Sharm El Sheikh: Cairo Day Trip by Flight, Pyramids & GEM

Discover the Sharm Sheikh Cairo — an extraordinary adventure designed to bring you the authentic beauty, rich history, and timeless magic of Egypt with expert local guidance.

Start your day with an early morning pickup at your Sharm hotel. Then, transfer to Sharm airport and take a short flight to Cairo. Meet your representative outside the arrivals hall with a sign (Book Tour Egypt), ensuring a smooth and personalized experience. Meet your Egyptologist tour guide at the museum to start your day. Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the world’s largest archaeological museum, home to over 100,000 artifacts, or the old Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square. Choose which museum you are interested in during the booking process. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a nearby restaurant overlooking the Pyramids. Start at the best point to get great views of the Pyramids of Giza, Panorama Point, where you can take photos from the viewpoint. Visit the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the last surviving wonder of the ancient world. Visit the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, each with unique architectural features. Admire the Great Sphinx and contemplate its mysterious expression. Afterwards, relax and discover Cairo through water on a boat trip on the Nile (extra cost option), depending on the arrangement with the guide. You may have a city tour in the old city of Cairo. (You can only visit it if time permits) If the return flight from Cairo is late in the evening, spend some time visiting the London of the Middle Ages (Khan el-Khalili Market), Old Cairo, recently added to the UNESCO World Heritage list, or Cairo Festival City, an extra-large shopping mall (air-conditioned), one of the largest in the Middle East. Full of the most famous international brands, restaurants, cafes and a huge colorful dancing fountain, where you will be drawn to Cairo’s chic, modern nightlife Finally, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight back to Sharm. Arrive in Sharm, where a car will return you to your hotel.

Why Choose This Sharm Sheikh Cairo Experience

Tour Highlights

• Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum or the ancient Museum at Tahrir Square
• Marvel at the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx on a guided tour
• Enjoy a delicious lunch at a restaurant overlooking the Pyramids of Giza
• Discover Cairo through water on a boat trip on the Nile. (Extra Cost Option)
• Benefit from a flexible itinerary and personalized experience

Detailed Itinerary

1. Pickup location:: Sharm El-Sheikh
2. Van: (30 hours)
3. Sharm El Sheikh International Airport: Pass by
4. Airplane: (1.5 hours)
5. Cairo International Airport: Pass by
6. Giza Plateau: Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (2.5 hours)
7. Grand Egyptian Museum: Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing
8. Egyptian Museum of Antiquities: Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing
9. Khan el-Khalili: Shopping, Walk, Pass by
10. Giza: Shopping, Pass by (30 minutes)
11. Cairo International Airport: Pass by
12. Airplane: (1.5 hours)
13. Sharm El Sheikh International Airport: Pass by
14. Arrive back at:: Sharm El-Sheikh

What’s Included & Excluded

Included:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Flight from Sharm to Cairo and back
• Egyptologist tour guide
• Lunch at a restaurant overlooking the Pyramids
• Entrance fees for Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx and the GEM or the old Museum (depending on the option you choose during booking process)
• 3 bottles of mineral water per person in the vehicle during the day tour
• Transfers with air-conditioned vehicles

Not Included:

• Boat trip on the Nile
• Drinks in the restaurant
• Camel riding at the Pyramids
• Any additional costs not mentioned in the program
• Entry into the burial chamber of Cheops or the burial chamber of Chephren

Important Information & What to Bring

• Please note Cairo tour is very flexible. We may need to stay a little longer or leave early at some attractions, so timings may not always be completely accurate.
• Flight times depend on availability and various logistical and weather-related factors, can cause delays or reschedule.
• Make sure to include your real names as in your passports
• The visa for Cairo is required and you can purchase it on arrival at Sharm directly upon your arrival at sharm airport for 38 usds per person.
• Or go to the airport later and purchase it by yourself and get it stamped.
• ( please make sure you get the right stamp for Cairo)
• Alternatively we can arrange it for you on the same day of Cairo trip at sharm Airport before you fly to Cairo with 35 €/ 38 $ per person.
• Minimum group for the languages (French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, deutsch) is 6 people. If the minimum number is not reached, you will need to pay an additional fee for a private tour guide.
• The minimum group size for the old museum is 6 people.

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Whether traveling solo, as a couple, or with family, the Sharm Sheikh Cairo provides the perfect balance of discovery, relaxation, and rich cultural immersion.

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For historical context and visitor guidelines, consult the official Tourism in Egypt reference before departure.