Cairo & Sharm El Sheikh Tour from Istanbul - From the Pyramids to the Red Sea - 5 Nights with AJET Airlines
About Cairo & Sharm El Sheikh Tour from Istanbul - From the Pyramids to the Red Sea - 5 Nights with AJET Airlines
This package tour from Istanbul runs for 5 Nights 7 Days with AJET flights and covers the Sharm El Sheikh and Cairo route. Sharm El Sheikh is a resort area on the Red Sea coast in the southern part of the Sinai Peninsula, known for its coral reefs and diving spots. Accommodation is planned for 3 nights All Inclusive in Sharm El Sheikh and 2 nights Bed & Breakfast in Cairo. The tour departs on 8 February 2027, 8 June 2027 and 8 October 2027; each departure lasts 5 nights. Prices start at €1.060 per person and vary depending on the hotel selected. The price for children aged 2–11 starts at €649, and for infants aged 0–1 at €99. On day 1, you arrive in Cairo by air from Istanbul and check in to the hotel. Days 2–3 are free time in Sharm El Sheikh. On day 4, you travel by air from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo, and days 5–6 are free time in Cairo. On free days, you can join optional excursions or stay at the hotel. On day 7, you check out of the hotel and return to Istanbul. You can choose your hotel when booking: 4-star hotels (Bed & Breakfast, no price difference) or 4–5-star hotels (Bed & Breakfast, +€50 per person). A €200 supplement applies for anyone wishing to stay in a single room. The price includes round-trip economy-class airfare (with a 20 kg baggage allowance), airport taxes, 3 nights All Inclusive accommodation in Sharm El Sheikh and 2 nights Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Cairo, airport–hotel–airport transfers, an intercity transfer, a panoramic city tour, Turkish-speaking assistance and mandatory package tour liability insurance. The Egypt visa, international departure fee, optional excursions listed in the itinerary, personal expenses, and the local service fee and tips (50 eur, payable to the guide) are not included. The full list of inclusions and exclusions is provided in the “Included in the Price” and “Not Included in the Price” sections on the page. Optional excursions can be purchased on site: Sea Observation Tour (50 USD), Ras Mohamed Boat Tour (60 USD), Sharm El Sheikh City Tour with Dinner (35 USD), dinner cruise on the Nile (75 USD), Giza Pyramids and Cairo Museum tour (with lunch) (115 USD) and Alexandria tour (with lunch) (110 USD).
Departure Dates
8 - 14 February 2027 — €1.060 (≈₺60.500)
8 - 14 June 2027 — €1.060 (≈₺60.500)
8 - 14 October 2027 — €1.060 (≈₺60.500)
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Istanbul – Sharm El Sheikh – Cairo
Meeting point: in front of the AJET counter at the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, at 11:10. After departure procedures, fly to Sharm El Sheikh on AJET flight VF257 (departure 14:10). Arrival (local time) at 15:50, followed by a transfer to the hotel. Check in and settle into the rooms. The guide will provide information about tours and activities you can join in Sharm El Sheikh. For the rest of the day, you can enjoy the hotel's facilities and the sea. Sharm El Sheikh — a resort area in the south of the Sinai Peninsula, known for its coral reefs and beaches. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2 — Sharm El Sheikh
Enjoy a full free day in Sharm El Sheikh; your All Inclusive stay at the hotel continues. Optional paid excursions available today: Sea Observation Tour (adults 50 USD, children 30 USD); Sharm El Sheikh City Tour with Dinner (adults 35 USD; no child discount).
Day 3 — Sharm El Sheikh
Your second free day in Sharm El Sheikh; your All Inclusive stay at the hotel continues. If you couldn't join the excursion the previous day, today's option is a Ras Mohammed Boat Tour (adult 60 USD, child 40 USD). In the evening, the Naama Bay promenade and Soho Square are the liveliest spots, with restaurants and cafés.
Day 4 — Sharm El Sheikh – Cairo
After breakfast and checkout at the hotel, transfer to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. Flight to Cairo on Air Cairo flight SM5 (departure 12:20). Arrival at 13:20, followed by a panoramic city tour. The route includes Cairo Citadel, Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha, Sultan Hassan Complex, Imam Shafi Mosque, Sadat’s Tomb, Al-Azhar Mosque, Museum of Islamic History, Cairo Tower, Khan el-Khalili Market and Tahrir Square. After the city tour, transfer to the hotel and enjoy free time. Cairo — The capital of Egypt, explored for its pyramids, museums and historic bazaar. Cairo Citadel — Built by Saladin, the citadel overlooks the city and houses several museums. Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha — Located inside the citadel, the mosque is known for its marble cladding and Ottoman-style domes.
Day 5 — Cairo
Free time in Cairo after breakfast; Bed & Breakfast accommodation continues at your hotel. Optional paid excursions available for this day: dinner cruise on the Nile (adult 75 USD, child 55 USD); Giza Pyramids and Cairo Museum tour (with lunch) (adult 115 USD, child 85 USD); Alexandria tour (with lunch) (adult 110 USD, child 70 USD). Giza Pyramids — The pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinos, along with the Sphinx, are the only surviving Wonder of the World from the 3rd millennium BC. Cairo Museum — The museum in Tahrir Square houses tens of thousands of ancient artifacts, including the treasures of Tutankhamun. Dinner cruise on the Nile — Evening cruises combine dinner with local performances. During free time, Khan el-Khalili bazaar and the area around Al-Azhar can be explored on foot.
Day 6 — Cairo
After breakfast, enjoy free time and check out of your rooms. Hotel check-out and key return time is 12:00. Those who wish can join paid optional excursions. Transfer to the airport at the time advised by your guide.
Day 7 — Cairo – Istanbul
After ticket and customs procedures, return flight on AJET flight VF248 (departure 02:40). Arrival time 04:55.
Round-trip Economy Class Flight Tickets with AJET Airlines: Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport – Sharm El Sheikh / Cairo – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (20 kg Baggage Allowance)
Domestic flight between Sharm El Sheikh Airport and Cairo International Airport with Air Cairo Airlines
Airport taxes
3 nights all-inclusive accommodation in Sharm El Sheikh at the selected hotel
2 nights bed & breakfast accommodation in Cairo
Airport/hotel/airport transfers
Cairo panoramic city tour
Intercity transfer
Turkish-speaking assistance service
Compulsory Travel Insurance (Professional liability insurance issued pursuant to Law No. 1618.)
What’s Not Included
International departure fee
Optional excursions specified in the tour program
Personal expenses
Egypt visa (No visa is required for green passport holders. Guests who require a visa can obtain a visa on arrival at the border for $30.)
After your Istanbul-Cairo flight, you must obtain an Egypt Visa for 30 USD before going through passport control.
An amount of 50 EUR, covering city and tourist taxes, local service charges, and mandatory tips for the captain and guide, will be collected by the guide during the tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days does the Sharm El Sheikh & Cairo tour from Istanbul take?
The tour is 5 nights and 7 days. Accommodation is provided as 3 nights in Sharm El Sheikh and 2 nights in Cairo.
What is included in the tour price?
The price includes round-trip economy-class airfare (with a 20 kg baggage allowance), airport taxes, 3 nights’ All Inclusive accommodation in Sharm El Sheikh and 2 nights’ Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Cairo, airport-hotel-airport transfers, intercity transfer, a panoramic city tour, Turkish-speaking assistance and mandatory package tour liability insurance. All included items are listed in the “What’s Included” section on the page.
What is not included in the tour price?
The Egypt visa, international departure fee, optional excursions listed in the itinerary, personal expenses, local service fee, and tips (50 eur, payable to the guide) are not included in the price. The 50 EUR amount, which covers city and tourist taxes, local service fees, and mandatory tips for the captain and guide, will be collected by the guide during the tour.
Is a visa required for the Egypt tour?
As the itinerary goes beyond the Sinai Peninsula, an Egyptian tourist visa is required; the visa is obtained at the airport before passport control (30 USD). Green (special) passport holders do not need a visa. The visa fee is not included in the tour price.
Which hotels are used for accommodation, can I choose the hotel?
You can specify your hotel preference on WhatsApp when making your reservation: 4-star hotels (Bed & Breakfast, no price difference) or 4–5-star hotels (Bed & Breakfast, +€50 per person). A €200 supplement applies for single occupancy.
Are meals included in the price?
Accommodation is for 3 nights in Sharm El Sheikh on an All Inclusive basis and 2 nights in Cairo on a Bed & Breakfast basis. Meals and drinks specified by the hotel are included at All Inclusive hotels. Bed & Breakfast accommodation includes breakfast only; other meals are at your own expense.
Which airline are the flights with, and what are the flight times?
Flights are operated by AJET. Outbound: flight VF257, 14:10 SAW – 16:50 SSH; Return: flight VF248, 02:40 CAI – 04:55 SAW. Flight times may be changed by the airline; confirmed times will be shared in the pre-tour information.
Are there child and infant rates?
Prices start from €649 for children aged 2–11, and €99 for infants aged 0–1. Guests aged 12 and over are subject to the adult rate.
On which dates are departures available?
The tour departs on February 8, 2027, June 8, 2027, and October 8, 2027, and lasts 5 nights.
What are the optional excursions, and how much do they cost?
Excursions not included in the program are optional and can be purchased locally: Sea Watching Tour (50 USD, child 30 USD), Ras Mohammed Boat Tour (60 USD, child 40 USD), Sharm El Sheikh City Tour with Dinner (35 USD), Nile Dinner Cruise (75 USD, child 55 USD), Giza Pyramids and Cairo Museum Tour with lunch (115 USD, child 85 USD), and Alexandria Tour with lunch (110 USD, child 70 USD). Optional excursion fees are not included in the tour price.