Cairo Day Trip from Sharm El Sheikh by Bus

Discover Cairo’s ancient landmarks on a guided day trip from Sharm El Sheikh by bus. Travel overnight to the capital, explore the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), visit the Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx, and see traditional bazaars and Egyptian crafts. Lunch and the listed museum and pyramid entrance tickets are included. An optional Nile motorboat ride is available for an additional $10 per person.

This is a long day with an overnight road journey and walking at the sights. Your guide accompanies the Cairo visits, while the return transfer takes you back to your Sharm El Sheikh hotel.

Cairo Day Trip from Sharm El Sheikh: Tour Itinerary

Overnight journey to Cairo

Pickup from your Sharm El Sheikh hotel takes place around midnight. Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to the coach for an approximately six-hour journey. Rest on the way, then meet your professional guide on arrival in Cairo.

Grand Egyptian Museum

Start at the Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza Plateau. Explore collections that span thousands of years of ancient Egyptian history, including treasures associated with Tutankhamun, with context from your guide.

Optional Nile motorboat and lunch

Choose an optional motorboat ride on the Nile for $10 per person if you wish to see Cairo from the river. This activity is separate from the included tour price. Enjoy the included lunch at a local restaurant before continuing the sightseeing program.

Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx and Valley Temple

Visit the Giza Plateau to see the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure. Admire the Great Sphinx and explore the Valley Temple while your guide explains the monuments and their place in ancient Egyptian history.

Bazaars and return to Sharm El Sheikh

Browse traditional bazaars and learn about papyrus making and Egyptian perfumes; shopping is optional. Board the coach for the return drive and transfer back to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.

Tour Highlights

• Guided Cairo sightseeing from Sharm El Sheikh with overnight return coach travel
• Grand Egyptian Museum and its ancient Egyptian collections
• Giza Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure
• Great Sphinx and Valley Temple
• Included lunch at a local restaurant
• Optional Nile motorboat ride for $10 per person
• Traditional bazaars, papyrus and perfumes

What to Bring

• Passport and visa documents for the journey
• Comfortable clothes and walking shoes
• Camera, sunglasses, hat and sunscreen
• Light jacket or sweatshirt for the cooler overnight hours
• Cash for optional activities, shopping and drinks