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Cairo Day Trip from Sharm El Sheikh by Air – Pyramids & GEM

15 hours, private. Domestic flights, Egyptologist guide, Giza, Sphinx, Grand Egyptian Museum and lunch, with airport transfers included.

At a glance

Departs
Daily

The short answer

A private 15-hour day trip from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo with return domestic flights of about 1 hour, a guided visit to Giza, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, and lunch.
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Snapshot

Good to know

Destinations
Sharm El Sheikh · Cairo · Giza Pyramids · Great Sphinx · Grand Egyptian Museum
Includes
Economy flights from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo and back, booked by us · Private transfers to and from the airport in Sharm El Sheikh · Your own air-conditioned vehicle and driver in Cairo · A private English-speaking Egyptologist as your guide · Admission to the Giza Plateau and the Grand Egyptian Museum
Guide languages
English

Best time to go

October to April has the most comfortable temperatures in Cairo. In summer the plateau is very hot, so the early start at the pyramids helps.

  • Egyptian tour operator since 1988, with an office in Sharm El Sheikh
  • IATA member, holding ETAA Licence 718 (Category A)

02Overview

A first look

This private day trip takes you from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo by plane and back again in 15 hours. A driver takes you to the airport at about 04:00, and the flight to Cairo lasts roughly an hour. A private Egyptologist and driver meet you on arrival, then guide you around the Giza Plateau, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, with lunch near Giza. You fly home in the evening. Domestic flights are booked by us and included. It suits travellers who want Cairo's main sights without an overnight stay, and who can manage a very early start.

Background

The facts

Cairo lies about 1 hour by air from Sharm El Sheikh. Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum are roughly an hour's drive from Cairo Airport, depending on traffic.

Named in this entry

Sharm El Sheikh·Giza Pyramids

Suited to

Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • Travellers on a Sharm holiday who want to see the pyramids and the new museum in one day, in comfort and with a private guide.

Maybe not, if

  • Anyone who cannot cope with a 04:00 start, two flights and a long day on foot.

What lingers

  • 01Return domestic flights from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo, booked by us in economy class
  • 02Private Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned vehicle for your party only
  • 03The three great pyramids at Giza, Khufu's, Khafre's and Menkaure's, plus the panorama viewpoint above them
  • 04The Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple, visited without a coach schedule to follow
  • 05The Grand Egyptian Museum, including the Grand Staircase and the Tutankhamun galleries
  • 06Lunch at a local restaurant near Giza, with private transfers at each airport

Honest assessment

The honest pluses and minuses, as our own team sees them after running this trip.

Highlights

  • No overnight stay or change of hotel
  • Private guide and vehicle, so you set the pace
  • Flights, tickets and lunch all included

Things to Consider

  • Very early start and late finish
  • Time at each site is limited by the flight schedule

Stop by stop

Detailed itinerary

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The fine print

What's included – and what is left out

Included

  • Economy flights from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo and back, booked by us
  • Private transfers to and from the airport in Sharm El Sheikh
  • Your own air-conditioned vehicle and driver in Cairo
  • A private English-speaking Egyptologist as your guide
  • Admission to the Giza Plateau and the Grand Egyptian Museum
  • A restaurant lunch near Giza
  • Drinking water

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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    Wear shoes you can walk in on sand, as the pyramids are more uneven than they look

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    Eat a good breakfast at the airport, since lunch is not until midday

Before you go

What to pack & wear

Children & families

The price for children on this private trip is shown when you enter their ages in your booking request. From the age of 2, every child must have their own seat on the flight. The day starts around 04:00 and finishes late, so please consider whether your child can manage it.

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

✈1Sharm el-Sheikh2Cairo3Giza

Asked & answered

Frequent questions

  1. 01How does the price for the private Cairo day trip work?
    The price is per person and falls as your party grows, because the guide and vehicle are shared between you. It includes flights, transfers, guide, tickets and lunch. Prices are provisional until our team confirms your booking. Booking is by request, and we confirm availability and flights before you pay.
  2. 02What time will I be collected, and what about my visa?
    Collection is at about 04:00 for a flight at around 06:00, depending on the airline. A free entry stamp for Sharm and the rest of Sinai does not cover Cairo, so you need a full Egypt visa. Please check this before you book, and bring your passport on the day.
  3. 03Can my children come, and do they need a flight seat?
    Yes. The price for children is shown when you enter their ages in the request. Flights need a seat from age 2, so the cost rises at that age. The day is long and starts at 04:00, so consider how your child copes with early starts and long days before you book.
  4. 04What should I bring and wear for Giza?
    Bring your passport, a hat, sun cream and some cash for optional tickets. Wear comfortable shoes, because you walk on sand and uneven stone. Light clothing that covers your shoulders and knees suits both the sun and the museum. Pack light, as you carry everything all day.
  5. 05What is the cancellation policy for this trip?
    Cancel three or more days before for a full refund. Between three days and 24 hours before, half is refunded. Cancel within 24 hours, or fail to turn up, and no refund is given. Because flights are booked in advance, please tell us as early as you can.
  6. 06Is this trip private, and who arranges it?
    It is private, with a guide and vehicle for your party only. We are an Egyptian operator (ETAA Licence 718), not an ATOL or ABTA member, and we do not sell international flights. Domestic flights on this trip are booked by us and included. Group size is limited to 15.

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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