Cairo day trip from Sharm El Sheikh: Pyramids & Museum

Two hours in the Egyptian Museum, then stand at the Great Pyramid of Cheops

A full-day tour from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo covers the Egyptian Museum with a guided walk through ancient royal history, then moves to Giza for three stops at the pyramids: the Great Pyramid, a panoramic overlook of all three, and the Sphinx. Bus transfer, lunch and entrance fees are included. The day runs 18 hours with pickup from your hotel.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Egyptian Museum4h · entry included
2. Giza Pyramids2h · entry included

Cairo and Giza Pyramids Tour

• Pick up from hotel lobby
• Bus transfer to Cairo with rest stop
• Arrive in Cairo and visit Egyptian Museum
• Guided tour of Egyptian Museum
• Optional 40-minute Nile Felucca ride
• Lunch at touristic restaurant
• Visit Great Pyramid of Cheops
• Stop at panoramic view of 3 pyramids
• Optional camel ride by pyramids
• Visit Sphinx and Valley of Kings
• Two shopping stops
• Bus transfer back to Sharm El Sheikh

The experience

The tour starts with a six-hour bus ride from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo, arriving around 8:30 AM. Your guide meets you at the Egyptian Museum, where you spend two hours walking through the collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, learning about the pharaohs, queens and daily life in the kingdoms that built the monuments you'll see later. After the museum, you have the option to take a 40-minute felucca ride on the Nile before heading to lunch at a local restaurant.

The afternoon centers on Giza. You stop first at the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the only surviving wonder of the ancient seven. A second stop takes you to higher ground for a panoramic view of all three pyramids together, where camel riding is available if you want it. The third stop brings you to the Sphinx and the Valley of the Kings. Two shopping stops follow before the six-hour return drive to Sharm El Sheikh, arriving back at your hotel in the evening.

What’s included

• Open buffet lunch at a local restaurant.
• round-trip bus transfer from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo and back.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• entrance fees to the Egyptian Museum and Giza Pyramids.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday and SaturdayDeparts at 00:30

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (6 to 10 years) · Infant (under 6)

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish, Italian and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 17 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Egypt Tours Club

Is this one for you?If you speak English, Italian or Russian, the guide commentary is live and follows you through both sites. The 18-hour day is full and starts early, so it suits travelers with a free day and the stamina for long bus rides and walking in the heat.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Italian and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 10 years); Infant (under 6).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the bus ride from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo?

The bus takes around six hours each way, with one rest stop on the drive to Cairo. You'll arrive at the Egyptian Museum around 8:30 AM and depart Cairo for the return journey in the late afternoon.

What exactly is inside the Egyptian Museum?

The Egyptian Museum holds the major artifacts and treasures of ancient Egypt, including royal mummies, statues, jewelry and objects from the tombs of pharaohs and queens. Your guide walks you through the collection for two hours, explaining the history and significance of what you're seeing.

Do I get to go inside the pyramids or just see them from outside?

You visit the pyramids from outside. The tour includes three stops at Giza: one at the base of the Great Pyramid of Cheops, one from higher ground where you can see all three pyramids at once, and one at the Sphinx and Valley of the Kings.

Is the felucca ride on the Nile included, or do I pay extra?

The felucca ride is optional and not included in the tour price. It's a 40-minute boat ride on the Nile offered between the museum visit and lunch if you want to add it.