Overview 

This 5-day short break is designed for travellers with limited time who want a meaningful introduction to Egypt — the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and two nights at the Red Sea. Day 2 is entirely dedicated to the Giza Plateau and GEM with a private Egyptologist. Day 3 is the flight to Sharm El Sheikh and resort arrival. Day 4 is a full snorkelling and glass-bottom boat day on the Red Sea. Compact, private, and efficient.

Tour Highlights

◆ Giza Pyramids — private Egyptologist, no group coaches 

◆ Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) — Tutankhamun in full 

◆ Stella Di Mare Beach Hotel & Spa, Sharm El Sheikh — 2 nights 

◆ Red Sea snorkelling + glass-bottom boat excursion 

◆ All domestic flights, transfers, and entrance fees included 

◆ Perfect for long weekends or add-ons to regional business travel

Hotels & Resorts: Sharm standard: Stella Di Mare Beach Hotel & Spa.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Cairo 

Private airport transfer. Hotel check-in. Evening free. Overnight: Cairo (4-star). 

Day 2 Cairo — Giza Plateau & Grand Egyptian Museum 

Full day with private Egyptologist. Giza Plateau: the three royal pyramids, Great Sphinx, Valley Temple of Khafre. Afternoon: Grand Egyptian Museum — Tutankhamun complete collection, Royal Mummies Hall, Ramesses II Corridor. Evening: Khan el-Khalili for a short walk (optional). Overnight: Cairo. 

Day 3 Fly Cairo → Sharm El Sheikh 

Morning free (Saqqara half-day extension available, own cost). Midday flight Cairo → Sharm El Sheikh (55 min). Transfer to Stella Di Mare Beach Hotel & Spa. Check in. First afternoon on the Red Sea — beach, pool, or snorkelling from the resort beach. Overnight: Stella Di Mare, Sharm. 

Day 4 Sharm — Red Sea Snorkelling & Glass-Bottom Boat 

Full-day Red Sea excursion by boat to prime snorkelling sites. Coral gardens, reef fish, possible sea turtle sightings. Glass-bottom boat section for non-swimmers. Optional (own cost): jeep safari at sunset or Naama Bay evening. Overnight: Stella Di Mare. 

Day 5 Sharm → Departure 

Morning at beach or pool. Transfer to Sharm airport. Fly Cairo. International connection

Best Time to Visit: Year-round. Sharm El Sheikh beach is excellent in all seasons. For monument touring, October–April is optimal. Summer visitors (June–August) should plan the Giza visit for 07:00–10:00 to avoid extreme heat. 

Note: This is Egypt's ideal short break for those who have limited annual leave or are combining Egypt with another regional destination (Dubai, Istanbul, Amman). A Saqqara extension can be added to Day 3 morning before the Sharm flight, adding ~3 hours.