Egypt · Archaeology

Cairo Day Tour by Air from Sharm El Sheikh Private Experience

12 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Sharm El-Sheikh. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Fly round-trip between Sharm El Sheikh and Cairo in one day
02 Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum with a private Egyptologist guide
03 Visit the Giza Plateau, including the pyramids and Great Sphinx
04 Stop at the panorama area for memorable photos
05 Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant during the tour
06 Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle in Cairo

Fly from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo for a private day tour that brings together some of Egypt’s most iconic ancient sites. With a private Egyptologist guide and private transport in Cairo, you’ll explore the Grand Egyptian Museum before heading to the Giza Plateau to see the pyramids and the Great Sphinx.

Your day also includes lunch at a local restaurant, bottled water during the tour, and time for optional extras such as a Nile boat ride or entry inside one of the pyramids. After your sightseeing, return to Cairo Airport for your flight back to Sharm El Sheikh and transfer to your hotel.

Begin your day with a guided visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum, where you will discover some of the most remarkable treasures of ancient Egypt in a world-class setting.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cairo, Giza, Sharm el Sheikh

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cairo day tour from Sharm

Early Morning Pickup in Sharm El Sheikh

You will be picked up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh and transferred by air-conditioned vehicle to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for your flight to Cairo.

Arrival in Cairo

Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, your qualified Egyptologist guide will be waiting for you outside the arrival hall.

Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

Begin your day with a guided visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum, where you will discover some of the most remarkable treasures of ancient Egypt in a world-class setting.

Optional Nile Boat Ride

After the museum visit, enjoy an optional boat ride on the Nile and take in views of Cairo from the river.

Lunch

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Giza Pyramids & Great Sphinx

Continue to the Giza Plateau to visit:

The Great Pyramid of Khufu
The pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure
The Great Sphinx
The panorama area for memorable photos

You will also have free time for an optional visit inside one of the pyramids (additional ticket).

Return to Cairo Airport

After the tour, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight back to Sharm El Sheikh.

Arrival in Sharm El Sheikh

Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred back to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Sharm El-Sheikh. 3 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Round-trip domestic flight tickets (economy class)
Hotel pick-up & drop-off in Sharm
Private Egyptologist guide in Cairo
Private air-conditioned vehicle in Cairo
Entrance fees to mentioned sites
Lunch at local restaurant
Bottled water during the tour

What's Not Included

Entry inside the Great Pyramid (optional ticket)
Royal Mummies Room ticket (optional)
Drinks during lunch
Personal expenses
Gratuities (optional)

Know before you go

Confirmation will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

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