Fly to Cairo: Pyramids & Museum from Sharm El Sheikh
Travel from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo for a private day tour of the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum with a dedicated Egyptologist guide and included lunch.
This Fly to Cairo: Pyramids & Museum from Sharm El Sheikh day trip connects the Red Sea coast to the ancient monuments of Cairo. Accompanied by your private licensed Egyptologist guide upon arrival in Cairo, you will explore Egypt's most famous Pharaonic landmarks in a single day.
Your sightseeing itinerary begins at the Giza Plateau, where you will examine the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, and the limestone Great Sphinx. After a break for lunch at a quality local restaurant, you will visit the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square to view thousands of ancient artifacts, including statues, sarcophagi, and royal treasures.
Ground transfers in both Sharm El Sheikh and Cairo are coordinated around your flight schedule. The price covers private vehicle transfers in Cairo, hotel pick-up in Sharm El Sheikh, lunch, and a licensed Egyptologist guide; flights and entrance fees are paid separately.
What you will see
- Giza Plateau Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure
- The iconic Great Sphinx of Giza
- Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square
- Lunch at a quality local restaurant in Cairo
- Private Egyptologist guide for Cairo sightseeing
Your day
Day 1Cairo Pyramids & Museum Day Trip
Your driver will pick you up early from your Sharm El Sheikh hotel and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, meet your private Egyptologist guide and driver. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle directly to the Giza Plateau to explore the Great Pyramids and the Great Sphinx.
Enjoy a sit-down lunch at a local restaurant before heading to the Egyptian Museum in central Cairo to examine Pharaonic artifacts and royal statues. After completing your museum tour, your driver will return you to Cairo Airport for your evening return flight, with hotel drop-off waiting in Sharm El Sheikh.
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off services from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh
- All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo
- Bottled water during the tour
Not included
- Flights and hotel accommodation — not included
- Entrance fees to all mentioned sites (paid on site)
- Any optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Drinks during meals
- Tipping for guide and driver
- Personal expenses
Frequently asked questions
Is hotel pick-up included?
Yes, round-trip private ground transfers between your resort in Sharm El Sheikh and Sharm El Sheikh Airport, as well as private transfers in Cairo, are provided as part of the tour package.
Are flight tickets included in the price?
No, round-trip flight tickets between Sharm El Sheikh and Cairo are not included in the tour price. Domestic flights can be booked independently or arranged upon request prior to your tour date.
Are entrance fees included?
No, entry tickets to the Giza Pyramids complex and the Egyptian Museum are not included in the tour price. Entrance tickets must be paid on site at the official ticket counters using a bank card.
Is this a private tour?
Yes, your ground transfers and sightseeing in Cairo are strictly private. You will have a dedicated air-conditioned vehicle, professional driver, and personal Egyptologist guide throughout your time in Cairo.
