New Year's Special: Nile to Red Sea – Cairo & Sharm El Sheikh Itinerary

30 December 2026 – 4 January 2027 | 5 Nights, 6 Days

Tour details

Example (e.g.) Hotels

Cairo

Azal Pyramids Hotel 4* etc.

Stay Inn Pyramids 4* etc.

Sharm El Sheikh

Grand Plaza Resort 5* etc.

Charmillion Club Aqua Park 5* etc.

EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES

Extra tours and activities are organized by our local agency with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people, and participation is not mandatory. If the required number is not met, tours may not take place, or extra tour/activity prices, content, and vehicles used may vary based on the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of extra tours/activities may be changed by the guide depending on whether museums, historical sites, or venues are open/closed and weather conditions.

ACCOMMODATION

During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be located at distances greater than the specified kilometers.

Triple rooms are provided subject to hotel availability. In such rooms, the bed for the third person may be smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of one large bed and one additional bed. Since additional beds are foldable or coach beds, participants who are the third person and/or children booking in triple rooms are deemed to have accepted any potential crowding in the room and the type of bed.

Child discounts apply only to one child (1) traveling with two adults and falling within the age group specified in the pricing section.

Breakfasts included in the tour program are served according to the local country's breakfast culture, typically as a limited continental menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, and may be served in a separate hall allocated for the group.

CURRENCY

The currency of Egypt is the Egyptian Pound (EGP).

It is advisable to carry Euro (EUR) and US Dollars (USD).

TIME ZONE

Egypt observes both summer and winter time.

During summer time, there is no time difference between Turkey and Egypt.

During winter time, there is a 1-hour difference between Turkey and Egypt. When it is 12:00 in Turkey, it is 11:00 in Egypt.

PHONE USAGE

Your mobile phone line must be enabled for international calls (roaming) to be used.

CLOTHING AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS

When entering mosques and churches, avoid wearing shorts, skirts, clothing that exposes shoulders, or tight-fitting garments. We recommend that women bring a thin shawl or scarf. Also, if you have a hat or sunglasses, you must remove them while inside places of worship. Both men and women must remove their shoes before entering a mosque.

FOOD CULTURE

Like many countries with coastlines, Egypt has numerous seafood restaurants and fish markets.

ELECTRICITY

In Egypt, electricity is 220/230 volts, and Type C (double round thin pins) and Type F (double round thick pins) sockets are used.

SHOPPING

You can purchase local handicrafts and souvenirs.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Having a valid passport and/or having obtained a visa (if required for the destination/passport) does not guarantee entry into the country. The border police have the authority to deny entry. Bin Rota is not responsible for this situation; responsibility lies with the traveler.

BinRota acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be risks of delays in scheduled and special flights, or flight times may change prior to the scheduled tour and flight. BinRota is obligated to notify passengers of such changes as soon as possible. Passengers purchase the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change. Children aged 0-2 years do not pay airport taxes or airport service fees.

Panoramic city tours included in the tour package are tours lasting a maximum of 2-3 hours, organized for general introduction to cities, conducted from the vehicle with guide commentary, and do not include entrance fees to museums or historical sites. Panoramic tours, including other tours specified in the program, may not take place due to restrictions imposed by local authorities preventing visitation or entry on the scheduled day and time, closed roads due to events, or if weather conditions make the tour impossible. In such cases, Bin Rota is not responsible for the inability to conduct these tours. Some tours may be conducted via public transport or on foot where vehicle access is restricted or not permitted, subject to available facilities.

What's included

Air Cairo Airlines round-trip economy class flights and taxes from Istanbul to Cairo and return from Sharm El Sheikh to Istanbul
2 nights bed & breakfast accommodation at a 4-star hotel in Cairo
3 nights all-inclusive accommodation at a 5-star hotel in Sharm El Sheikh
Scheduled domestic flight by Air Cairo between Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh and taxes
Tours specified as included in the program
Panoramic Cairo City Tour
Turkish-speaking guide service
TURSAB mandatory professional liability insurance
Travel and health insurance (surcharge applies for ages over 65).

Not included

Fees for personal and official items such as exit stamp, visa, etc.
All types of personal expenses and hotel extras
All services not explicitly specified in the program and included services
Entrance fees to museums and historical sites not explicitly stated as "visited" in the program
Optional tours and activities, if any, in the program
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages consumed during included meals, if any, in the program
Fees for domestic connecting flights and domestic transportation
Tips for guides and drivers

Tour Program

Istanbul – Cairo – City Tour – Cairo

Our tour begins with a meeting at Istanbul Airport's International Departures Terminal. After completing check-in, baggage drop, and boarding procedures, we depart for Cairo on an Air Cairo flight. Upon arrival in Cairo during the afternoon hours, we join our private vehicle to commence a Panoramic City Tour of Cairo. First, we enjoy a panoramic view of Old Cairo, the historic city center that reflects the region's centuries-old Islamic heritage through its ancient mosques, madrasas, stone structures, and bustling streets. Next, we visit the Muhammad Ali Mosque, located within the Citadel of Saladin. Known as the Alabaster Mosque due to its expansive dome, slender minarets, and interior cladding made of alabaster, it is one of Cairo's most iconic landmarks. Continuing our tour, we see the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, erected to honor soldiers who lost their lives during the October 1973 War and serving as a symbolic monument of modern Egyptian history. We then proceed to Heliopolis to view the Baron Empain Palace, one of Cairo's most unique architectural treasures. Inspired by Indian and Khmer styles, this distinctive building features rich bas-reliefs and a towered silhouette; we will stop here for a photo opportunity. Following this, we visit Tahrir Square, one of the most famous squares in modern Egypt and a central hub for the city's administrative, political, and social life. In the final segment of our tour, we head toward the heart of historic Cairo: the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar. With its narrow alleys, traditional craft shops, spice merchants, souvenir stalls, and vibrant atmosphere, this colorful district offers ample opportunity for shopping and exploration. After enjoying free time, we transfer to our hotel for overnight accommodation.

Cairo – Grand Egyptian Museum – Pyramids – Sphinx – Cairo

After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, you will have free time. Guests who wish may join an optional tour organized by our guide: Grand Egyptian Museum & Pyramids & Sphinx Tour with Lunch (130 EUR). We set off to explore some of the most iconic symbols of Cairo and ancient Egyptian civilization. Our first stop will be the Grand Egyptian Museum, rising near the Giza Pyramids and recognized as the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilization. With its contemporary architecture, the museum brings together the magnificent heritage of ancient Egypt; through thousands of artifacts spanning millennia—including Tutankhamun galleries, statues of pharaohs, mummies, everyday objects, royal treasures, and Khufu's funerary boats—we will gain close insight into various periods of Egyptian civilization. After the museum visit, we enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Following the meal, we proceed to the Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramid of Khufu—the only surviving wonder of the Ancient World—as well as the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. Built during the Fourth Dynasty as monumental tomb complexes for the pharaohs, these pyramids offer breathtaking views against the surrounding desert landscape, with scheduled photo stops at designated points. Continuing our tour, we visit the Great Sphinx of Giza, carved from a single block of limestone, featuring a human head and lion's body, symbolizing the power and wisdom of the pharaohs. Standing before the complex of Khafre's pyramid, this monumental structure has guarded the Giza Plateau for thousands of years and remains one of the most mysterious and iconic monuments from ancient Egypt to the present day. After the tour, we transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay at our hotel.

Cairo – Sharm El Sheikh

After breakfast at our hotel, we will depart for Sharm El Sheikh on Air Cairo's scheduled flight to enjoy the sea, sand, and sun. Upon arrival, we will transfer to our hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax and make the most of the all-inclusive amenities at our resort. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Sharm El Sheikh

After enjoying breakfast at our hotel, you can make the most of our all-day activities, explore the rich underwater world in the crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea, and savor local cuisine along with the sea, sand, and sun to your heart's content at our all-inclusive resort. Overnight stay at our hotel.

Sharm El Sheikh

Sharm El Sheikh – Istanbul

After breakfast at our hotel, we transfer to Sharm El Sheikh Airport and complete our ticket and baggage procedures for the scheduled Air Cairo flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, our tour and services conclude.