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Sharm : Cairo Excursion by Flight, Pyramid GEM or Ancient Museum

★4.8(1,083 reviews)Sharm El SheikhFull dayPickup availableFree cancellation
Sharm : Cairo Excursion by Flight, Pyramid GEM or Ancient Museum
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Overview

Experience the largest museum of ancient Egyptian art with its treasures of Egypt’s great past, such as the high-quality tomb goods. Our tour guide will humorously explain the most important exhibits in a two-hour stay and answer your questions. Marvel at the last existing wonder of the world - a fabulous experience! A total of three pyramids can be found here : the Chephren, the Cheops and the Mykerinos pyramid. You can discover the terrain on foot, horseback or on camel for yourself. After visiting the pyramids of Giza, you will head 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 hewn from the remains of a limestone hill that served as a quarry for the Cheops pyramid. Felukenfahrt on the Nile. In consultation with the tour group for a fee.

What you'll see

  1. Sharm El Sheikh
    Full day

    You will be picked up from your hotel around 4am. Upon arrival in Cairo, your tour guide will meet you and accompany you throughout the tour. Meet your Egyptological tour guide at the museum to start your day. Visit the state-of-the-art Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the largest archaeological museum in the world with over 100,000 artifacts, or the Ancient Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square. Select your preferred museum during the booking process. Afterwards, enjoy your lunch. The further course of the excursion will take you to the great pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. The pyramid tour ends at the Sphinx and the temple in its vicinity. If time permits, you will have the opportunity to drive to Cairo Bazaar at the end of the day before returning to Sharm el Sheikh. Upon arrival at the airport, you will be driven to your hotel in an air-conditioned car.

  2. Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar
    1 hour

    When returning from Cairo in the late evening, we will spend some time visiting medieval London (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, cafés and a giant dancing fountain, where you'll be drawn to Cairo's chic, modern nightlife.

  3. Cairo
    Pass by

    If we have time, we can make two characteristic visits to the Papyrus Museum and the Essential Oils Factory. These two attractions will introduce you to ancient Egyptian techniques for making papyrus and essences. These two interesting visits expand your knowledge of daily life in ancient Egypt and are also helpful for the Egyptian farmers who work in these sectors and preserve these very ancient handicrafts from ancient Egypt. (These visits depend on the time remaining.)

What's included

  • All admissions to the mentioned sights (if option selected)
  • Air tickets - All transfers with air conditioning vehicles
  • 3 bottles of mineral water per person during the day tour in the vehicle
  • Lunch

Not included

  • Admission to the burial chamber of Cheops - or Chefern pyramid.
  • Drinks in the restaurant.
  • Any additional costs not mentioned in the program.
  • Boat trip on the Nile ( 10 euros per person )
  • Spanish or French speaking tour guide (40 euros per group)

Good to know

  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Traveller reviews

4.8★1,083 reviews

Outstanding Day Trip with Exceptional Guide

What a fantastic day from start to finish. Sam was excellent—he went above and beyond, and his knowledge was genuinely second to none. Everything was so well organised from the moment we were collected, right through to being escorted through the airport. The food was lovely, even for our fussy eater, the pacing was perfect, and the small‑group setup meant we never felt rushed. Comfortable air conditioned transport through out. This experience was far better value than booking through our hotel, and our little one (7) was made to feel fully included throughout. Everything was covered apart from tips and the optional Nile cruise, which was very reasonably priced. Sam always made sure we had everything we needed and even helped us agree a fair price when my daughter wanted to buy a little pyramid. Overall, a fantastic experience that we would highly recommend.

zoefG1487RS · Jul 2026 · via Tripadvisor

Excellent day full of stories

Excellent day with a guide passionate about his country and history. Just the delay for the return flight was not very pleasant after a beautiful but long day

virginie_J · Jul 2026 · via Viator · Translated

Great experience thanks to Sholah

Excellent and well organised excursion to the Pyramids and Gem. Sholah was a great guide, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He explained things well and a great boat trip along the Nile capped a wonderful day

Kesh2 · Jul 2026 · via Tripadvisor

Full immersion in Cairo

A day that started very early, plane, pyramids, museum and other secondary but pleasant stops. Our guide was very nice, everything necessary for a truly beautiful excursion in Cairo! Thank you

Ke85 · Jul 2026 · via Tripadvisor · Translated

Amazing

This is a superb trip, 6:30 pick up & to the airport. We got our visa before we left the UK. Then just prior to the trip we get asked to show the visa & passport stamp. What I sent was incorrect, there’s an additional 600 Egyptian ponds to pay each for a stamp that’s done at the airport. On the way to the pyramids, your asked if you want to do a camel ride & or a little boat ride down the Nile, €10 each, sad yes. Once on the camel they don’t want you off of it but when it’s time to get off they demand another €10 to pay. It’s hard to get away from them without paying. Still a great view & experience seeing these historically pyramids and Sphinx. The meal was good. We were promised 3 bottles of water but only received 2, which was very annoying as it was sooooo hot. The museum was good but so big & way too hot to be stood outside listening to the guide. The river ride was a pleasant end to the day. Very tired by the end of it.

SharonMarie_E · Jul 2026 · via Viator

Great trip

Great trip visiting the pyramids and the grand Egyptian museum with Jimmy, very informative knowledgeable and friendly, also good lunch provided near the pyramids. Run very well from pick up in Sharm to pick up in Cairo. WhatsApp messages the day before to confirm all the details. Definitely recommend

oliverc674 · Jul 2026 · via Tripadvisor

Great Day Highly Recommended

We had a wonderful day! everything ran like clockwork and our guide Jimmy was so passionate about showing us many areas we had not even seen with a previous tour. Jimmy was very considerate of our needs and for the less able members of our group. The day was catered personally to our needs and we were not at all pressured to do a nile cruise or a perfume/papyrus shop! Thank you for a ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ day!

Kristy K · Jul 2026 · via Tripadvisor

An Unforgettable Day in Cairo & Giza with Reem

From start to finish, our day trip from Sharm to Cairo was absolutely flawless. We were picked up directly from our resort and taken straight through the airport, with all the visa paperwork and security handled for us — such a relief when travelling with a teenager. When we landed in Cairo, we were met by our driver and our Egyptologist, Reem, who was an absolute star from the moment we got in the car. On the drive to Giza she talked us through Egypt’s history, pointed out places of interest, and answered every question we threw at her. She made the journey feel like part of the experience rather than just travel time. At the Giza Plateau, Reem guided us around the pyramids and the Sphinx, explaining the history in a way that was fascinating, clear, and full of passion. She took photos for us, never rushed us, and made sure we saw the best viewpoints. It felt like walking through a documentary — but with someone who genuinely cared that we enjoyed every moment. Lunch was at a beautiful Egyptian restaurant overlooking the pyramids, complete with more photos and a chance to soak in the view. In the afternoon, we visited the Grand Egyptian Museum, where Reem highlighted the most important pieces before giving us time to explore on our own. We could easily have spent all day there. With a little time left before our flight, Reem arranged a short boat ride on the Nile — something I never expected to fit into the day, and a huge tick on our bucket list. Throughout the day, Reem didn’t just teach us about ancient Egypt; she also shared what life in modern Egypt is like. It was eye‑opening, thoughtful, and added so much depth to the experience. The dash back to the airport was… an adventure. Cairo traffic is absolutely wild, but our driver was excellent and somehow got us there in one piece. My son and I had a truly amazing day — one we’ll remember forever. Everything was organised perfectly, down to the smallest detail. I would never have attempted arranging all of this myself, and I’m so glad we didn’t have to. All we had to do was sit, walk, and take photos. I would 1000% recommend this trip, and we will always have happy memories of Cairo and Giza thanks to Reem.

Emma_C · Jul 2026 · via Viator

Pyramids giza, sphinx,gem museum.

had a fantastic day in Cairo. The pyramids and the GEM museum absolutely amazing. Sam our guide was so nice and friendly. he was so knowledgeable, he could answer any question. it was a great day. very well organised. 👍👍

Explorer64759703714 · Jul 2026 · via Tripadvisor

Fantastic Jimmy

We had a wonderfull time. Jimmy was really good and really looked after us. He went the extra mile when I struggled with the heat and the amount of walking.

S8277BIcarln · Jul 2026 · via Tripadvisor

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