Fly from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo for a full day of sightseeing and ancient Egyptian history. You’ll visit the Giza Plateau, see the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, and admire the Great Sphinx with an Egyptologist guide.
Choose the option that suits you: visit the Pyramids and Sphinx without a museum ticket, visit the Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square, or visit the Grand Egyptian Museum. You’ll also enjoy lunch overlooking the Pyramids, while additional Cairo sightseeing and a Nile boat trip may be available depending on your schedule.
Highlights
- Explore the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx with an Egyptologist guide
- Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum if selected
- Discover the Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square if selected
- Enjoy lunch at a restaurant overlooking the Pyramids
- Fly between Sharm El Sheikh and Cairo with round-trip flights included
- Explore Cairo with optional sightseeing and a Nile boat trip
What to Bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunscreen
- Visa if required
Not Suitable For
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
Know Before You Go
- Round-trip flights between Sharm El Sheikh and Cairo are included.
- You must provide your real names exactly as they appear on your passports
- Flight times depend on availability and may change because of logistical or weather-related factors
- The pick-up time depends on the location of the hotel and the available flights on the day of the excursion
- The order of sightseeing may change depending on flight arrival and departure times, traffic, and daylight
- The selected museum entrance is included according to the option booked.
- Baby strollers are not allowed
- Flight schedules are subject to availability and may be affected by weather or logistical factors, which can result in delays or changes
- The itinerary is flexible, so the time spent at each attraction may vary. You may stay longer at some sites or leave earlier depending on the conditions
- French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, German, and Romanian-speaking guides require a minimum of 6 participants. If fewer than 6 people book, an additional fee for a private guide will apply
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A minimum of 6 participants is required for the Old Museum
Inclusions
Itinerary
Frequently Asked Questions
✔ Lunch
✔ Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
✔ Soft drinks
✔ Entry Tickets
✖ Optional Nile River boat trip
✖ Camel rides at the Pyramids
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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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Entry fees to the Pyramids and Sphinx area
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Entry fees to the Grand Egyptian Museum or Egyptian Museum
Depending on option selected
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Lunch at a local Restaurant
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Visa (required for this tour)
If you have the 14-day Sharm Visa, then you need to purchase another visa to get to Cairo. The visa fee is 25 USD per person.
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Camel Ride
Available for an additional charge
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Pick up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh
10 minutes
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Take a Flight to Cairo
50 minutes
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Visit Giza Pyramids and The Sphinx
Drive to the Great Pyramid of Khufu, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Explore the pyramid complex, including the Valley Temple and the panoramic view of the Khufu Pyramid. Continue to Khafre’s Pyramid Complex, featuring the Sphinx Temple, causeway, and mortuary temple. Visit Menkaure’s Pyramid Complex, where you’ll learn about its unique architecture and history. Admire the iconic Sphinx of Giza, featuring a lion’s body and a human head.
Learn about its myths and historical significance.
3 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).
30 minutes
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Stop for Lunch at a Local Restaurant
1 hour
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Option 1: Visit the Egyptian Museum
If option selected, Visit the Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square with your Egyptologist guide and explore its collections.
2 hours
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Option 2: Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum
If option selected, Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum with your Egyptologist guide and explore its collections.
2 hours
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Enjoy a Nile Felucca Ride (Optional; Price not included)
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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Discover Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Arrive at Cairo’s most famous market, where you can shop for unique souvenirs, handicrafts, and traditional Egyptian goods. Your guide will assist with bargaining for the best deals.
30 minutes
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Take a Flight Back to Sharm El Sheikh
1 hour
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Drop off at your Hotel
15 minutes
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Pick up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh
10 minutes
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Take a Flight to Cairo
50 minutes
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Visit Giza Pyramids and The Sphinx
Drive to the Great Pyramid of Khufu, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Explore the pyramid complex, including the Valley Temple and the panoramic view of the Khufu Pyramid. Continue to Khafre’s Pyramid Complex, featuring the Sphinx Temple, causeway, and mortuary temple. Visit Menkaure’s Pyramid Complex, where you’ll learn about its unique architecture and history. Admire the iconic Sphinx of Giza, featuring a lion’s body and a human head.
Learn about its myths and historical significance.
3 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).
30 minutes
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Stop for Lunch at a Local Restaurant
1 hour
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Option 1: Visit the Egyptian Museum
If option selected, Visit the Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square with your Egyptologist guide and explore its collections.
2 hours
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Option 2: Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum
If option selected, Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum with your Egyptologist guide and explore its collections.
2 hours
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Enjoy a Nile Felucca Ride (Optional; Price not included)
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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Discover Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Arrive at Cairo’s most famous market, where you can shop for unique souvenirs, handicrafts, and traditional Egyptian goods. Your guide will assist with bargaining for the best deals.
30 minutes
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Take a Flight Back to Sharm El Sheikh
1 hour
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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.
Is lunch included?
Yes, lunch at a local restaurant is included.
Are entrance fees included?
Yes, the main areas entrance fees are included.