Egypt · Monuments

1-Day Cairo Historical Tour from Sharm el-Sheikh with Pyramids

1 Day Round trip from Sharm El-Sheikh Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the iconic Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx
02 Visit the renowned Egyptian Museum to view ancient artifacts and masterpieces
03 Take in a panoramic view of all three Pyramids together
04 Enjoy lunch at a restaurant with either a wonderful Nile view or a gorgeous pyramids view

Drive from the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula to Cairo and discover some of Egypt's most celebrated ancient highlights in a single day. Visit the renowned Egyptian Museum to learn about rich Egyptian history and culture, then continue to the Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx. This tour is ideal for travellers staying in Sharm el-Sheikh who want to spend a day exploring Cairo's most famous landmarks.

Visit the Pyramids: the Great Pyramid of Cheops, one of the wonders of the world; the Pyramid of Chephren, which you may have the chance to visit from inside; and the smallest one, Mecarinus.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cairo, Sharm el Sheikh

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Journey from Sharm el-Sheikh to Cairo's Ancient Wonders

Meet the driver in front of your hotel gate in Sharm el-Sheikh. He will drive you to Cairo, where you will meet your guide.
Proceed to the Egyptian Museum, where you will be shown the masterpieces and given free time to explore on your own and visit the Mummy Room if you are interested.
Enjoy lunch at a restaurant with either a wonderful Nile view or a gorgeous pyramids view.
Visit the Pyramids: the Great Pyramid of Cheops, one of the wonders of the world; the Pyramid of Chephren, which you may have the chance to visit from inside; and the smallest one, Mecarinus. You will also see the Valley Temple of Chephren, as well as the Great Sphinx.
End your visit with a panoramic view to see the three Pyramids together.
Enjoy a camel ride in the desert (optional).
Return to your hotel in Sharm el-Sheikh.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Sharm El-Sheikh 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transportation in an air-conditioned van
Driving service
Egyptian guiding services
A bottle of water for each guest

What's Not Included

Entrance fees
Lunch

Know before you go

If you stay in Sharm el-Shiekh and want to spend just a day in Cairo to see its highlights, this tour is tailored just for you to visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum.

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