Cairo Day Trip from Sharm El Sheikh by Bus: Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum

Cairo- Grand Egyptian Museum tour & Giza Pyramids from Sharm El Sheikh

Enjoy a comprehensive, full-day bus excursion from Sharm El Sheikh. This trip includes a visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)—the world’s largest archaeological museum dedicated to ancient Egyptian heritage—as well as lunch at a local restaurant, time for shopping, and an unforgettable tour of the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx.

Excursion Itinerary

• Hotel Pick-up: You will be picked up from your hotel (usually around 1:00 AM, depending on location) to begin the drive to Cairo with your English-speaking representative.
• Arrival in Cairo: The estimated arrival time in Cairo is 8:30 AM. Upon arrival, you will be met by your certified English-speaking guide at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) to officially begin your tour.
• Nile Felucca Ride (Optional) This optional experience offers a relaxing ride on a traditional Nile felucca (sailboat). Enjoy the refreshing breeze, take in stunning views of the city from the water, and get a unique perspective of the great Nile River. (Extra charge: 10 EURO).
• The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) The GEM is a world-class facility designed to showcase Egypt’s incredible heritage. Located near the Pyramids, its architecture combines modern design with traditional motifs, offering stunning views of the Giza Plateau. The museum houses thousands of artifacts, including the magnificent Tutankhamun galleries and the Solar Boat Museum.
• Lunch Lunch will be served at a local restaurant near the Pyramids area. Please note that drinks are not included in the cost of the meal and are available for an extra charge.
• Shopping You will have approximately one hour to shop for souvenirs and Egyptian goods. (If you are not interested in shopping, you are welcome to wait in the comfort of our air-conditioned bus.)
• Giza Plateau Discovery (The Pyramids of Giza) Witness these ancient wonders, built over 4,500 years ago as monumental tombs for the Pharaohs. The Giza Necropolis is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and includes the three most famous pyramids in the world: the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops), the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure.

Your tour culminates at The Great Sphinx of Giza, one of ancient Egypt’s most iconic monuments. This mysterious and enigmatic statue, featuring a lion’s body and a human face, stands at the edge of the plateau, guarding the pyramids.

• Drive Back to Sharm You will depart Cairo around 6:00 PM. Upon arrival in Sharm El Sheikh, our representative will meet you and escort you back to your hotel.