Day trip to Cairo by bus from Sharm el Sheikh

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1 day (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 3 more

In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel. It runs along the Gulf of Suez. Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be met by your guide, who will accompany you throughout the tour. The excursion begins with a visit to the Egyptian Museum, which, in addition to its more than 120,000 exhibits, also houses Tutankhamun's golden coffin. Afterwards enjoy your lunch. The further course of the excursion takes you to the great pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. The tour of the pyramids ends at the Sphinx and the temple surrounding it. At the end of the day, if time permits, you will have the option to drive to the Cairo Bazaar before returning to Sharm el Sheikh.
At the end of the trip you might visit a perfume factory or a papyrus factory, depending on the time left.

What's Included

Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Soft drinks
Boat trip on the Nile
All services that are not mentioned in the description.
camel riding at the pyramids
Spanish-speaking guide (30 euros per group)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Guests will be picked up from all hotels in Sharm el Sheikh. Due to the convoy, the journey from Sharm El sheikh to Cairo (One way) can take between 7 and 9 hours as all buses and cars have to be driven by a police car for security reasons. It is written in total at Sharm airport. To be able to travel to Cairo you need a visa. You can buy the visa when you arrive in Sharm at the airport for 25 USD per person. or you can take a taxi later, buy it at the bank at the airport and then go to Nabq Bay to get the stamp. It will cost around 25 USD per person. Or we can organize it for you on the day of travel through another company. It will cost 31 euros per person.

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Meeting point

Guests are picked up from all hotels in Sharm el Sheikh.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 day (approximately)
  • 1
    The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

    Visit the famous Egyptian Museum with its countless historical exhibits.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Nile River

    Enjoy a boat trip on the Nile for a fee or stroll along the banks of the Nile for free.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Pyramids of Giza

    Marvel at the last existing wonder of the world - a fabulous experience! You will find a total of three pyramids here: the Chephren, Cheops and Mykerinos pyramids. You can discover the area on foot, on horseback or by camel. Duration between 2 and 3 hours.

    3 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Great Sphinx

    After visiting the pyramids of Giza, you will go to the Great Sphinx, by far the largest and most preserved sphinx. It consists of a human head on a lion's body. The Sphinx was carved from the remainder of a limestone mound that served as a quarry for the Great Pyramid of Cheops. Duration approx. 20-30 minutes.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • Cairo (Pass by)

    Since all buses have to wait for the convoy leaving Cairo for Sharm at the end of the day, you will make one or two of the following stops: characteristic visits to the Papyrus Museum and the Essential Oil Factory. These two attractions will familiarize you with the ancient Egyptian techniques of making papyrus and essences. These two interesting visits will increase your knowledge of daily life in ancient Egypt and will also help the Egyptian farmers who work in these sectors and preserve these very old handicrafts from ancient Egypt. (While waiting for the convoy to return)

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Book Tour Egypt

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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