural desert landscape, and incredible underwater life, it is one of the must-visit places for those traveling to Egypt. On our full-day boat trip with lunch, you will be able to fully enjoy all the beauties of Ras Mohamed. Non-alcoholic limited beverages will be served on our boat. Guests who wish can perform scuba diving upon prior notice to our guide.

Day 4 Sharm El Sheikh

After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests can enjoy the sea, sand, and sun all day. Guests who wish may join the SeaScope Semi-Submarine Tour. After the tours, transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at our Sharm hotel.

Extra Tour: SeaScope Semi-Submarine Tour (Adult $65 / Child $45 per person)

Sitting in the glass section of our boat below water, you can experience the world-famous underwater world of the Red Sea, which looks like an aquarium, and take magnificent photos. Upon completion of the tour, transfer to the hotel.

Day 5 Sharm El Sheikh – Cairo

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo via our private bus. After approximately 500 km journey, upon arrival in Cairo, transfer to our hotel. In the evening, guests who wish may join our Nile Dinner Cruise. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our Cairo hotel.

Extra Tour: Nile Dinner Cruise (Per person $130)

On our boat tour on the Nile River, we will have dinner accompanied by live music and enjoy the lights and night views of Cairo. Transfer from the hotel to the boat, dinner, live music, and belly dancer show are included in the price. Drinks consumed during the meal are extra.

Day 6 Cairo

After breakfast at the hotel, free time all day. For interested guests, we join the Cairo Museum & Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Tour with Lunch. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our Cairo hotel.

Extra Tour: Cairo Museum & Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Tour with Lunch (Per person $130)

First, we see the Great Pyramid of Khufu, a defining symbol of Egypt and the last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It is the oldest and largest of the three monumental pyramids located in the ancient "Giza Necropolis" surrounding Giza, now part of Egypt's capital, Cairo. Then we see the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, and the Sphinx, a statue with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh, which is a temple among the paws located in the Giza pyramid complex. Then we have lunch. We visit the Cairo Museum, which houses the most magnificent collection of Ancient Egypt and is one of the most important museums in the world.

Day 7 Cairo – Alexandria

After early breakfast, we check out of our rooms with all guests. Transfer to Alexandria via our private bus. After approximately 3 hours of travel, we arrive in Alexandria. Upon arrival in Alexandria, free time for all guests. During the free time, guests who wish may join the Alexandria Masterpieces - Underground Museum, Qaitbay Citadel, Pompey Pillars Tour. After the free time spent in Alexandria, transfer to the airport. 

Extra Tour: Alexandria Masterpieces - Underground Museum, Qaitbay Citadel, Pompey Pillars Tour (Per person $100)

In this tour, our first stop is the Alexandria Catacombs (Kom el Shoqafa). These enchanting underground tombs dating back to the Roman period are filled with impressive architectural details reflecting the fusion of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman cultures of that era. Descending spiral staircases to explore the catacombs, you will feel the mysterious atmosphere of thousands of years of history. After the Alexandria Underground Museum, our next stop is the Pompey Pillar, one of the symbols of the city. This granite pillar, approximately 30 meters high, was built in honor of Roman Emperor Diocletian. Along with the ruins of the nearby Serapeum Temple, it sheds light on the grandeur of ancient Alexandria.

We also take a short photo break here before moving to the final and impressive stop of our tour, the Qaitbay Citadel. Built in the 15th century by Mamluk Sultan Qaitbay, this castle stands on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria. From the castle walls, you can admire the unique view of the Mediterranean Sea and feel why this point has been a strategic center for sailors throughout history.

Day 8 Alexandria – Istanbul

After ticket, baggage, and flight procedures, we depart for Istanbul at 03:35 via Turkish Airlines scheduled flight TK697. After a comfortable and relaxing flight, we arrive at Istanbul Airport at 06:55, concluding our tour. We look forward to seeing you on our next tour.

Hotels for accommodation:

4* Hotels Category

4* Sharm Bride Hotel Vb. 4 Nights All-Inclusive Board

4* Pyramids Oasis Hotel Cairo Vb. 2 Nights Room & Breakfast

4* and 5* Hotels Category

5* Dreams Beach Hotel Vb. 4 Nights All-Inclusive Board

4* Pyramids Oasis Hotel Cairo Vb. 2 Nights Room & Breakfast