+6Cairo Day Trip by Plane: GEM & Pyramids – Sharm El Sheikh
Description
See the best of Cairo in one day without the long drive. On this Cairo day trip by plane from Sharm El Sheikh, you visit the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Pyramids of Giza with an Egyptologist guide. It is ideal if your time is short.
We pick you up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh at about 05:30 for your flight to Cairo, which takes about an hour. The trip runs daily and takes about 12 hours.
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is home to the complete treasures of King Tutankhamun. The Great Pyramid of Giza is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing.
Start with a guided tour of the GEM. Then walk around the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx on the Giza Plateau, with time for photos and the stories of how they were built. Lunch is at a local restaurant, followed by shopping time in Cairo's bazaars.
This trip has one option with hotel transfers, round-trip flights, the guide, lunch and entrance fees to all included sites. Entry inside the Great Pyramid and a Nile boat trip are not included. The Citadel or Old Cairo can be added at extra cost.
Good to know: you need a valid passport and a full Egyptian visa, as the free Sinai-only stamp is not enough. Wear comfortable shoes for walking. Your exact pickup time is confirmed on WhatsApp or Telegram after booking.
Highlights
- Round-trip flights Sharm El Sheikh – Cairo
- Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) and Tutankhamun's treasures
- Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx
- Professional Egyptologist guide
- Lunch, shopping time and all entrance fees
- Optional Citadel, Old Cairo or Nile boat trip
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Sharm El Sheikh
- Round-trip flight tickets (Sharm El Sheikh – Cairo)
- Professional Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees to all included sites
- Guided tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
- Visit to the Pyramids and the Sphinx
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Walking tour on the Giza Plateau
- Shopping time in Cairo
Not included
- Entrance to the Great Pyramid (optional ticket)
- Boat trip on the Nile River (optional activity)
Know before you go
- Provide a valid phone number and email for easy contact.
- Pickup time will be confirmed via WhatsApp or Telegram.
- Valid passport required for airport and Cairo entry.
- Full Egyptian visa (not Sinai-only) needed for this tour.
- Wear comfy clothes and shoes for walking tours.
Cancellation policy
Guests may cancel their booking up to 12 hours before the tour to receive a full refund. Cancellations made within 12 hours of the tour start time are non-refundable. No-shows will also be charged the full amount.
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Frequently asked questions
Hotel transfers, round-trip flights between Sharm El Sheikh and Cairo, a professional Egyptologist guide, entrance fees to the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Giza Plateau, lunch and shopping time.
About 12 hours. Pickup is at about 5:30 AM, and the flight to Cairo takes about an hour.
Yes. A visit to the Citadel or Old Cairo can be added as an optional experience at extra cost, as well as a Nile boat trip or entry inside the Great Pyramid.
You need a valid passport for the airport and a full Egyptian visa – the free Sinai-only stamp is not enough for this trip.
By plane you save about 12 hours of driving and have more energy for the sightseeing. The bus is the more budget-friendly option.
Yes. The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is home to the complete treasures of King Tutankhamun, and you explore it with a professional Egyptologist guide.
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What travelers say about Cairo Day Trip by Plane: GEM & Pyramids – Sharm El Sheikh
Would 100% recommend using this tour company; would definitely use them again.
Cairo Excursion by plan from Sharm El SheikhGreat day out in Cairo: pyramids, Sphinx, museum, nice local lunch, and good guidance throughout
Cairo Excursion by plan from Sharm El SheikhWell-organized, comfortable transport, friendly staff — overall a very positive experience with good value.
Cairo Excursion by plan from Sharm El SheikhThe tour offers a meaningful glimpse into Egypt’s living culture and history, not just sightseeing
Cairo Excursion by plan from Sharm El SheikhOur guide helped us take many pictures without even asking. We enjoyed the day from beginning to end
Cairo Excursion by plan from Sharm El SheikhDespite being a long day, everything was planned well and communication was excellent.
Cairo Excursion by plan from Sharm El Sheikh