Day trip from Sharm el Sheikh to Cairo by plane
Overview
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Experience the largest museum for ancient Egyptian art with its treasures from Egypt's great past such as the gold coffin of King Tutankhamun with all its elaborate and high-quality grave goods. Our tour guide will explain the most important exhibits to you in a humorous two-hour stay and answer your questions.
Marvel at the last existing wonder of the world - a fabulous experience! You will find a total of three pyramids here: the Chephren, Cheops and Mykerinos pyramids. You can discover the area on foot, on horseback or by camel.
After visiting the pyramids of Giza, you will go to the Great Sphinx, by far the largest and most preserved sphinx. It consists of a human head on a lion's body. The Sphinx was carved from the remainder of a limestone mound that served as a quarry for the Great Pyramid of Cheops.
Felucca ride on the Nile. In consultation with the tour group for a fee.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
3 bottles of mineral water per person in the vehicle during the day tour
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Flight tickets
All entrance fees to the mentioned attractions (if option selected)
Entrance to the burial chamber of the Great Pyramid of Cheops or Chephren.
Drinks in the restaurant.
Any additional costs not mentioned in the program.
Boat trip on the Nile (10 euros per person)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Sharm El Sheikh
You will be picked up from your hotel at around 4 a.m. After your arrival in Cairo, your tour guide will meet you and accompany you throughout the tour. The excursion begins with a visit to the Egyptian Museum, which, in addition to its over 120,000 exhibits, also houses the golden coffin of Tutankhamun. Afterwards, you will enjoy your lunch. The rest of the excursion takes you to the great pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. The pyramid tour ends at the Sphinx and the temple located around it. If time permits, you have the opportunity to end the day by driving to the Cairo bazaar before starting the return journey to Sharm el Sheikh. After your arrival at the airport, you will be driven to your hotel in an air-conditioned car.
Khan Al-Khalili
If the return flight from Cairo is late in the evening, we will spend some time visiting the London of the Middle Ages (Khan el Klalili 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.
Options
small group with entrance fees
This option includes the entrance fees (pyramid area,
Sphinx - lunch - transfers - museum).
Pickup included
small group without entrance fees
This option includes lunch and transfers. Entrance fees to the mentioned attractions are not included.
Pickup included
Reviews
795 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic trip for the family to Cairo
Daniel F,
Aug 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00What a fantastic day. Family of 4, with two young children. We have made so many memories and felt like we got to see the real Cairo. Our tour guide Achmed was fantastic. He's funny, helpful and genuinely cares about the people he is showing around. Couldn't thank him enough. Thank you Achmed for a fantastic day. Pickup was bang on time and got to Cairo earlier than expected. Achmed met us at the airport and then we were off. We did a camel ride with a view over the pyramids and then to the pyramids themselves. Then the sphinx. A stop off at a bouduin fa.ily tea house and perfumery, a genuine papyrus shop, a nile cruise as well a tour around the markets of old Cairo. Not forgetting the visit to the old Cairo museum (new one still closed atm) was a jam packed day full of surprises and fun. We managed to cram so much in. Memories forever. Thank you book Tour egypt and Achmed. Highly recomened.
A wonderful trip, just...
Mark C,
Aug 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00A wonderful trip, just filled with memories that will last several lifetimes. Cairo itself is a wonderful experience, so full of life in all of its colours, and so beautiful at night. Pyramids were unbelievable, we went late in the day which helped us with access and time to soak it in, however, like everywhere else we went in Egypt, everyone had there hands out looking for money. Want a picture? Pay me. Want a picture of my camel? Pay me. And if you didn't pay enough, be prepared to pay more or walk away, which we did - more than once. But don't let that detract you from a wonderful place and people. Our guide took us to a nighttime market which was full of eye opening sights and smells. The Egyptian museum was incredible.. Incredibly hot - take plenty of water.. To see the spoils of tutankhumans tomb was filled with mixed emotion. We were in awe of the spectacle but also humbled by the tomb raiders that robbed his and other last resting places.. Our guide was knowledgeable and patient. There was a tour member who had mobility issues and he held hwe hand, gave her assistance and showed infinite patience with her. If you are in any doubt about this trip, just do it, you will not regret it..
Excursion very...
laure p,
Aug 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very interesting and rewarding excursion. The various stakeholders were very kind to us. Many thanks to our guide and driver for their professionalism and sympathy. I highly recommend this activity.
a fabulous day we will remember forever and our guide Farmi was fabulous!!
karina w,
Aug 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00we traveled with our 18 year old and 8 year and we had an amazing time. we were worried in case it was too much for the children but our guide farmi ensured the children were happy and well looked after. An amazing day and a fabulous guide thank you for giving our children a wonderful experience
Highly recommend
Milosz B,
Jul 20, 2025
- Viator
4.00We are extremely happy with the trip and everyone who wants to see Cairo without doing so much planning themselves should book this excursion. There was a smooth and easy contact with the company and we received all the information, the tickets and all the confirmations on WhatsApp. We booked a group trip but it turned out that it was only us which made the trip even more fun because we could decide all the times and didn’t have to wait for anyone. Our guide Muhammad and the driver were fantastic and made sure everything went just as we pleased. They would wait for us as long as we wished and we never felt rushed. If we wanted to be somewhere for a longer time, that was fine and if we wanted to continue with the trip faster, that was fine too. Visiting the pyramids and seeing the sphinx was an unforgettable experience. The only thing we did not really enjoy was the Bazar. There were great things to buy and we’re happy we saw it but the sellers were too pushy, it all felt very uncomfortable. We found our guide and the driver after about 25 minutes and could leave right away. Then we were driven to a big shopping mall (a 180 degrees difference from the Bazar, it felt as if we were in a completely different country. It was quiet, calm and clean).
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