Cairo Day Trip from Sharm El Sheikh – Giza Pyramids & Museum by bus

Travel from Sharm to Cairo and explore the city for a day. Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum or the Museum of Antiquities, see the pyramids, and enjoy lunch.

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Full Description

We will pick you up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh for your fascinating excursion to Cairo and the Giza Pyramids. You will then travel to Cairo in an air-conditioned bus. Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be warmly greeted by our tour guide.

You will then be taken directly to the museum of your choice.

Visit either the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the world's largest archaeological museum with over 100,000 artifacts. Its most distinctive feature is the legendary golden mask of Tutankhamun, along with his dazzling collection of jewels and treasures that have captivated the world for centuries.

Or visit the Ancient Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square. It is the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East and houses the largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities in the world.

Select your preferred museum during the booking process.

Afterward, you can relax and explore Cairo from the water on a Nile River Boat Trip (optional, at an additional cost, subject to agreement with your tour guide).

Then, enjoy a delicious lunch at a nearby restaurant with a view of the pyramids.

After lunch, you will be taken to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: the Great Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Khafra, and Menkaure).

Start at Panorama Point, the best vantage point for breathtaking views of the Pyramids of Giza. From there, you can take fantastic photos.

Visit the Great Pyramid of Giza (the Pyramid of Khufu), the last remaining Wonder of the Ancient World.

Also see the Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, each with its unique architectural features.

Marvel at the Great Sphinx and be captivated by its enigmatic expression.

Since all buses must wait at the end of the day for the convoy traveling from Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh, you will make one or two of the following stops:

Papyrus Museum

These visits will introduce you to ancient Egyptian techniques for producing papyrus.

Essential Oil Factory

Learn about traditional methods of producing essential oils.

These two fascinating visits will broaden your understanding of daily life in ancient Egypt and also support the Egyptian farmers who work in these sectors, preserving these ancient crafts.

At the end of the day, you will be driven back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.

Highlights

Admire the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx.

Enjoy lunch at a restaurant overlooking the Pyramids.

Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum or the Museum of Ancient Art in Tahrir Square.

Discover Cairo from the water with a boat trip (optional, extra charge applies).

Benefit from a flexible itinerary and a personalized experience.

Included

✅ Transfers by air-conditioned coach.

✅Egyptologist guide.

✅Lunch

✅Entry fees for the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the GEM or the Old Egyptian Museum (depending on the option you choose).

Not included

❌ Boat trip on the Nile.

❌Drinks at the restaurant.

❌Camel riding at the Pyramids.

❌Any additional costs not mentioned in the program.

What to bring

Passport or ID card.

Sunscreen.

Jacket.

Passport or ID card for children.

Visa, if required.

Sports shoes.

Schedule

Daily.

Duration: approximately 26 hours, including transportation time.

From 12:30 A.M. to 2:30 A.M.

Main Features

Duration: 1 day.

Important informations

Not Allowed

Pets (assistance dogs allowed).

Alcohol and drugs.

Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle.

Know Before You Go

Due to the convoy, the trip from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo (one way) can take between 7 and 9 hours, as all buses and cars must travel with a police escort for security reasons.

A visa is required to enter Cairo.

You can purchase the visa directly upon arrival at Sharm El-Sheikh Airport for USD 38 per person. Make sure you receive the correct stamp for Cairo.

Alternatively, you can take a taxi later, purchase the visa at the bank located at the airport, and have it stamped there.

The tour operator can also arrange the visa on the day of your trip through another company during hotel pickup.

The visa costs EUR 35 / USD 38 per person.

The minimum group size for French, Spanish, and German language tours is 6 people. If the minimum number is not reached, an additional fee for a private guide will apply.

A minimum of 6 people is required for a visit to the Old Museum.

Price options

Option 1: Get into the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Old Egyptian Museum

This option includes entrance fees (Pyramid area, Sphinx, lunch, transfers, and the Old Egyptian Museum).

Adult: £40

Child: £30

All taxes and fees included.

Option 2: Get into the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Grand Egyptian Museum

This option includes entrance fees (Pyramid area, Sphinx, lunch, transfers, and the Grand Egyptian Museum).

Adult: £75

Child: £65