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Day Trip to Cairo from Sharm El Sheikh by Air

★★★★★ 5.0 (46 reviews) 12 Hours cairo
Trip overview

Cairo Day Tour from Sharm El Sheikh

From Sharm El Sheikh, take a flight to Cairo and discover on a full-day exploration of Egypt's history and culture. The trip begins at the classical Giza Plateau, home to the breathtaking Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Stand beneath the shadow of the enigmatic Sphinx, carved from one massive block of limestone, to hear stories about the pharaohs and their great pride and joy.                   

The next stop is at the famous Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square. One can see the treasure from King Tutankhamun, royal mummies, statues, and thousands of other Ancient Egyptian artifacts-larger than any other collection anywhere else in the world. 

After an intense immersion in ancient Egypt, change the landscape of your day by having a walk through the bustling streets of Khan El Khalili Bazaar. This age-old market offers everything from handcrafted jewelry and spices to conventional gifts, perfect for soaking up the modern Cairo street life.

When the sun sets, embrace your memories of an unforgettable journey; return to Sharm El Sheikh. Hence, an extraordinary Sharm El Sheikh day tour is among the highly ranked Egypt day tours, probing ancient glories with its cultural transformations. For those tourists who want to connect much deeper with Egyptian heritage, this should literally be a 'must-see' in any well-designed Egypt tour itinerary.

 

Tour highlights

What makes this day different

Egyptian Museum

Khan El Khalili

Sphinx

Pyramids 

The route

Your itinerary

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12 Hours

Pyramids, Museum & Bazaar Experience

Start Pyramids tours from Sharm El Sheikh day trips, whereby initially an egypt day trips agent will pick you up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh to transfer you to Sharm Airport to fly to Cairo, where you will be received and assisted by our guide tour. Following this, the guide Egyptologist shall escort you to visit the superb

Pyramids of Giza:

Rising through the desert sands outside Cairo, these ancient wonders have entranced travelers for millennia. The three Pyramids of Giza, Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, remain symbols of Egypt's vast history and architectural genius. They were built more than 4,500 years ago as tombs for kings and possess extraordinary precision and scale; with the Great Pyramid, once called one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

 The Great Sphinx:

With its singularly carved limestone structure, the magnificent statue bearing the body of a lion with the head of a pharaoh is the protector of the Giza Plateau, thought to be representing King Khafre. The Great Sphinx is one of the world’s largest and oldest monumental sculptures, exhibiting strength, wisdom, and protection.

Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant in Cairo. Then proceed to

The Egyptian Museum:

Situated in Down Town Cairo, this museum is home to the largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts in the world. The Egyptian Museum takes the visitor on an amazing journey through several millennia of history with treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun, royal mummies, fine jewelry, statues, and artifacts from the ancient Egyptian routine life.

 Khan El Khalili Bazaar:

 this marketplace invites a sensory feast of colors, odors, and sounds. A centuries-old souk, Khan El Khalili Bazaar consists of slender alleys fringed by shops selling spices, perfumes, jewels, traditional crafts, textiles, and souvenirs.

What’s included

Everything’s taken care of

Included

  • Pick up services from your hotel in Sharm and return
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Return flight ticket Sharm / Cairo / Sharm
  • Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide during your trip
  • Entrance fees to the mentioned sites in Cairo
  • Lunch meal at local restaurant in Cairo
  • Shopping tours in Cairo
  • All taxes and service charge

Not included

  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tipping
  • Personal spending
  • Optional activities
Prices

One rate all year — the more of you, the less each pays

Group sizePrice per person
Solo travellerPrivate tour for one US$ 740/ person
2-4 travellers US$ 580/ person
5-8 travellers US$ 490/ person
9-16 travellers US$ 460/ person
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US$ 65 per person

Sound & Light Show at the Giza Pyramids

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US$ 50 per person

Abu Simble Tour by land

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US$ 80 per person

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Luxor Temple

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US$ 35 per person
What travelers say

Stories from real explorers

Don't take our word for it — here's what our guests share after their day with us.

5.0
★★★★★
46 reviews on Tripadvisor
★★★★★Tripadvisor

Hoda was an amazing guide, sharing with us her incredible knowledge about the history and culture of Egypt. She is a warm and caring person, helping us meet our "wish-list' items on this trip!!

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K E Bat
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★★★★★Tripadvisor

I highly recommend Hoda. She is a wonderful guide for English speaking travelers. Her knowledge and enthusiasm for Egyptian history and culture is infectious. She made my tour of Egypt a trip of a lifetime.

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Valerie S
Group
★★★★★Tripadvisor

Hany is a knowledgeable, kind and thoughtful guide. He can tailor a personalized tour to what you want to see, or can plan an entire itinerary. He is incredibly responsive and dependable. Hands down the best way to see E...

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Vicky
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