Sharm El Sheikh: One-Day Trip to Cairo, Pyramids, Sphinx & Museum by Bus
Travel from Sharm to Cairo by air-conditioned bus. Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum or the Museum of Antiquities, see the Pyramids and Sphinx, and enjoy lunch with pyramid views.
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Sharm El Sheikh: One-Day Trip to Cairo, Pyramids, Sphinx & Museum by Bus
Travel from Sharm to Cairo by air-conditioned bus. Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum or the Museum of Antiquities, see the Pyramids and Sphinx, and enjoy lunch with pyramid views.
Tour type
Cairo Tours
Duration
1 day
Languages
Arabic - English - Russian
Availability
Daily
We will pick you up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh for your fascinating excursion to Cairo and the Pyramids of Giza. You will then travel to Cairo by air-conditioned bus. Upon your arrival in Cairo, you will be warmly welcomed by our tour guide.
You will then be taken directly to the museum of your choice. Visit either the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the largest archaeological museum in the world with over 100,000 artifacts β its most striking exhibit is the legendary golden mask of Tutankhamun, along with its dazzling collection of jewels and treasures β or the Museum of Ancient Egypt on Tahrir Square, the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East with the largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities in the world.
Select your preferred museum during the booking process.
Afterwards, you can relax and explore Cairo from the water on a Nile cruise (optional, at additional cost, after consultation with your tour guide).
Then enjoy a delicious lunch at a nearby restaurant overlooking the pyramids.
After lunch, the tour will continue 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 Giza Pyramids. From there, you can take fantastic photos. Visit the Pyramid of Cheops (the Great Pyramid of Giza), the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World. Also visit the pyramids of Khafra and Menkaure, each with its own unique architectural features. Admire the Great Sphinx and be enchanted by its enigmatic expression.
Since all buses have to wait for the convoy that goes from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh at the end of the day, you will make one or two of the following stops: visits to the Papyrus Museum and the essential oils factory. During these visits, you will learn about ancient Egyptian techniques for making papyrus and essential oils, while supporting Egyptian farmers who preserve these crafts (while you wait for the convoy to return).
At the end of the day, you will be taken back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.
You will then be taken directly to the museum of your choice. Visit either the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the largest archaeological museum in the world with over 100,000 artifacts β its most striking exhibit is the legendary golden mask of Tutankhamun, along with its dazzling collection of jewels and treasures β or the Museum of Ancient Egypt on Tahrir Square, the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East with the largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities in the world.
Select your preferred museum during the booking process.
Afterwards, you can relax and explore Cairo from the water on a Nile cruise (optional, at additional cost, after consultation with your tour guide).
Then enjoy a delicious lunch at a nearby restaurant overlooking the pyramids.
After lunch, the tour will continue 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 Giza Pyramids. From there, you can take fantastic photos. Visit the Pyramid of Cheops (the Great Pyramid of Giza), the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World. Also visit the pyramids of Khafra and Menkaure, each with its own unique architectural features. Admire the Great Sphinx and be enchanted by its enigmatic expression.
Since all buses have to wait for the convoy that goes from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh at the end of the day, you will make one or two of the following stops: visits to the Papyrus Museum and the essential oils factory. During these visits, you will learn about ancient Egyptian techniques for making papyrus and essential oils, while supporting Egyptian farmers who preserve these crafts (while you wait for the convoy to return).
At the end of the day, you will be taken back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.
Trip highlights
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1. Hotel pickup in Sharm El-Sheikh and air-conditioned coach to Cairo (security convoy, approx. 7β9 hours one way)
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2. Visit your chosen museum: Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) or the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square
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3. Optional Nile boat cruise (extra fee)
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4. Lunch at a restaurant overlooking the pyramids
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5. Giza Plateau: Panorama Point, Pyramids of Cheops, Khafra and Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx
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6. Convoy wait stops: Papyrus Museum and/or essential oils factory
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7. Return convoy to Sharm El-Sheikh and hotel drop-off
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 this upon arrival at Sharm El Sheikh Airport for about USD 38 per person with the correct stamp for Cairo. Alternatively, it can be arranged on the day of your trip during hotel pickup for about EUR 35 / USD 38 per person.
The minimum group size for French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and German is 6 people. If the minimum is not reached, an additional fee for a private guide may apply.
The minimum for a visit to the old museum is 6 people.
Not suitable for people with mobility impairments or wheelchair users.
Bring passport or ID, sunscreen, jacket, sports shoes, and a visa if required. Passport/ID for children too.
Pets are not allowed. Alcohol and drugs are not allowed in the vehicle.
Live tour guide in English, German, Italian, Arabic, Russian and Spanish.
A visa is required to enter Cairo. You can purchase this upon arrival at Sharm El Sheikh Airport for about USD 38 per person with the correct stamp for Cairo. Alternatively, it can be arranged on the day of your trip during hotel pickup for about EUR 35 / USD 38 per person.
The minimum group size for French, Italian, Spanish, Russian and German is 6 people. If the minimum is not reached, an additional fee for a private guide may apply.
The minimum for a visit to the old museum is 6 people.
Not suitable for people with mobility impairments or wheelchair users.
Bring passport or ID, sunscreen, jacket, sports shoes, and a visa if required. Passport/ID for children too.
Pets are not allowed. Alcohol and drugs are not allowed in the vehicle.
Live tour guide in English, German, Italian, Arabic, Russian and Spanish.
Hotel pickup in Sharm El-Sheikh
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