Cairo day tour by plane from Sharm el Sheikh: Pyramids and museum

See three pyramid complexes and 120,000 artifacts in one day from the Red Sea

A full-day tour from Sharm el Sheikh to Cairo by air, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking Egyptologist guide, lunch and entrance fees included. You spend two hours in the Grand Egyptian Museum exploring Tutankhamun's collection and other Pharaonic treasures, then visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the plateau viewpoint for photographs. The flight gets you there and back in a single day without arranging transport or visas yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cairo tour visiting museum and pyramids

• Visit Grand Egyptian Museum
• Explore Tutankhamon's collection
• See the Great Pyramids of Giza
• View the Sphinx
• Take photos from Plateau viewpoint

The experience

If you're staying in Sharm el Sheikh and Cairo is on your list but feels too far for a day trip, this tour solves that problem: the flight cuts the drive time in half, and the itinerary packs two major sites into the hours you have. You start at the Grand Egyptian Museum, where an Egyptologist guide walks you through more than 120,000 pieces spanning Pharaonic, Greek and Roman periods. The focus is Tutankhamun's collection: the golden masks, furniture and ceremonial objects that fill entire galleries. Two hours there, then you head to Giza.

The Pyramids portion covers the three main complexes: the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the Pyramid of Chephren, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. You see them from ground level and from the highest point of the plateau, where the sight lines let you photograph all three at once. The Sphinx sits nearby. Lunch is included and vegetarian options are available if you request them when booking. The whole day runs 18 hours door-to-door, which means an early start and a late return, but the flight time is short enough that the day stays manageable.

Your guide speaks English (or Spanish, Italian, French, or one of three other languages, pick at booking). Hotel or port pickup is included, and you'll need a valid passport for the flight. The operator handles visa requirements separately. Children travel at a reduced rate when accompanied by two paying adults.

What’s included

• Entrance fees to the Grand Egyptian Museum and Giza Pyramids complex.
• lunch with vegetarian option available.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• hotel or port pickup and drop-off.
• qualified Egyptologist guide in your choice of language.
• round-trip flight from Sharm el Sheikh to Cairo.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Wednesday and SundayDeparts at 04:30

Book up to15h before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Arabic and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Sharm Smile Tour

Is this one for you?The 18-hour day and early start mean this tour suits someone with a full free day and the stamina for a long itinerary, not a half-day outing. The flight makes it possible to see both sites without spending most of the day in transit.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Arabic and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2).

Can I go inside the pyramids on this tour?

The tour includes entry to the Giza Pyramids complex and the Grand Egyptian Museum, where you explore the interior galleries. Entry fees to go inside the pyramid structures themselves are separate and not included in the tour price.

What's included in the lunch?

Lunch is provided as part of the tour. Vegetarian options are available. Let the operator know at the time of booking if you need one.

How much walking is involved?

The museum visit involves walking through galleries for two hours. At Giza, you walk around the pyramid complex and can climb to the plateau viewpoint for photographs. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though the heat and the amount of ground covered can be tiring.

What do I need to bring for the flight?

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel. The operator will ask for your passport details (name, number, expiry and country) when you book, so have that information ready.

What time does the tour start and end?

The full day runs 18 hours including the flight and hotel pickup. You'll leave early in the morning and return late in the evening. Exact times depend on flight availability, which the operator confirms when you book.