Egypt Tour with Sinai Jan 26 - Feb 2 2027
Including 1 night in St Catherine, Sinai
- 26 Jan – 2 Feb 2027
- 8 days / 7 nights
- Egypt
- Egypt Tours
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An 8-day guided Egypt tour for Muslim travellers: Islamic Cairo, Al-Azhar, the Pyramids, Alexandria, the Suez Canal and St Catherine, full board from £850.
Overview
Join Sabeel Travels on an 8-day Egypt tour from 26 January to 2 February 2027, travelling as a Muslim group with an English-speaking guide. This Egypt tour with Sinai follows the Islamic history of Cairo, from the Citadel of Salah al-Din and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali to Sultan Hassan, Ibn Tulun and Al-Azhar, the first Islamic university, alongside the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the royal mummies at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.
Beyond Cairo you spend a day in Alexandria, cross the Suez Canal into Sinai, stop at the springs of Prophet Musa (Moses) and stay a night in St Catherine, with the option of climbing Mount Sinai before dawn. You stay six nights in Cairo and one in St Catherine, with breakfast, lunch and dinner included every day.
Price
- £850 per person (2 sharing)
- Early bird: £800 per person if you confirm your booking by 31 October 2026
- Secure your place with a £100 deposit
Itinerary
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1Day 1 - 26 Jan: Arrival in Cairo
Our representative meets you at Cairo International Airport and transfers you to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle, so you can rest and prepare for the journey ahead. Overnight in Cairo.
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2Day 2 - 27 Jan: Islamic Cairo
A spiritual day among the Islamic and Coptic sites of Cairo. Begin at the Citadel of Salah al-Din, home to the alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali and Al Gawhara Palace. Continue to the magnificent Sultan Hassan, Al-Rifa'i and Ibn Tulun mosques, then visit the Gayer-Anderson Museum. Overnight in Cairo.
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3Day 3 - 28 Jan: Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
Start the day at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, with more than 50,000 artefacts and the royal mummies, including Ramses II. In the afternoon, explore the Great Pyramids of Giza (Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure) and see the Sphinx up close. Overnight in Cairo.
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4Day 4 - 29 Jan: Al-Azhar and Fatimid Cairo
Visit Al-Azhar, the first Islamic university, then walk through centuries of history at the Al-Mu'ayyad Mosque, Bab Zuweila, the Al-Hussein Mosque and the Fatimid Mosque of Al-Hakim. Finish at the old city gates of Bab al-Futuh and Bab al-Nasr, followed by a local shopping tour. Overnight in Cairo.
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5Day 5 - 30 Jan: Alexandria
Travel to Alexandria to visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the Citadel of Qaitbay on the site of the ancient Lighthouse, the Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque and the Memorial of the Unknown Soldier. After lunch, visit the Church of St Mark, drive along the Corniche, stop at Stanley Bridge and walk through the historic downtown. Return to Cairo for the night.
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6Day 6 - 31 Jan: Suez Canal and St Catherine
A full day visiting the Suez Canal, the great waterway joining the Mediterranean to the Red Sea. Cross into Sinai to visit Oyoun Moussa, the 12 springs of Prophet Musa (Moses), before continuing to your hotel in St Catherine for the evening. Overnight in St Catherine.
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7Day 7 - 1 Feb: Mount Sinai and back to Cairo
For those who wish, an optional early-morning trip (from 01:00) climbs Mount Sinai. After breakfast, visit the ancient site of St Catherine, then leave the quiet mountain landscape and drive back to Cairo, arriving at the hotel in the afternoon. Overnight in Cairo.
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8Day 8 - 2 Feb: Departure
Enjoy a final breakfast and some free time at your leisure before your transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight home.
Places you will visit
- Citadel of Salah al-Din and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali
- Sultan Hassan, Al-Rifa'i and Ibn Tulun mosques
- Gayer-Anderson Museum
- National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
- Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
- Al-Azhar Mosque
- Al-Hussein Mosque and Fatimid Cairo
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- Citadel of Qaitbay, Alexandria
- Suez Canal
- Oyoun Moussa, the springs of Prophet Musa
- Mount Sinai and St Catherine
What's included
What's included
- Meet and assist at Cairo International Airport
- Modern air-conditioned buses
- Full board: breakfast, lunch and dinner every day
- English-speaking guide
- 7 nights' accommodation: 6 in Cairo, 1 in St Catherine
- Bottled mineral water daily on the bus
Not included
- International flights
- Egypt visa ($25 per person, paid on arrival)
- Drinks with meals
- Personal expenses
- Tips for driver and guide ($3 per day)
Important information
- Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel.
- The Egypt visa is bought on arrival at Cairo airport ($25 per person).
- The Mount Sinai climb on Day 7 is optional.
- This is a provisional itinerary and may change.
Questions
Are flights included in the Egypt tour?
No. The price covers everything on the ground in Egypt, from the airport pick-up to the departure transfer. You book your own international flights to Cairo International Airport. Contact us if you would like advice on flights.
Do I need a visa for Egypt?
Yes. The visa is bought on arrival at Cairo airport for $25 per person. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel.
How much is the deposit?
A £100 deposit per person secures your place. The tour costs £850 per person (2 sharing), or £800 if you confirm your booking by 31 October 2026.
Are meals included?
Yes. The tour is full board, with breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. Drinks with meals are not included.
Do I have to climb Mount Sinai?
No. The climb is optional and starts at around 01:00 on Day 7. Everyone visits St Catherine together after breakfast before the drive back to Cairo.
Why book with us
- Over 10 years experience
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