Red Sea Fables

9
nights and
10
days
From

 

Per person sharing

The Red Sea Fables combines a city stay with an extended beach holiday. Explore Cairo before arriving in Sharm El Sheikh. See ancient Pyramids and Sphinx; discover the treasures at the Egyptian Museum; the long beaches and clear waters in Sharm El Sheikh. Walk along palm-tree promenade in Naama Bay filled with lively bars and restaurants.
There is so much to do in Sharm. Just soak up the sun or ask us to book some optional tours. Most popular are Desert Tour with BBQ, desert adventure in 4 x 4 or Quads. 
Pack your goggles and take a relaxing boat trip to Ras Muhammad National Park and discover underwater life as never seen before

At a glance

Day 1 Welcome to Cairo Transfer to hotel
Day 2 Pyramids & Sphinx, Egyptian Museum Tour
Day 3 Transfer to Airport for your flight to Sharm El Sheikh
Day 4 Sharm: at leisure
Day 5 Sharm: at leisure
Day 6 Sharm: at leisure
Day 7 Sharm: at leisure
Day 8 Sharm: at leisure
Day 9 Sharm: at leisure
Day 10 Transfer to Sharm Airport for return flight. End of tour

Highlights

> 2 Nights in Cairo with private tours to the Pyramids, Sphinx and Egyptian Museum
> 7 Nights in Sharm el-Sheikh including all meals 
> Private transfers in Cairo and Sharm
> Daily departures
 

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Itinerary

Day 4

Sharm El Sheikh (B-L-D)

  • Breakfast at your hotel
  • Remainder of the day is free to explore the beaches 
  • Optional tour: St Catherine Monastery 
Day 5

Sharm El Sheik (B-L-D)

  • Breakfast at your hotel
  • Remainder of the day is free to explore the beaches 
  • Optional tour: Adventure in 4 x 4 Jeeps or Quad Bike
Day 6

Sharm El Sheikh (B-L-D)

  • Breakfast at your hotel
  • Remainder of the day is free to explore the beaches 

Inclusions

  • Meet and assist on arrival and departure by our local representative 
  • Transfer and transportation as per itinerary in AC vehicle
  • Accommodation at selected hotels in a double/twin room sharing
  • Meal plan as per itinerary
  • Excursions with Local English speaking Guide
  • Entrance fees

Exclusions

  • International/Domestic flights – Departure & Fuel taxes (Contact us for best airfares)
  • Personal expenses, meals and drinks unless otherwise specified
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fee
  • Tips
  • Services not stated in the itinerary

Validity

  • Rate valid for travel between 01 MAR to 30 SEP 2023
    High Season supplements may be applicable

    Contact us for any other date of travel required

Country information

Best Time to Travel:
October and April - but remember December and January are considered peak Season
However, tours are cheaper between May and September

Visa
A Visa is required when traveling on a South African Passport and must be obtained before departure

Gifts and Shopping
The Khan el Khalili Bazaar is a 500-year-old market and a great place to shop for printed fabrics. There is also a gold and silver market. City Stars mall is upmarket Mall and  

Money
The official currency is the Egyptian Pound

Water
Only drink bottled water and use it for brushing your teeth. Always keep bottled water on hand during your tours 

Tipping
Also called "Backshees" will be requested from you from anyone who offers a service.
But do not despair, tipping can be prepaid before your departure

Local interesting meals: 
Ful Mudamas: broad beans in sauce
Koshari: lentils, macaroni, rice and chickpeas
Mahshi: stuffed grapevine leaves
Fiteer Baladi: known as Egyptian pizza, fiteer is buttery and full of artery-clogging goodness
Falafel (Tameya): a deep-fried mixture of herbs and beans is a favorite, especially among vegetarians
Kofta: minced beef or lamb with spices, rolled onto a skewer and barbecued over coals

Cairo

Upon your arrival in Cairo, your guide will introduce you to the history of the pyramids. You will have time to enter one of the pyramids (additional cost); however, your guide cannot escort your when ascending. A short drive across the plateau finds you standing at the feet of the enigmatic Sphinx. Visit the famous Egyptian Museum, housing 165,000 Egyptian artifacts, and the priceless treasures of King Tutankhamun, the highlight of the museum. His six gilded coffins dominate the main hall and his magnificent death mask is the star attraction. Continuing to Khan el Khalili bazaar, you will enjoy free time to stroll through the maze of streets and bargain for a souvenir of your trip.

Sharm El Sheikh

Sharm El Sheik, the city of peace, is your ticket to a universe of endless rewards. It fulfills all tastes. On the off chance that you are a nature lover or in search of a relaxing holiday then Sharm El Sheik is your ideal choice. Year round sunshine combined with a variety of attractions invites all explorers.

Downtown Sharm El Maya, bustling Naama Bay, and Sharks Bay are but a few its attractions. It is also an ideal base from which to explore the area's staggering coastline and rough inland. Dive, snorkel or just canoe in the waters of the Red Sea at Ras Um El Sid, Turtle Bay and the Strait of Tiran. Take a tour of the amazing Ras Mohamed National Park.

The astonishing mixed qualities of corals and marine species offer a beautiful experience through the complexities of the Red Sea. For the visitor wanting to appreciate marine life without having to dive or snorkeling; book a submarine or glass boat. For the brave visitor, mountain climbing will give you a thrill.

You can also take a camel trek into Bedouin towns, desert gardens, or the mangrove forests of Nabq. On the other hand, one can stay around the local area and indulge in an extraordinary culinary treat in one of its classy eateries.