Highlights
- Marvel at the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx.
- Enjoy lunch at a restaurant overlooking the Pyramids of Giza.
- Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) or the Museum of Antiquities on Tahrir Square.
- Explore Cairo from the water on a boat cruise. (Optional, subject to surcharge)
- Benefit from a flexible itinerary and a personal experience
Description
We will pick you up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh for your fascinating excursion to Cairo and the Pyramids of Giza. You will then travel to Cairo by air-conditioned coach. Upon your arrival in Cairo, you will receive a warm welcome from our tour guide.
You will then be taken directly to the museum of your choice. Visit either the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the largest archaeological museum in the world, with over 100,000 artifacts. Its most striking exhibit is the legendary golden mask of Tutankhamun, along with his dazzling collection of jewels and treasures that have captivated the world for centuries, or the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square. It is the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East and houses the world's largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities.
Select your preferred museum during the booking process.
After that, you can relax and explore Cairo from the water on a Nile cruise (optional, at an additional cost, after consulting with your tour guide).
Then enjoy a delicious lunch at a nearby restaurant overlooking the pyramids.
After lunch, you will continue to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: the Great Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Khafra and Menkaure).
Start at Panorama Point, the best vantage point for breathtaking views of the Pyramids of Giza. From there, you can take fantastic photos. Visit the Pyramid of Cheops (the Great Pyramid of Giza), the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. Also visit the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, each of which has its own unique architectural features. Admire the Great Sphinx and let yourself be enchanted by its enigmatic expression.
Since all buses have to wait at the end of the day for the convoy traveling from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh, you will make one or two of the following stops:
Visits with character to the Papyrus Museum and the essential oils factory.
During these two visits, you will learn about the ancient Egyptian techniques for making papyrus and essential oils.
These two fascinating visits will broaden your understanding of daily life in ancient Egypt and also support the Egyptian farmers who work in these sectors and preserve these ancient crafts. (While you wait for the convoy to return)
At the end of the day, you will be taken back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.
Includes
Transfers by air-conditioned bus
Egyptologist guide
Lunch at a restaurant overlooking the pyramids
Entrance fees for the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the GEM or the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities (depending on the option you choose)
Excludes
Boat trip on the Nile
Drinks at the restaurant
Camel ride at the Pyramids
Any additional costs not mentioned in the itinerary
Admission to the burial chamber of Cheops or the burial chamber of Khafre.
Important Information
- Due to the convoy, the trip from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo (one way) can take between 7 and 9 hours, as all buses and cars must be escorted by a police car for security reasons.
A visa is required to enter Cairo. You can purchase this directly upon arrival at Sharm El Sheikh Airport for USD 38 per person and make sure it gets the right stamp for Cairo. Alternatively, you can take a taxi later, buy the visa at the bank at the airport, and have it stamped there. Alternatively, we can arrange this for you on the day of your trip through another company during the time of pick-up from your hotel. The cost for this is EUR 35 / USD 38 per person.
The minimum group size for the following languages (French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, German) is 6 people. If the minimum number is not reached, you will need to pay an additional fee for a private guide.
The minimum group size for a visit to the old museum is 6 people.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
