Cairo Day Trip by Coach: Pyramids, Sphinx & Museum

Overview

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo for an immersive full-day excursion. Explore your choice of world-class museums (the Grand Egyptian Museum or the historic Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square), enjoy a delicious lunch at a restaurant overlooking the Pyramids, marvel at the Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx across the plateau, and visit traditional craft workshops while coordinating with the return security convoy.

Highlights

• Giza Plateau Wonders: Marvel at the Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Khafre, and Menkaure), capture stunning panoramic photos from Panorama Point, and stand before the Great Sphinx.
• World-Class Museum Exploration: Visit either the expansive Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) or the historic Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square (depending on your booking option).
• Pyramids-View Lunch: Savor a delicious lunch at a restaurant offering magnificent views overlooking the pyramids.
• Cultural Craft Stops: Learn about ancient papyrus-making and essential oils at specialized local centers while awaiting police convoy departure.
• Optional Nile Experience: Enhance your day with an optional boat cruise on the Nile River (available at an additional cost).

Itinerary

1. 1

   Hotel Pickup & Bus Departure· 6 to 9 Hours

   Early morning hotel pickup in Sharm El Sheikh followed by an air-conditioned coach journey to Cairo escorted by the security convoy.

2. 2

   Museum Visit (GEM or Tahrir)· 2 Hours

   Guided tour exploring either the Grand Egyptian Museum or the old Egyptian Museum with an Egyptologist guide.

3. 3

   Optional Nile Boat Cruise· 30 Minutes

   Relax and view Cairo from the water on a Nile boat ride (optional / extra cost).

4. 4

   Lunch at Pyramids-View Restaurant· Meal Stop

   Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch at a restaurant overlooking the Giza Pyramids.

5. 5

   Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Sightseeing· 2 Hours

   Guided walking tour across Panorama Point, the Great Pyramid, Khafre, Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx (Note: Exterior viewing only; entering inside the pyramids is excluded).

6. 6

   Convoy Waiting & Craft Stops· Shopping / Sightseeing

   Visits to the Papyrus Museum and essential oils factory while gathering for the return security convoy.

7. 7

   Return Bus Journey & Drop-Off· 6 to 9 Hours

   Evening coach travel back from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh, followed by a direct transfer returning you to your hotel.

Order of stops may change and is confirmed with your quotation.

What’s included

• Round-Trip Hotel Transfers in Sharm El Sheikh
• Air-Conditioned Coach Transport (Including Convoy Coordination)
• Expert Egyptologist Guide
• Lunch at a Restaurant Overlooking the Pyramids
• Entrance Fees for the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, and Either the GEM or Tahrir Museum

• Optional Nile River Boat Trip
• Drinks at the Restaurant
• Camel Rides at the Pyramids
• Admission to the Burial Chambers of Cheops or Khafre
• Entry Visa (Can be arranged upon arrival at Sharm Airport for $38 USD per person)
• Gratuities & Tips for the Guide and Driver

Pickup & meeting point

Hotel Pickup: Early morning pickup directly from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh by air-conditioned coach. Cairo Arrival: Meet your tour guide upon arriving in Cairo to begin your scheduled museum and sightseeing itinerary. Return Drop-Off: Comfortable coach transport back to Sharm El Sheikh, followed by a transfer returning you directly to your hotel at the end of the day.

Cancellation

To be confirmed with the supplier before booking.

Also visits

This experience departs from Sharm El Sheikh.

Places on this tour