This full-day Cairo tour is a budget-friendly way to experience Egypt’s most iconic sights without flying or taking the train. You’ll travel overnight by air-conditioned coach from Sharm El Sheikh and spend the day exploring Cairo’s legendary monuments with a knowledgeable guide.
From ancient pyramids to priceless museum artifacts, this experience brings Egypt’s history to life. You’ll have time to explore the Giza Plateau, visit the Great Sphinx, and step inside the Egyptian Museum, with optional experiences like a Nile boat ride available during the day.
Highlights
- Discover Cairo’s top landmarks on a full-day guided trip from Sharm El Sheikh
- Visit the world-famous Pyramids of Giza and stand before the Great Sphinx
- Explore ancient treasures at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square
- Enjoy a set lunch during your sightseeing day in Cairo
- Travel comfortably by air-conditioned coach with hotel pickup included
What to Bring
- Passport with valid Egypt visa
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Warm clothing for overnight travel
- Sun protection and hat
- Cash for entrance fees, drinks, and optional activities
Not Suitable For
- Wheelchair users
- Travelers with serious mobility issues
Know Before You Go
- Entrance fees are not included unless you book the option with entrance fees
- Camel rides, horse rides, and Nile boat trips are optional and paid locally
- Soft drinks are not included with lunch
- A valid Egypt visa is required to travel to Cairo
- The tour runs subject to minimum participant numbers
- Tour operates in good weather; cancellations may occur in extreme conditions
Inclusions
Itinerary
Frequently Asked Questions
✔ Lunch
✔ Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
✖ Soft drinks
✖ Optional Nile River boat trip
✖ Camel rides at the Pyramids
✖ Entry fees
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Pickup and drop off from your hotel in Sharm-El-Sheikh
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Clean, air-conditioned vehicles
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Entrance Tickets to attractions (if option is selected)
If option is not selected, tickets are available to be purchased on site.
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Camel Ride
Available for an additional charge
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French/Spanish speaking tour guide
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Pickup from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh
10 minutes
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Visit the Egyptian Museum
Discover more than 170,000 artifacts spanning 5,000 years of history. Explore highlights including mummies, statues, and Egypt’s ancient artifacts and collections, spanning thousands of years of history.
2 hours
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Optional Nile Felucca Ride
You can choose to enjoy a relaxing sail on a traditional felucca along the Nile. Take in the riverside scenery and unwind before returning to Hurghada. This stop is optional and available at an additional cost.
1 hour
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Lunch at a Local Restaurant
Savor authentic Egyptian cuisine at a traditional restaurant near the Giza Plateau.
1 hour
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Explore the Pyramids of Giza
Head to the Giza Pyramid Complex. Learn about the construction, purpose, and legends of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. Walk around the site and enjoy time for photos at the panoramic viewpoint.
2 hours
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Discover the Panoramic View of the Pyramids
Move to the panoramic area for sweeping views of all three pyramids. It is the best spot for photos and a good rest break. Travelers may choose to enjoy a short camel ride here (available at an extra charge on site).
1 hour
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Visit Great Sphinx and Valley Temple
Continue to the Great Sphinx of Giza, a massive limestone statue with the body of a lion and the face of Pharaoh Chephren. Learn about its significance in Egyptian mythology and how it was built to guard the pyramids. Next, visit the Valley Temple of Khafre, where ancient Egyptians performed purification and mummification rituals before burial.
1 hour
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Return to Sharm El Sheikh
7 hours
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Drop off at your hotel
15 minutes
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Pickup from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh
10 minutes
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Visit the Egyptian Museum
Discover more than 170,000 artifacts spanning 5,000 years of history. Explore highlights including mummies, statues, and Egypt’s ancient artifacts and collections, spanning thousands of years of history.
2 hours
-
Optional Nile Felucca Ride
You can choose to enjoy a relaxing sail on a traditional felucca along the Nile. Take in the riverside scenery and unwind before returning to Hurghada. This stop is optional and available at an additional cost.
1 hour
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Lunch at a Local Restaurant
Savor authentic Egyptian cuisine at a traditional restaurant near the Giza Plateau.
1 hour
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Explore the Pyramids of Giza
Head to the Giza Pyramid Complex. Learn about the construction, purpose, and legends of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. Walk around the site and enjoy time for photos at the panoramic viewpoint.
2 hours
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Discover the Panoramic View of the Pyramids
Move to the panoramic area for sweeping views of all three pyramids. It is the best spot for photos and a good rest break. Travelers may choose to enjoy a short camel ride here (available at an extra charge on site).
1 hour
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Visit Great Sphinx and Valley Temple
Continue to the Great Sphinx of Giza, a massive limestone statue with the body of a lion and the face of Pharaoh Chephren. Learn about its significance in Egyptian mythology and how it was built to guard the pyramids. Next, visit the Valley Temple of Khafre, where ancient Egyptians performed purification and mummification rituals before burial.
1 hour
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Return to Sharm El Sheikh
7 hours
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Drop off at your hotel
15 minutes
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh are included.
Are entrance fees included?
Entrance fees are only included if you select the option that includes entry tickets.
How long is the drive from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo?
The journey takes approximately 7 to 9 hours one way due to convoy travel regulations.
Is entry inside the Great Pyramid included?
No, entry is optional and available at an additional cost at the site.