7-Day Cairo, Sharm El-Sheikh & Mount Sinai: Ancient Wonders to Red Sea Splendor

▸ Great Pyramids of Giza: The last remaining wonder of the ancient world — three iconic royal tombs rising from the Giza Plateau, built over 4,500 years ago. The Great Pyramid of Cheops is the tallest and most colossal structure ever built by human hands.

▸ The Great Sphinx & Valley Temple: A colossal limestone statue with the body of a lion and the face of Pharaoh Chephren. Standing guard over the Giza Plateau for millennia, the Great Sphinx is one of the most recognizable monuments on Earth.

Enjoy a panoramic camel ride around the Pyramids area — a classic Egyptian experience. Lunch at a quality local restaurant.

▸ Egyptian Museum of Antiquities: Home to over 250,000 artifacts spanning 5,000 years of ancient Egyptian civilization — including the breathtaking Tutankhamun treasure room, royal mummies, and priceless golden jewelry.

Evening: Nile dinner cruise — 1.5 hours of fine Egyptian food with traditional music, belly dancing, and spectacular views of the illuminated Cairo skyline.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

▸ Mostorod Church: The site of Jesus' miraculous water spring.

▸ Matareya Church & Virgin Mary's Tree: Where the Holy Family rested and God caused a Balsam plant to grow from Nile water.

▸ St. Mary's Church in Zeitoun: Site of the 1968 Marian apparitions witnessed by thousands.

▸ St. Sergius Church in Old Cairo: Built above the Holy Family's shelter cave.

▸ St. Mary's Monastery in Maadi: The embarkation point for the Holy Family's journey to Upper Egypt. The miraculous Nile Bible is preserved here. Felucca ride on the Nile. Lunch included during tour.

✦ Optional: Evening: Al-Tannoura Egyptian Heritage Dance Troupe at Wekalet El-Ghoury — a magnificent Sufiwhirling dervish performance in a stunning Ottoman arts center.

Drive from Cairo through the Suez Canal tunnel and into the Sinai Peninsula.

▸ Eyoun Moussa (Moses' Spring): The ancient oasis of 12 springs.

▸ Hammam Pharaoh: Coastal hot springs in the desert.

Continue driving to Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt's premier Red Sea resort. Check in and overnight.

▸ Ras Mohamed National Park: Egypt's premier marine national park at the tip of the Sinai Peninsula — where the Red Sea, Gulf of Suez, and Gulf of Aqaba meet. World-class snorkeling and diving over extraordinary coral reefs. Sail by boat to the tip of the Sinai Peninsula — where Asia meets Africa, and the Red Sea, Gulf of Suez, and Gulf of Aqaba converge. Spend the day snorkeling among extraordinary coral gardens, colorful tropical fish, and dazzling marine life. Lunch and drinks included. Snorkeling gear available to hire. Suitable for all ages and ability levels, including beginners.

▸ Church of Wadi Feiran: The oldest Christian oasis in Sinai, nestled in a dramatic palm valley. Arrive at St. Catherine. Dinner and overnight at St. Catherine hotel.

▸ Mount Moses at Dawn: The sacred mountain where, according to tradition, Moses received the Ten Commandments. At 2,285 metres, the dramatic pre-dawn climb rewards pilgrims with one of the world's most breathtaking sunrises.

▸ Monastery of St. Catherine: One of the world's oldest Christian monasteries (built 527–565 AD by Emperor Justinian), situated at the foot of Mount Sinai on the believed site of the Burning Bush. It houses irreplaceable Byzantine art and manuscripts. Picnic lunch provided for the journey from St. Catherine to the Taba border crossing into Israel.

★ Please note: The pre-dawn Mount Sinai hike is recommended for physically fit and experienced hikers only.