16-Hour Cairo Tour by Plane from Sharm El Sheikh with Giza Pyramids

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World
• 02 Marvel at the uniqueness of the Sphinx
• 03 Discover more about the history and artifacts at the world-renowned Egyptian Museum
• 04 Shop in Cairo during your day trip

Embark on a 16-hour day trip from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo by plane and discover some of Egypt's most iconic ancient treasures. Explore the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Tahrir Square, home to remarkable Pharaonic artifacts including King Tutankhamun's gilded coffins, then continue to the Giza plateau to marvel at the ancient Pyramids, the Sphinx, and Cheops' solar boat. You can also opt for a Nile boat trip and enjoy lunch during the day before flying back to Sharm El Sheikh.

Enjoy an optional boat trip on the Nile and relish a delicious buffet lunch of typical Egyptian cuisine by the river's edge.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 16 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cairo, Giza, Sharm el Sheikh

Languages Arabic, English, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Cairo Day Trip by Plane from Sharm El Sheikh

• Embark on a comfortable air-conditioned public bus ride from Sharm El Sheikh and set out on a day trip to Cairo.
• Once you arrive, your guide will accompany you to the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Tahrir Square, where you will be amazed by the magnificent treasures of Pharaonic Egypt, including the gilded coffins of King Tutankhamun.
• Enjoy an optional boat trip on the Nile and relish a delicious buffet lunch of typical Egyptian cuisine by the river's edge.
• Afterwards, proceed to the Giza plateau to explore the remarkable Pyramids, constructed over 4,500 years ago as a tribute to the pharaohs Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos.
• Marvel at the enigmatic Sphinx and learn about Cheops' solar boat, which was built to navigate the underworld.
• At the end of the day, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight back to Sharm El Sheikh.
• Upon arrival at Sharm El Sheikh Airport, meet your driver and return to your accommodation.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Hotel pickup from Sharm El Sheikh
• Transportation by air-conditioned public bus to Cairo
• Domestic flight (Cairo - Sharm)
• Local guide
• Soft drinks
• All entry fees to the attractions mentioned in the itinerary
• Lunch
• Shopping in Cairo
• Pickup from Sharm El Sheikh Airport and drop-off at your hotel

What's Not Included

• Drinks at the restaurant
• Entry inside the Great Pyramids
• Optional 20-minute cruise (€10 to be paid in cash onsite)
• Camel ride
• Visa, if required (30$ to be paid in cash onsite)

What to bring

• Passport or ID card
• Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

• If you do not have a visa, you may need to buy one for 30 USD before travelling to Cairo.
• The visa is accepted only in USD currency.
• You will be informed of your pickup time at least one day before the tour.
• The flight time might change depending on the season.
• The pickup time and drop-off depend on the flight times.
• If the return flight is at 8:00 PM, your guide will transfer you directly to the airport. If the flight is at 10:00 PM, the guide can take you to local shops and cafes, or you can choose to wait at the airport.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Sharm El-Sheikh, Second Sharm Al Shiekh, Egypt

Tour start

Sharm El-Sheikh, Second Sharm Al Shiekh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.