Egypt

10 days in Egypt

Day 1 – Arrival in Cairo → Drive to Sahel (North Coast)

• Land in Cairo (Cairo International Airport).

• Arrange a private transfer or rental car for the ~3 hr drive to the North Coast “Sahel” 

• Check into your resort or boutique stay. Sahel is famous for luxury beach clubs, turquoise water, and nightlife.

Days 2–3 – Explore Sahel (North Coast)

The most beautiful beaches we’ve ever seen 

• Marassi, Hacienda Bay, Almaza Bay → known for their powdery white sand & crystal-clear waters.

• Beach Clubs (especially in summer): Seashell, Playa, Tabla, or Sachi by the Sea.

• Water activities: Paddleboarding, jet skiing, or just floating in the Mediterranean.

Day 4 – Return to Cairo (3 hr drive)

• Morning beach swim before leaving Sahel.

• Drive back to Cairo and check into your hotel 

• Evening: Have dinner and cruise the nile

Days 4–6 – Cairo

• Pyramids of Giza + Sphinx (hire a guide for context, or even do a camel ride at sunrise/sunset).

• Grand Egyptian Museum 

• Explore: Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, Al-Azhar Mosque, Sultan Hassan Mosque.

• Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue.

• Optional: Day trip to Saqqara 

• Food to try: koshary, molokhia, fresh mango juice.

Day 7 – Cairo → Fly to Sharm el-Sheikh → Taxi 1 hr to Dahab

• Morning flight (~1 hr from Cairo to Sharm).

• Taxi or private transfer to Dahab (~1 hr).

• Chill seaside evening in laid-back Dahab. Much slower pace than Sharm.

Days 7–8 – Dahab

Some of the best diving, snorkeling, and kite surfing in the world.

• Blue Hole → world-famous diving/snorkeling spot.

• Blue Lagoon → perfect for kitesurfing.

• Bedouin dinners under the stars (local highlight).

Day 9 – Dahab → Sharm el-Sheikh (1 hr drive)

• Drive back to Sharm.

• Explore Naama Bay (shopping, nightlife, restaurants).

• Farsha café for dinner 

• Relax at a Red Sea resort before your flight.

Day 10 – Fly Out of Sharm el-Sheikh

• International connections available via Cairo or Istanbul depending on destination.