+13Grand Egyptian Museum & Pyramids by Bus – Sharm El Sheikh
Description
See the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Pyramids of Giza on this full-day Cairo trip by bus from Sharm El Sheikh. It is ideal for history lovers, with an Egyptologist guide.
We pick you up from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh at about 23:00, and you travel overnight in a comfortable air-conditioned bus. The drive takes about 6 hours each way. The trip runs daily and takes about 22 hours.
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is home to thousands of ancient artifacts, including the treasures of King Tutankhamun. The Great Pyramid of Giza is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing.
You arrive in Cairo in the morning for a guided tour of the GEM. Then walk around the Great Pyramids and the Great Sphinx on the Giza Plateau, with time for photos. Lunch is at a local restaurant, followed by shopping time before the drive back.
This trip has one option with hotel transfers, the bus, the Egyptologist guide, lunch and entrance fees to all included sites. Entry inside the Great Pyramid is an optional extra ticket.
Good to know: you need a valid passport and a full Egyptian visa, as the free Sinai-only stamp is not enough. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, a hat and sunscreen, and bring snacks and water. Your exact pickup time is confirmed on WhatsApp or Telegram after booking.
Highlights
- Overnight air-conditioned bus from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo
- Guided visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
- Treasures of King Tutankhamun
- Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx
- Professional Egyptologist guide
- Lunch, shopping time and all entrance fees
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Sharm El Sheikh
- Professional Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees to all included sites
- Guided tour of the Grand Museum
- 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)
Know before you go
- Full Egyptian visa (not Sinai-only) needed for this tour.
- Valid passport needed for travel to Cairo.
- Wear comfy clothes, shoes, hat, and sunscreen.
- Long bus ride (≈6 hrs each way) — bring snacks and water.
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 pickup and drop-off in Sharm El Sheikh, the bus to Cairo and back, a professional Egyptologist guide, entrance fees to the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Giza Plateau, lunch at a local restaurant and shopping time.
About 22 hours. Pickup is at about 11:00 PM, and the drive takes about 6 hours each way.
You need a valid passport and a full Egyptian visa – the free Sinai-only stamp is not enough for this trip.
No. Entry inside the Great Pyramid is optional and costs extra.
Yes. The treasures of King Tutankhamun are displayed at the Grand Egyptian Museum, which you visit with your guide.
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, a hat and sunscreen, and bring snacks and water for the long bus ride. Don't forget your passport.
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What travelers say about Grand Egyptian Museum & Pyramids by Bus – Sharm El Sheikh
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Grand Egyptian Museum & Pyramids from Sharm El SheikhI couldn’t believe how much we saw in one day — highly efficient tour.
Grand Museum Excursion by Bus from Sharm El SheikhThis is the best day trip you can take from Sharm.
Grand Museum Excursion by Bus from Sharm El SheikhThe local staff were warm and welcoming.
Grand Museum Excursion by Bus from Sharm El SheikhGreat photo opportunities everywhere.
Grand Museum Excursion by Bus from Sharm El SheikhThe trip was well-paced — not rushed.
Grand Museum Excursion by Bus from Sharm El Sheikh