5-Day Egypt Tour Package by Flight From Sharm El Sheikh
Discover Egypt’s wonders with a 5-Day Egypt Tour Package by Flight from Sharm El Sheikh, combining Cairo’s legendary landmarks with Fayoum’s natural beauty. Fly comfortably to Cairo to explore the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, and fascinating ancient treasures before escaping to Fayoum’s peaceful lakes and desert landscapes. This well-planned journey offers history, adventure, and convenient travel in one unforgettable Egyptian experience.
5-Day Egypt Tour Package by Flight From Sharm El Sheikh Overview
This 5-Day Egypt Tour Package by Flight From Sharm El Sheikh combines Egypt’s most famous historical attractions with remarkable natural landscapes. Domestic flights between Sharm El Sheikh and Cairo reduce travel time, allowing you to explore several destinations within five days.
The itinerary includes guided visits to Cairo, Giza, Memphis, Saqqara, Dahshur, Fayoum, Alexandria, and Old Cairo. Throughout the journey, private transportation and a private licensed guide accompany your sightseeing program, while four nights of accommodation in a three-star Cairo hotel provide a comfortable base between excursions.
Itinerary for the 5-Day egypt tour package By flight from Sharm El Sheikh
Day 1
Cities:
└──➤ Sharm El Sheikh — Cairo — Giza — Cairo
Visits:
└──➤ Grand Egyptian Museum — Giza Pyramids — Great Sphinx
Your first day begins according to the confirmed domestic flight schedule. A private driver will collect you from your hotel or accommodation in Sharm El Sheikh and transfer you to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport. Guests starting directly from the airport will meet the arranged representative according to the confirmed flight information.
Take the included domestic flight from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo. After landing at Cairo International Airport, another private driver will welcome you and transfer you to the starting point of your sightseeing program.
Meet your private guide and begin at the Grand Egyptian Museum. Explore its archaeological displays while your guide introduces you to the history, achievements, and development of ancient Egyptian civilization.
Continue by private vehicle to the Giza Plateau to visit the famous Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx. Learn about the history, construction, and cultural importance of these monuments while enjoying time for photographs.
Optional camel riding, horse riding, or quad biking near the Pyramids may be arranged for an additional charge. Lunch is included during the touring program.
After completing the visits, your driver will transfer you to your three-star hotel in Cairo. Complete check-in, enjoy dinner according to the hotel arrangement, and rest after the flight and sightseeing program.
The day may begin very early, and the order or duration of visits may be adjusted according to the confirmed flight arrival time, traffic conditions, and attraction opening hours.
Visits:
└──➤ Memphis — Step Pyramid of King Djoser — Dahshur Pyramids
Begin the day with breakfast at your Cairo hotel. Your private driver and guide will meet you for a full-day journey through several important archaeological areas outside central Cairo.
Your first visit is Memphis, one of the ancient capitals of Egypt. Explore the archaeological remains and displayed monuments while your guide explains the historical role and importance of the ancient city.
Continue to Saqqara to visit the Step Pyramid of King Djoser. Learn how this remarkable monument represented an important stage in the development of ancient Egyptian architecture and pyramid construction.
Travel onward to Dahshur, an archaeological area known for its important pyramids. Your guide will explain how the monuments here contributed to the development of pyramid-building techniques in ancient Egypt.
Lunch is included during the sightseeing program.
After completing the day’s visits, return by private vehicle to your Cairo hotel. Dinner will be provided according to the hotel arrangement, followed by free time to rest.
Day 3
Cities:
└──➤ Cairo — Fayoum — Wadi El Rayan — Wadi El Hitan — Tunis Village — Cairo
Visits:
└──➤ Wadi El Rayan Protected Area — Wadi El Rayan Lake — Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls — Mudawara Mountain — Magic Lake — Wadi El Hitan — Tunis Village
Begin early with breakfast at your hotel before meeting your private driver for the approximately two-hour journey from Cairo to Fayoum. This is one of the more active days of the itinerary, combining road travel, outdoor sightseeing, desert terrain, and a jeep ride.
Explore the Wadi El Rayan Protected Area, including Wadi El Rayan Lake and its waterfalls. Continue through the surrounding natural landscapes to see Mudawara Mountain and the Magic Lake.
Travel onward to Wadi El Hitan, also known as the Valley of the Whales. Your guide or local representative will explain the natural and geological importance of this protected desert area.
An included jeep ride takes you farther through the desert landscape as part of the Fayoum experience.
Continue to Tunis Village, one of the well-known traditional villages of the Fayoum region. Lunch is included during the touring program.
After completing the visits, begin the approximately two-hour private return journey to Cairo. Your driver will transfer you back to your hotel, where dinner will be provided according to the hotel arrangement.
The day includes approximately four hours of total road travel. Weather, road conditions, and operational requirements within the protected areas may require adjustments to the program.
Day 4
Cities:
└──➤ Cairo — Alexandria — Cairo
Visits:
└──➤ Serapeum — Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa — Roman Amphitheatre — Alexandria National Museum — Qaitbay Citadel
Begin the day early with breakfast at your Cairo hotel before meeting your private driver for the journey to Alexandria. The drive takes approximately two hours in each direction, although actual travel time may be longer depending on traffic and road conditions.
Upon arrival in Alexandria, meet your guide and begin at the Serapeum, an important archaeological site connected with the religious history of the ancient city.
Continue to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. Explore this underground burial complex while learning about the combination of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman influences represented at the site.
Your next scheduled visit is the Roman Amphitheatre, one of Alexandria’s notable archaeological landmarks. From here, continue to the Alexandria National Museum to discover exhibits representing different periods of the city’s long history.
Lunch is included during the touring program.
Complete the Alexandria sightseeing program at Qaitbay Citadel. Explore its historic setting and enjoy views across the Mediterranean Sea before beginning the private return journey to Cairo.
Upon arrival in Cairo, your driver will transfer you back to your hotel, where dinner will be provided. The visiting order may change according to traffic, crowd levels, attraction opening times, and operational conditions.
Day 5
Cities:
└──➤ Cairo — Old Cairo — Sharm El Sheikh
Visits:
└──➤ Salah El-Din Citadel — Old Cairo
Begin your final day with breakfast at the hotel. Complete the check-out procedures before meeting your private driver and guide for the last scheduled sightseeing program in Cairo.
Your first visit is Salah El-Din Citadel. Explore this important historical complex, learn about its role in Cairo’s history, and enjoy elevated views across the city.
Continue to Old Cairo, where your guide will introduce you to the area’s cultural, historical, and religious importance. Visit the main landmarks included in your confirmed Old Cairo program while learning about the different historical periods associated with the district.
Lunch is included during the touring program.
After completing the visits, your private driver will transfer you to Cairo International Airport according to the confirmed domestic flight schedule. Take the included flight from Cairo back to Sharm El Sheikh.
Upon arrival at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, another private driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel, Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, or another agreed location within Sharm El Sheikh.
The sightseeing order and duration on the final day may be shortened, reordered, or adjusted when necessary to ensure timely arrival at Cairo International Airport for your confirmed flight.
What You Will Experience in Cairo, Giza, Fayoum, and Alexandria
During the tour, you will discover some of Egypt’s best-known archaeological, cultural, and natural attractions.
Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum before exploring the Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramids and the Great Sphinx. Continue to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, and the Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara before visiting the pyramids of Dahshur.
Beyond the historical sites, travel to Fayoum to experience protected desert landscapes, lakes, waterfalls, and the UNESCO-recognized Valley of the Whales. Another full-day excursion takes you to Alexandria, where ancient monuments, museums, and the Mediterranean coastline reveal another side of Egypt’s history. Your journey concludes with visits to Salah El-Din Citadel and the historic districts of Old Cairo before your return flight to Sharm El Sheikh.
How the 5-Day Egypt Tour Package by Flight From Sharm El Sheikh Works Day by Day
Day 1: Fly from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo and begin sightseeing at the Grand Egyptian Museum, followed by visits to the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx before checking into your Cairo hotel.
Day 2: Explore the archaeological treasures of Memphis, Saqqara, and Dahshur while learning about the evolution of pyramid construction and ancient Egyptian civilization.
Day 3: Travel to Fayoum for a full-day adventure through Wadi El Rayan Protected Area, Wadi El Hitan, Magic Lake, Mudawara Mountain, and Tunis Village, including a desert jeep ride.
Day 4: Journey to Alexandria to discover important archaeological sites, museums, and the historic Mediterranean waterfront before returning to Cairo in the evening.
Day 5: Visit Salah El-Din Citadel and Old Cairo before transferring to Cairo International Airport for your included domestic flight back to Sharm El Sheikh.
The order of visits may be adjusted when necessary to accommodate flight schedules, attraction opening hours, weather conditions, or operational requirements.
Pyramids, Ancient Cities, and Museum Visits Included
This itinerary features many of Egypt’s most significant archaeological landmarks.
Included visits cover:
Grand Egyptian Museum
Giza Pyramids
Great Sphinx
Memphis
Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara
Dahshur Pyramids
Serapeum of Alexandria
Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
Roman Amphitheatre
Alexandria National Museum
Qaitbay Citadel
Salah El-Din Citadel
Old Cairo
Throughout the journey, your private guide provides historical background and explanations at each destination while allowing free time for photography and personal exploration where appropriate.
Fayoum Desert, Wadi El Rayan, and Wadi El Hitan Experience
One of the highlights of the tour is the full-day excursion to Fayoum, offering a contrast to Egypt’s ancient monuments.
Explore the protected landscapes of Wadi El Rayan, including its lakes and waterfalls, before continuing through scenic desert terrain to Mudawara Mountain and Magic Lake. Continue to Wadi El Hitan (Valley of the Whales), internationally recognized for its remarkable fossil discoveries and geological significance.
A jeep ride through the desert is included as part of the Fayoum experience, followed by a visit to the traditional Tunis Village before returning to Cairo.
This excursion includes approximately four hours of total road travel and visits to outdoor locations across desert terrain. Weather or protected area regulations may occasionally require adjustments to the itinerary.
Alexandria Archaeological Sites and Mediterranean Coastline Day
Your Alexandria excursion introduces you to one of Egypt’s most historic coastal cities.
The sightseeing program includes the Serapeum, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Alexandria National Museum, and Qaitbay Citadel overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
The journey between Cairo and Alexandria takes approximately two hours each way, although travel times may vary depending on traffic conditions. After completing the day's visits, you will return privately to your Cairo hotel.
Domestic Flights, Cairo Hotel, Meals, and Private Transportation Details
The package includes domestic flights between Sharm El Sheikh and Cairo at the beginning and end of the tour.
Also included are:
Four nights in a three-star hotel in Cairo
Daily breakfast at the hotel
Dinner at the hotel each evening
Lunch during the scheduled sightseeing days
Private airport transfers
Private transportation throughout the tour
Private guided sightseeing according to the itinerary
Hotel check-in, sightseeing times, and airport transfers are coordinated with the confirmed flight schedule to help ensure smooth travel throughout the program.
Guide Languages, Optional Activities, and Important Schedule Notes
Private guided tours are available with professional guides in several languages, including English, Italian, German, French, Spanish, and Russian.
Optional activities, such as camel riding, horse riding, or quad biking near the Giza Pyramids, may be available for an additional charge, subject to availability.
Because this itinerary includes domestic flights, long-distance road journeys, and visits across multiple destinations, daily schedules may begin early. The order and duration of visits can be adjusted to accommodate flight times, traffic conditions, attraction operating hours, weather, and other operational requirements while ensuring timely airport transfers and completion of the included sightseeing program.
Explore Cairo on a private guided sightseeing journey.
Visit the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx.
Discover Memphis, Saqqara, and Dahshur.
Explore Fayoum lakes, desert, and Wadi El Hitan.
Visit Alexandria’s archaeological landmarks.
Fly on a 5-Day Egypt Tour Package from Sharm El Sheikh.
Includes/Excludes
Domestic return flights
Private licensed guide
Private transportation
Four hotel nights
Daily hotel breakfast
Hotel evening dinner
Sightseeing day lunches
Fayoum desert jeep
Optional camel riding
Optional horse riding
Optional quad biking
Personal optional activities
Unlisted extra services
Extra Giza activities
Frequently asked questions
What to Bring for 5-Day Egypt Tour Package by Flight from Sharm El Sheikh
- Bring comfortable shoes for archaeological visits.
- Bring sun protection for outdoor sightseeing.
- Bring suitable clothing for desert conditions.
- Bring your confirmed domestic flight details.
- Bring a camera for permitted photo opportunities.
- Bring details for your 5-Day Egypt Tour Package.
Not Allowed on Trip to 5-Day Egypt Tour Package by Flight from Sharm El Sheikh
- Do not expect optional Giza activities as included.
- Do not ignore your private guide’s instructions.
- Do not assume the daily schedule is fixed.
- Do not expect quad biking without extra payment.
- Do not expect camel or horse rides as standard.
- Do not miss 5-Day Egypt Tour Package transfers.
Know Before You Go to 5-Day Egypt Tour Package by Flight from Sharm El Sheikh
- The tour includes four nights in a Cairo hotel.
- Domestic flights connect Sharm El Sheikh and Cairo.
- Fayoum includes about four hours of road travel.
- Cairo to Alexandria takes about two hours each way.
- Daily schedules may begin early during the tour.
- 5-Day Egypt Tour Package schedules may change.
Extra Services
Airport transfers
Arrange airport pickup service for a smooth arrival in Cairo, ensuring a stress-free transfer with professional assistance directly from the airport to your hotel.
€35.00/person
Photography
Capture your Cairo journey professionally with a private photographer who ensures beautiful, stress-free photos at the museum and landmarks without missing key moments.