Day 1 Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen – Sharm El Sheikh
We’ll meet at the International Departures Terminal at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport approximately 3 hours before the flight. After checking in our luggage, boarding passes, and passports, we’ll depart at 9:55 p.m. on Pegasus Flight PC636 for Sharm El Sheikh, a resort town on Egypt’s Red Sea coast famous for its beaches and turquoise waters (arrival at 11:30 p.m.).
After passport and baggage procedures, transfer to the hotel in our waiting vehicle, check-in, and rest. Overnight stay in Sharm El Sheikh (soft all-inclusive).
Day 2 Sharm El Sheikh – the sea, the sun, and optional tours
After breakfast, enjoy free time on the shores of the Red Sea and in its crystal-clear waters. Optional extra tours:
Sea Scope Marine Observation Tour ($50): On a specially designed boat featuring a large glass observation area below the waterline, we observe the Red Sea’s colorful coral reefs, tropical fish, and marine life without getting wet.
ATV Desert Safari ($50): An adventure through the golden sand dunes and mountain landscapes of the Sinai Desert on four-wheeled ATVs, featuring photo stops and an introduction to Bedouin culture.
Sharm El Sheikh Yacht Tour ($70): A yacht cruise on the turquoise waters of the Red Sea; swimming and snorkeling stops in coves with coral reefs. Overnight stay in Sharm El Sheikh.
Day 3 Sharm El Sheikh – (Pyramids of Cairo) – (Petra)
After breakfast, free time. Optional extra tours:
Cairo Pyramids Tour (by bus: adults $135 / ages 3–12 $95; by plane: adults $330 / children $300): We arrive in Cairo early in the morning by bus or domestic flight. In Giza, one of the world’s most significant archaeological sites, we visit the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, as well as the Great Sphinx of Giza—a lion’s body with a human head; our guide will provide information about the history, traditions, and architecture of the Pharaonic era. Return to the hotel in the evening.
Petra Tour with Lunch (adults $350 / ages 3–12 $300): We depart early in the morning, cross the Gulf of Aqaba by ferry, and arrive in Jordan. In Petra—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, carved into the rocks by the Nabataeans—we walk through the narrow Siq Canyon to reach the iconic El-Hazne (Treasury); we explore the facades carved into the pink and red rocks and the ancient tombs. After lunch, we return to Sharm El Sheikh. Overnight stay in Sharm El Sheikh.
Day 4 Sharm El Sheikh – (Lost Islands) – (Dahab: ATV & camel safari)
After breakfast, free time. Optional extra tours:
Lost Islands Tour (adults $115 / ages 3–12 $85): Spend a day immersed in nature in the hidden corners of the Red Sea, with its turquoise waters, natural formations, and coastal scenery; enjoy the sea, the sun, and photo stops.
Dahab Tour with Lunch, ATV, and Camel Safari (adults $350 / ages 3–12 $300): A journey to Dahab, one of the most stunning coastal towns on the Sinai Peninsula; an ATV safari through sand dunes and mountains, followed by a traditional camel safari and lunch in Dahab’s authentic atmosphere. Return to the hotel in the evening; overnight stay in Sharm El Sheikh.
Day 5 Sharm El Sheikh – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen
After checking out of the hotel at midnight, transfer to Sharm El Sheikh Airport at the time specified by our guide. After completing baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we’ll depart for Istanbul at 4:15 a.m. on Flight PC569; arrival at Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 8:00 a.m., marking the end of our tour.
