Day trip from Sharm el Sheikh to Cairo by plane

4.8
(864 reviews)

16 to 18 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

Experience the largest museum for ancient Egyptian art with its treasures from Egypt's great past such as the gold coffin of King Tutankhamun with all its elaborate and high-quality grave goods. Our tour guide will explain the most important exhibits to you in a humorous two-hour stay and answer your questions.

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.
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.
Felucca ride on the Nile. In consultation with the tour group for a fee.

What's Included

3 bottles of mineral water per person in the vehicle during the day tour
Lunch
Air tickets - All transfers with air-conditioned vehicles
All entrance fees to the mentioned attractions (if option selected)
Entrance to the burial chamber of the Great Pyramid of Cheops or Chephren.
Drinks in the restaurant.
Any additional costs not mentioned in the program.
Boat trip on the Nile (10 euros per person)
Spanish-speaking tour guide (€30 per group)

Meeting and pickup

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

We pick you up from all hotels in Sharm el Sheikh For hotels outside Sharm el Sheikh (Dahab, Nuweiba, Taba) a transfer surcharge applies. The exact surcharge can be requested before booking. The pick up time depends on the location of the hotel and the available flights on the day of the excursion. ----------- It is better to buy the visa on arrival in Sharm at the airport for 25 euro per person. Or go to the airport a little earlier on the same day to buy the visa at the bank and then go to passport control to change the stamp and check in at the flight counter to get the boarding passes. --- Note: Please make sure to enter your correct names exactly as they appear on your passports (First name / Last name) --- ATTENTION: The order of sightseeing can be changed on site (depending on the arrival time of the flight, the traffic in Cairo and the daylight).

Itinerary

Duration: 16 to 18 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Sharm El Sheikh

    You will be picked up from your hotel at around 4 a.m. After your arrival in Cairo, your tour guide will meet you and accompany you throughout the tour. The excursion begins with a visit to the Egyptian Museum, which, in addition to its over 120,000 exhibits, also houses the golden coffin of Tutankhamun. Afterwards, you will enjoy your lunch. The rest of the excursion takes you to the great pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. The pyramid tour ends at the Sphinx and the temple located around it. If time permits, you have the opportunity to end the day by driving to the Cairo bazaar before starting the return journey to Sharm el Sheikh. After your arrival at the airport, you will be driven to your hotel in an air-conditioned car.

    8 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Khan Al-Khalili

    If the return flight from Cairo is late in the evening, we will spend some time visiting the London of the Middle Ages (Khan el Klalili market), Old Cairo, recently added to the UNESCO World Heritage list, or Cairo Festival City, an extra-large shopping mall (air-conditioned), one of the largest in the Middle East. Full of the most famous international brands, restaurants, cafes and a huge colorful dancing fountain, where you will be drawn to Cairo's chic, modern nightlife.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • Cairo (Pass by)

    If we have time, we can make two 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 be useful to the Egyptian farmers who work in these sectors and preserve these very old handicrafts from ancient Egypt. (These visits depend on the time remaining.)

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation Policy

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

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