Cairo & Sharm El Sheikh Tour from Istanbul - From the Pyramids to the Red Sea - 6 Nights with AJET Airlines
About Cairo & Sharm El Sheikh Tour from Istanbul - From the Pyramids to the Red Sea - 6 Nights with AJET Airlines
This package tour from Istanbul runs for 6 Nights 8 Days with AJET flights and covers the Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh route. Cairo is the capital, home to the Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum. Accommodation is planned for 3 nights All Inclusive in Sharm El Sheikh and 3 nights Bed & Breakfast in Cairo. There are 3 departure dates in 2027, one every 4 months: 15 January 2027, 15 May 2027 and 15 September 2027. Prices start at €1.040 per person and vary depending on the hotel selected. The price for children aged 2–11 starts at €449, 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 Cairo. On day 4, you travel by road from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh, and days 5–7 are free time in Sharm El Sheikh. On free days, you can join optional excursions or stay at the hotel. On day 8, you check out of the hotel and return to Istanbul. You can choose your hotel when booking: 4* Azal Pyramids Hotel (Bed & Breakfast) / 4* Oriental Rivoli Hotel (All Inclusive) (no price difference), or 4* Pyramids Park Hotel (Bed & Breakfast) / 5* Aurora Oriental Resort Hotel (All Inclusive) (+€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 3 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 and personal expenses 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: dinner cruise on the Nile (75 USD), Giza Pyramids and Cairo Museum tour (with lunch) (115 USD), Sea Observation Tour (50 USD), Ras Mohamed Boat Tour (Diving Excluded) (60 USD), Sharm El Sheikh City Tour with Dinner (35 USD) and ATV Desert Safari (single vehicle 30 USD, two-person vehicle 40 USD).
Departure Dates
15 - 22 January 2027 — €1.040 (≈₺59.400)
15 - 22 May 2027 — €1.040 (≈₺59.400)
15 - 22 September 2027 — €1.040 (≈₺59.400)
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Istanbul – Cairo
Meeting point: in front of the AJET counter at the international departures terminal of Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, at 18:05. After departure procedures, you fly to Cairo on AJET flight VF247 (departure 21:05). Arrival is at 22:30 local time. Cairo, the capital of Egypt, is explored for its pyramids, museums and historic bazaar.
Day 2 — Cairo
After breakfast in Cairo, enjoy free time; your Bed & Breakfast stay at the hotel continues. Optional paid tours available today: dinner cruise on the Nile (adult 75 USD, child 55 USD). After breakfast, enjoy a panoramic city tour at the time announced by your guide. The route takes in the Citadel of Cairo, the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha, the Sultan Hasan Complex, the Imam Shafi'i Mosque, Sadat's Tomb, Al-Azhar Mosque, the Museum of Islamic History, Cairo Tower, Khan el Khalili Market and El Tahrir Square. Free time follows the city tour. Citadel of Cairo — Built by Saladin, the citadel overlooks the city and houses several museums. Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha — Located inside the citadel, this mosque is known for its marble cladding and Ottoman-style domes. Sultan Hasan Complex — A 14th-century Mamluk structure, it is one of Cairo's best-known complexes, distinguished by its monumental scale.
Day 3 — Cairo
Your second free day in Cairo; your Bed & Breakfast stay at the hotel continues. If you were unable to join the previous day, the following option is available today: Giza Pyramids and Cairo Museum Tour with Lunch (adult 115 USD, child 85 USD). The 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. The Cairo Museum — located in Tahrir Square, the museum houses tens of thousands of ancient artifacts, including the treasures of Tutankhamun. During your free time, you can explore Khan el-Khalili bazaar and the area around Al-Azhar on foot.
Day 4 — Cairo – Sharm El Sheikh
After an early breakfast and checking out of the hotel, depart by road for Sharm El Sheikh (approximately 7 hours); transfer to the hotel on arrival. Free time after check-in. 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 5 — 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 6 — Sharm El Sheikh
Your second free day in Sharm El Sheikh; your All Inclusive stay at the hotel continues. If you were unable to join an excursion the previous day, these options are available today: Ras Mohammed Boat Tour (excluding diving) (adult 60 USD, child 40 USD); ATV Desert Safari (single vehicle 30 USD, two-person vehicle 40 USD; no child discount). In the evening, the beachfront promenade at Naama Bay and Soho Square are the liveliest spots, with restaurants and cafés.
Day 7 — Sharm El Sheikh
Enjoy a day at leisure after breakfast; you can make use of the hotel's facilities. Rooms must be vacated by 12:00. (If the hotel has availability and the guide is informed in advance, the room can be used until the airport transfer for an additional charge.) Those who wish can join paid optional excursions. Transfer to the airport at the time advised by the guide.
Day 8 — Sharm El Sheikh – Istanbul
Following ticketing and customs procedures, return flight on AJet flight VF256 (departure at 03:00). Arrival (local time) at 06:40; end of the tour.
Transport Information
Outbound: AJET VF247 — 21:05 SAW Istanbul, Türkiye Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport → 22:30 CAI Cairo, Egypt Cairo Intl.
4* Azal Pyramids Hotel vb. (BB) / 4* Oriental Rivoli Hotel vb. (All Inc) — double room per person 1.040 EUR, single room 1.240 EUR, child 449 EUR, infant 99 EUR
4* Pyramids Park Hotel vb. (BB) / 5* Aurora Oriental Resort Hotel vb. (All Inc) — double room per person 1.090 EUR, single room 1.390 EUR, child 549 EUR, infant 99 EUR
Tour date: 15 - 22 May 2027
4* Azal Pyramids Hotel vb. (BB) / 4* Oriental Rivoli Hotel vb. (All Inc) — double room per person 1.040 EUR, single room 1.240 EUR, child 449 EUR, infant 99 EUR
4* Pyramids Park Hotel vb. (BB) / 5* Aurora Oriental Resort Hotel vb. (All Inc) — double room per person 1.090 EUR, single room 1.390 EUR, child 549 EUR, infant 99 EUR
Tour date: 15 - 22 September 2027
4* Azal Pyramids Hotel vb. (BB) / 4* Oriental Rivoli Hotel vb. (All Inc) — double room per person 1.040 EUR, single room 1.240 EUR, child 449 EUR, infant 99 EUR
4* Pyramids Park Hotel vb. (BB) / 5* Aurora Oriental Resort Hotel vb. (All Inc) — double room per person 1.090 EUR, single room 1.390 EUR, child 549 EUR, infant 99 EUR
Optional Excursions
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
Ras Mohammed Boat Tour (Diving Not Included) — adult 60 USD — child 40 USD
Sharm El Sheikh City Tour with Meals — adult 35 USD — No child discount
ATV Desert Safari — adult Tek kişilik araç 30 USD, iki kişilik araç 40 USD — No child discount
Places to Visit
Cairo
Sharm El Sheikh
Cairo Citadel
Mehmet Ali Pasha Mosque
Sultan Hasan Complex
Imam Shafi Mosque
Sedat's Mausoleum
Al Azhar Mosque
Museum of Islamic History
Cairo Tower
Khan el Khalili Market
Tahrir Square
What’s Included
Round-trip economy class flight tickets with AJet Airlines for Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport – Cairo / Sharm El Sheikh – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (20 kg baggage allowance)
Airport taxes
3 nights all-inclusive accommodation in Sharm El Sheikh at the selected hotel
3 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days does the Cairo & Sharm El Sheikh tour from Istanbul take?
The tour is 6 nights and 8 days. Accommodation is provided as 3 nights in Sharm El Sheikh and 3 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 3 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 inclusions are listed in the “Included in the Price” section on the page.
What is not included in the tour price?
Egypt visa, international departure fee, optional excursions specified in the program, and personal expenses are not included in the price.
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?
Please state your hotel preference when booking via WhatsApp: 4-star Azal Pyramids Hotel (Bed & Breakfast) / 4-star Oriental Rivoli Hotel (All Inclusive) (no price difference) or 4-star Pyramids Park Hotel (Bed & Breakfast) / 5-star Aurora Oriental Resort Hotel (All Inclusive) (+€50 per person). A €200 supplement applies for single occupancy.
Are meals included in the price?
Stay for 3 nights in Sharm El Sheikh on an All Inclusive basis and for 3 nights in Cairo on a Bed & Breakfast basis. Meals and drinks selected by the hotel are included at All Inclusive hotels. Bed & Breakfast stays include 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 VF247, 21:05 SAW – 22:30 CAI; Return: flight VF256, 03:00 SSH – 06:40 SAW. Flight times may be changed by the airline; the confirmed times will be shared in the pre-tour information.
Are there child and infant rates?
Prices for children aged 2–11 start from €449, and €99 for infants aged 0–1. Ages 12 and above are subject to the adult fare.
On which dates are departures available?
There are 3 departure dates in 2027: January 15, 2027, May 15, 2027, and September 15, 2027.
What are the optional excursions, and how much do they cost?
Tours not included in the itinerary are optional and can be purchased on site: dinner cruise on the Nile (75 USD, child 55 USD), Giza Pyramids and Cairo Museum tour (including lunch) (115 USD, child 85 USD), Sea Observation Tour (50 USD, child 30 USD), Ras Mohamed Boat Tour (diving not included) (60 USD, child 40 USD), Sharm El Sheikh City Tour with Dinner (35 USD) and ATV Desert Safari (single-seater vehicle 30 USD, two-seater vehicle 40 USD). Optional excursion fees are not included in the tour price.