Travel Itinerary

MEGA COASTAL & SINAI DISCOVERY EGYPT

14 days

Trip at a Glance

MEGA COASTAL & SINAI DISCOVERY – Egypt

Discover Egypt on a unique 14-day round trip along the Mediterranean and Sinai coasts. Experience the fascinating highlights of Cairo, Alexandria, Rosetta, Port Said, Ismailia, Taba, Dahab and Sharm El Sheikh. The journey combines history, culture, nature, beautiful coastal landscapes and authentic culinary experiences. Professional tour guidance, carefully selected hotels and perfectly organised transfers ensure the highest level of travel comfort.

Trip Highlights

  • Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Giza Plateau – Great Pyramids and the Sphinx
  • Khan El Khalili Bazaar and Al Moez Street
  • Bibliotheca Alexandrina and Greco-Roman Museum
  • Citadel of Qaitbay and Royal Jewelry Museum
  • Ras El Bar – where the Nile meets the Mediterranean
  • De Lesseps Museum and Suez Canal
  • Ayoun Mousa – Moses Springs
  • Blue Hole and Dahab Lagoon
  • Ras Mohammed National Park

MEGA COASTAL & SINAI DISCOVERY

Day 01

Arrival in Cairo

After your arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will receive a warm welcome. Afterwards, you will be transferred to your hotel. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner together and get to know your travel group.

Lunch + Dinner
5 Stars Hotel

Hilton Cairo Heliopolis / Similar

Day 02

Cairo Heritage Experience

Cairo gives generously to those who look closely. The morning opens at the Grand Egyptian Museum, followed by the Giza Plateau the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx, monuments that have defined the imagination of travellers for centuries. Lunch is taken at a local restaurant before the afternoon unfolds through Khan El Khalili Bazaar, along the storied length of Al Moez Street, and into the layered character of Islamic Cairo.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
5 Stars Hotel

Hilton Cairo Heliopolis / Similar

Day 03

Cairo – Alexandria

The road west leads to the Mediterranean and to Alexandria a city that has always held more history than it shows at first glance. The afternoon begins with a visit to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, followed by the Greco-Roman Museum. A seafood lunch on the Corniche marks the middle of the day before continuing to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, where Roman and Egyptian burial traditions merge in underground chambers that quietly overwhelm.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
5 Stars Hotel

Helnan Palestine Hotel Montazah / Similar

Day 04

Alexandria Discovery

Alexandria rewards a second day. The morning takes in the Citadel of Qaitbay, the fifteenth-century fortress guarding the harbour where the ancient Lighthouse once stood, before moving to the Royal Jewelry Museum. Montazah Gardens offer a quieter hour by the sea, and the afternoon is left open for the Corniche at its most unhurried. Dinner and overnight in Alexandria.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
5 Stars Hotel

Helnan Palestine Hotel Montazah / Similar

Day 05

Rosetta – Damietta – Ras El Bar

The Delta opens east of Alexandria. Rosetta Rashid holds its Ottoman past in remarkable wooden houses and a streetscape that belongs to another century entirely. The route continues to Damietta, whose furniture district is a working showcase of Egyptian craftsmanship, before arriving at Ras El Bar, where the Nile meets the Mediterranean in a rare geographical encounter. A traditional seafood lunch marks midday. Overnight at Ras El Bar.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
5 Stars Hotel

Steigenberger Hotel El Lessan / Similar

Day 06

Port Said Heritage

Port Said carries the memory of empires in its architecture. The morning moves through the Military Museum and into the European Heritage District, where nineteenth-century facades line wide streets in a style unlike anywhere else in Egypt. A Corniche walk follows before a traditional Sayadia seafood lunch and free time to explore at your own pace. Overnight in Port Said.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
5 Stars Hotel

Marom Hotel Port Said / Similar

Day 07

Ismailia

Leaving Port Said behind, the road leads to Ismailia a city shaped by the Suez Canal and the men who built it. The De Lesseps Museum holds that history in personal form. Lake Timsah offers a quieter hour before a visit to Shagara Farm, followed by a traditional Sayadia lunch. As evening falls, a sunset moment beside the Suez Canal one of the world’s great waterways, viewed at its most unhurried. Alternative meal options are available upon request. Overnight in Ismailia.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
5 Stars Hotel

Maison Maxim de Lesseps / Similar

Day 08

Ismailia – Ayoun Mousa – Taba

The crossing into Sinai marks a shift in landscape and atmosphere. The first stop is Ayoun Mousa Moses Springs where tradition and desert geography meet in a cluster of palms and spring water on the Sinai shore. The route continues through the Sinai interior, lunch taken en route, before arriving in Taba as the Gulf of Aqaba turns gold at sunset. Overnight in Taba.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
5 Stars Hotel

Movenpick Resort Taba / Similar

Day 09

Taba

Taba Heights offers panoramic views across a gulf that borders four countries at once the geography of the region becomes tangible here in a way that maps cannot fully convey. The morning is for exploring the heights and the surrounding landscape. The afternoon opens at the beach, with lunch at a resort or local restaurant, and the evening settling over the water.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
5 Stars Hotel

Movenpick Resort Taba / Similar

Day 10

Taba – Dahab

The coastal road south hugs the Gulf of Aqaba through some of Sinai’s most dramatic scenery before arriving in Dahab a town built around the water at a pace all its own. The afternoon is given to the Blue Hole, a natural sinkhole of extraordinary depth, and to the Dahab Lagoon for swimming and relaxation. A Bedouin-style dinner closes the day.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
5 Stars Hotel

Swiss Inn Resort Dahab / Similar

Day 11

Dahab – Sharm El Sheikh

A leisure morning in Dahab allows for a final walk along the waterfront before the transfer south to Sharm El Sheikh. After check-in and free time to settle, the evening opens at SOHO Square Sharm’s hub of restaurants, entertainment, and open-air life.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
5 Stars Hotel

Rixos Premium Seagate / Similar

Day 12

Ras Mohammed National Park

A full day is given to Ras Mohammed National Park one of Egypt’s most celebrated marine reserves, where the Red Sea reveals its full colour and depth. Snorkelling brings the coral reefs into immediate contact. The Mangrove Area and the Magic Lake add a terrestrial dimension to a day defined by the water. Return to Sharm El Sheikh in the afternoon.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
5 Stars Hotel

Rixos Premium Seagate / Similar

Day 13

Sharm El Sheikh City Tour

The final full day turns to Sharm itself. A guided city tour takes in Al Sahaba Mosque and a walking tour through the Old Market, where the local character of the city is on full display. Free time follows for souvenir shopping: handicrafts, spices, perfumes, papyrus, and the pleasure of a market without urgency. A farewell dinner closes the journey.

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
5 Stars Hotel

Rixos Premium Seagate / Similar

Day 14

Departure

After breakfast, check-out is arranged and a private transfer delivers you to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, carrying the full length of Egypt’s coast with you.

Lunch + Breakfast
Home Stay

No overnight stay. End of the tour.

Included in the Tour Price

  • Meet & Assist upon arrival and departure
  • Private luxury air-conditioned transportation throughout the tour
  • Professional multilingual licensed Egyptologist guide
  • 13 nights accommodation in selected 4★ Superior & 5★ hotels
  • Full Board Basis (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
  • Welcome Dinner in Cairo
  • Seafood and traditional local cuisine experiences
  • All sightseeing and excursions mentioned in the itinerary
  • All entrance fees to archaeological and tourist sites
  • Daily mineral water during tours and transfers
  • Porterage at hotels
  • 24/7 emergency assistance
  • Quality Assurance Monitoring
  • Travel Insurance
  • All taxes and service charges

Dates

Frequently Asked Questions About the Mega Coastal & Sinai Discovery

Itinerary & Organisation

How long does the Mega Coastal & Sinai Discovery take?

The round trip lasts 14 days and 13 nights. It begins at Cairo International Airport and ends with the transfer to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport.

What route does the round trip cover?

The route leads from Cairo to Alexandria and then continues via Rosetta, Damietta, Ras El Bar, Port Said and Ismailia. From there, the journey continues via Ayoun Mousa to the Sinai Peninsula, visiting Taba, Dahab and Sharm El Sheikh.

Where does the journey begin and end?

The journey begins with a welcome and assistance at Cairo International Airport. On the final day of the trip, the transfer is arranged from the hotel to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport.

What means of transportation are used during the journey?

Category A includes private, luxurious and air-conditioned transportation throughout the entire round trip. In Category B, transportation is provided by a standard air-conditioned coach or van.

Accommodation & Meals

What is the difference between Category A and Category B?

Category A is designed as a premium round trip with 4★ Superior and 5★ hotels. Category B is a comfort round trip with selected 3★ Superior and 4★ hotels.

What meal plan is included in both categories?

Category A includes full board with breakfast, lunch and dinner. Category B includes half board with breakfast and dinner.

Are special culinary experiences included in the trip?

The programme includes traditional local cuisine, fish and seafood dishes, as well as a Bedouin-style dinner in Dahab. Category A explicitly lists these culinary experiences as included services.

Sightseeing & Travel Experiences

What highlights can I expect in Cairo?

In Cairo, you will visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Giza Plateau and the Sphinx. You will also explore Khan El Khalili, Islamic Cairo and the historic Al Moez Street.

Which sights are visited in Alexandria?

The programme includes the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the Greco-Roman Museum, the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Royal Jewelry Museum and Montazah Gardens.

Is snorkelling included during the round trip?

In Taba, you will visit Taba Heights, enjoy panoramic views of the Gulf of Aqaba and have free time at the beach. In Dahab, you will visit the Blue Hole and enjoy free time at Dahab Lagoon.

Services & Travel Planning

Which additional services are included in Category A?

Category A includes, among other services, travel insurance, porterage, daily mineral water, quality assurance monitoring, 24/7 emergency assistance and tour operator liability insurance in accordance with German package travel law.

Is travel insurance included in both categories?

Travel insurance is included in Category A. For Category B, it is listed as optional in the comparison.

Which services are not included in the tour price?

The tour price does not include international flights, any required domestic flights, entry visas, optional excursions, personal expenses, laundry and telephone charges, beverages during meals, tips and gratuities, as well as early check-in and late check-out.

When is the best time to travel for this round trip?

The best time to travel is in spring, from mid-March to early May, as well as in autumn, from October to November.

Route Map