Cairo Day Trip by Bus – From Sharm El Sheikh
Overview
Explore the wonders of Cairo on a full-day bus excursion from Sharm El Sheikh. Visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. This tour is perfect for history lovers and first-time visitors to Egypt.
Tour Program
Pickup & Drive to Cairo:
Pick up from your hotel at 1:00 AM (exact time confirmed locally).
Drive approximately 500 km to Cairo.
Midway rest stop about 2 hours before Cairo, where toilets, breakfast, and refreshments are available.
Egyptian Museum of Antiquities:
Arrive in Cairo around 8:30 AM.
Explore one of the largest museums in the world, with over 120,000 artifacts spanning Pharaonic, Greek, and Roman periods.
Highlights include Tutankhamun’s collection.
Optional visit to the Mummies’ Hall (200 LE per person).
Museum visit lasts approximately 2 hours.
Lunch:
Enjoy lunch at a local quality restaurant.
Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx:
Visit the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) – the only surviving wonder of the ancient world.
See the Pyramids of Chephren and Mykerinos.
Take a close-up look at the Sphinx, the legendary guardian with a lion’s body and King Chephren’s head.
Visit the Valley Temple, where King Chephren’s body was prepared for burial.
Return to Sharm El Sheikh:
Depart Cairo by bus in the evening.
Arrive back at your hotel around 12:30 AM.
Inclusions
Air-conditioned transportation
Professional English-speaking tour guide
Bus tickets
Lunch (open buffet)
Entrance fees to the Pyramids (outside view) and Egyptian Museum
Exclusions
Entrance to the Mummies’ Hall (inside museum)
Entry to the interior of the Pyramids
Drinks
Optional Nile River sailing boat (10 USD)
Gratuities
What to Take
Passport
Breakfast box
Comfortable sport shoes
Sunglasses & hat
Sun cream