Sonata Travel Home Page

Red Sea Safari

8 days / 7 nights

Day 1: Arrival

Upon arrival in Cairo our representative who will assist you through passport control formalities, luggage identification & portage will greet you. Transfer from the airport via private A/C car or mini-bus to your hotel for check in and overnight.

Day 2: Pyramids & Museum

Following breakfast, check out of hotel. The day starts with a guided tour in Giza to visit the legendary majestic Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerionos to view these spectacular man-made monuments. Afterwards a tour of the great Sphinx; guarding the Royal Burial Chambers and temple of Cheops.

Following is a visit to the Egyptian Museum which is considered to be the most ancient museum in the world, you will have a guided tour inside to watch the golden treasure of Tut-Ankh-Amun & a great gallery of statues & portraits….etc

At the end of the day you will be transferred back to your hotel & overnight

Day 3: Islamic & Coptic Cairo

Your guide for the day will pick you up and begin your guided tour in Coptic Cairo home of some of the oldest Christian churches in the world and retrace the steps where Mary and Joseph walked thousands of years ago. We will visit the Hanging Church, also known as El Muallaqa that was dedicated to the Virgin Mary and it was believed to have been built at the end of the 3rd century. Built on the outer wall you will see the Greek Church of St. George.

Our next stop is in Islamic Cairo - we start at the Citadel fortress with a visit to the Mohammed Ali Mosque (the alabaster mosque). The Citadel that was built by Salah-El-Din in the 12th Century and was the seat of power for the following 700 years. On the premises is the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali, one of the landmarks of Cairo whose minaret can be seen from any part of the city. The Mohammed Ali mosque was built in Turkish style, very similar to the Blue Mosque in Turkey.

Next on our agenda is a visit to the Khan El Khalili Bazaars that date back to 1382. Shops in this district are legendary for fine brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques and more! Everything for sale in these shops is negotiable - be prepared to bargain for goods in this exciting maze of shops!

At the end of the day you will be transferred back to your hotel & overnight.

Day 4/5: Sharm El-Sheikh

Following breakfast & check out of the hotel, you will be transferred by private A/C car to take the Super Jet which will drive you to Sharm El-Sheikh to check in your hotel in there.

Then, The rest of the days will be free to practice any of your activities on the beach such as swimming, snorkeling or diving.

At the end of the day you will overnight in your hotel in Sharm El-Sheikh

Day 6: St. Catherine

Following breakfast & check out of the hotel, you will be transferred by private A/C car to St.Catherine to check in your hotel in there & overnight.

Day 7: Mount Sinai & Cairo

Following early breakfast & check out of the hotel, your day will start with a climb on Mount Sinai at Jebel Muse - 2,285 meters to attend the sun rise. Then a visit the Monastery (if open).

After that you will be transferred by private A/C car back to Cairo to check in your hotel & overnight.

Day 8: Departure

Following breakfast & check out of the hotel, you will be transferred to the airport for the final formalities.

End of service.

Includes

1. Airport arrival/departure assistance & transfers

2. 04 nights in Cairo {Bed & Breakfast}

3. 02 nights in Sharm El-Sheikh {Breakfast & Dinner}

4. 01 night in St.Catherine {Breakfast & Dinner}

5. Licensed Egyptologist escort/guide

6. All entrance fees for tours & local taxes

7. All transfers per program in A/C cars

Accommodation

Hotels in Cairo for 04 nights on Bed & Breakfast basis:

Indiana Hotel or as similar as 3*-star hotel
Delta Kaoud Hotel or as similar as 4-star hotel
Solymar Hotel or as similar as 5*-star hotel

Hotels in Sharm El-Sheikh for 02 nights on Breakfast & Dinner basis:

Creative Hotel or as similar as 3*-star hotel
Mexicana Hotel or as similar as 4-star hotel
Falcon Hotel or as similar as 5*-star hotel

Hotels in St.Catherine for 01 night on Bed & Breakfast basis:

Daniela Hotel or as similar as 4-star hotel

Excludes

1. International & domestic flights

2. Tourist VISA.

3. Any meals & drinks not mentioned

4. Any item or service not mentioned

5. Any Free Activities.

6. Tips for drivers & guides.