Cairo Day Trip from Sharm El Sheikh by Coach – Giza & Museum
22 hours, shared coach for up to 40 guests. Overnight coach, Giza, Sphinx, a museum and lunch, with hotel transfers included.
At a glance
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The short answer
A 22-hour budget coach trip from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo with 6 to 7 hours of driving each way, a guided visit to Giza and the Sphinx, a museum and lunch.
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Snapshot
Good to know
- Destinations
- Sharm El Sheikh · Cairo · Giza Pyramids · Great Sphinx
- Includes
- Collection from, and return to, your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh (Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Nabq, Hadaba or the Old Market area) · An air-conditioned coach, shared with other guests · An English-speaking Egyptologist guide in Cairo · Admission to the Giza Plateau and the museum · Lunch at a restaurant in Cairo
- Guide languages
- English
Best time to go
Winter and spring are the most comfortable seasons for walking at Giza. Summer is very hot on the plateau, so the early arrival helps.
- Egyptian tour operator since 1988, with an office in Sharm El Sheikh
- ETAA Licence 718, Category A
02Overview
A first look
This is a very long day trip by coach from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo and back, with six to seven hours of driving each way. The coach collects you at about 00:30, crosses Sinai and goes under the Suez Canal, and reaches Giza at about 08:30. An Egyptologist takes you round the pyramids and the Sphinx, then to a museum, followed by lunch. The coach leaves for Sharm at 15:30 and gets back late at night. The coach is shared with up to 40 guests. A full Egypt visa is needed, as the free Sinai stamp does not cover Cairo.
Background
The facts
Cairo is about 500 km from Sharm El Sheikh, across Sinai and under the Suez Canal. The coach takes 6 to 7 hours each way, making the whole trip about 22 hours.
Named in this entry
Sharm El Sheikh·Giza Pyramids·Egyptian museum
Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- Budget-minded, fit travellers with a full Egypt visa who want to see the pyramids and are happy to spend most of the day travelling.
Maybe not, if
- Anyone without a full Egypt visa, and people who struggle with very long journeys.
What lingers
- 01An overnight coach from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo, crossing Sinai and the Suez Canal
- 02An Egyptologist leads you round all three Giza pyramids and up to the panorama viewpoint
- 03The Great Sphinx, visited in the late morning, with your Egyptologist explaining its history
- 04Time inside one of Cairo's two big museums: the Grand Egyptian Museum or the NMEC in Fustat
- 05Lunch at a local restaurant, with entrance tickets for Giza and the museum included
- 06Shared coach for up to 40 guests, with hotel collection and return
Honest assessment
The honest pluses and minuses, as our own team sees them after running this trip.
Highlights
- The lowest-cost way to see Giza from Sharm
- Egyptologist guide, tickets and lunch included
- No flights or airport queues
Things to Consider
- Around 13 hours on the coach
- A very long day with little time at each site
Stop by stop
Detailed itinerary
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The fine print
What's included – and what is left out
Included
- Collection from, and return to, your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh (Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Nabq, Hadaba or the Old Market area)
- An air-conditioned coach, shared with other guests
- An English-speaking Egyptologist guide in Cairo
- Admission to the Giza Plateau and the museum
- Lunch at a restaurant in Cairo
- Drinking water on the coach
Not included
- Tips for your guide and driver
- The extra ticket to enter inside a pyramid
- Camel or horse rides at Giza
- Drinks with your lunch
- Your own spending money
Field notes
From our Egyptologists
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Take a proper neck pillow and a blanket, as sleep on the way there makes the day easier
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Eat a snack before lunch, as the first meal is not until 14:30
Before you go
What to pack & wear
Children & families
On this shared trip, children under 2 travel free, ages 2 to 11 pay half the adult price, and ages 12 and over pay the adult price. The day lasts about 22 hours with long coach journeys, so please consider carefully how younger children will cope.
These fares are a guide, as prices and departure move through the year. Do ask us and we will confirm the fare for the days you have in mind.
On the ground
Your route
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
01How does the price for the Cairo coach trip work?
The price is per person and is the lowest-cost way to see the pyramids from Sharm. It covers the coach, guide, tickets, lunch and water. Prices are provisional until our team confirms your booking, and we confirm availability before payment.02Do I need a visa for this trip?
Yes. The free entry stamp for Sharm El Sheikh and the rest of Sinai does not cover Cairo, so a full Egypt visa is needed. Please check this before you book and bring your passport on the day, as the road has checkpoints.03What time is collection and when do we get back?
Collection is at about 00:30 from hotels in Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Nabq, Hadaba and the Old Market area. The coach leaves Cairo at about 15:30 and reaches Sharm between about 21:30 and 22:30. Our team confirms exact timings after booking.04Is this long day suitable for children?
Under 2s travel free, ages 2 to 11 pay half the adult price, and ages 12 and over pay the adult price. The trip is about 22 hours with long coach journeys, so it is hard on younger children. Please think carefully before you book it for them.05What should I bring on the coach?
Bring your passport with a full Egypt visa, a neck pillow, a light blanket, a hat, sun cream, comfortable shoes and snacks. The coach air conditioning is cold at night. Wear light clothes that you can add layers to, and keep some cash for tips and optional tickets.06How does cancellation work, and who operates it?
Cancel three or more days before for a full refund, and between three days and 24 hours before for half. Inside 24 hours, nothing is refunded. We are an Egyptian operator (ETAA Licence 718), not an ATOL or ABTA member, and we do not sell international flights. The coach is shared.
If plans change
Plans change? We make it easy.
- More than 72 hours before your tour: keep the full amount as credit towards a future holiday with us, or take a refund.
- Between 72 and 24 hours beforehand: hold on to the whole amount as credit, or have part of it refunded.
- Within 24 hours of the tour, or if you don't turn up, we're unable to offer a refund or credit.
- Should we ever have to cancel, because of the weather or anything else beyond our control, you won't lose a penny.
Credit stays valid for 12 months from your original travel date and can go towards any tour, cruise or stay with us.See the complete terms for cancelling and refunds
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