Cairo & Pyramids from Sharm El Sheikh 2026 - from $45

Tour Programme

Departure from hotel at night
Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx
Egyptian Museum
Nile boat trip
Lunch
Return to Sharm El Sheikh

What's included

Included in price

Hotel transfer and back
Entrance tickets
Nile boat trip
Lunch
Guide
Insurance

Not included

Drinks
Entry inside pyramids (+$15)
Personal expenses

About the Tour

Cairo from Sharm El Sheikh - the most popular day trip in Egypt. The Giza Pyramids are the only surviving wonder of the ancient world, built around 2560 BC. The Great Sphinx has guarded the plateau for 4,500 years. The Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square holds over 120,000 artefacts, including the 11-kg solid-gold death mask of Tutankhamun. A Nile boat trip rounds off the day. All of this for $45 per person, including transfer, guide, and lunch.

What to bring

Passport Sunscreen Hat Drinking water Camera Comfortable shoes Light clothing

Discounts

Children 6–11 years - 50% of adult price

Children under 5 - free

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the $45 price?

Hotel transfer and back, entrance tickets to the Giza plateau and Egyptian Museum, Nile boat trip, lunch, professional guide, insurance.

Can I go inside the pyramids?

Yes, entry inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu costs an extra $15, payable on site.

Is a passport required?

Yes, a passport is mandatory for crossing the Suez Canal.

When is the best time to visit Cairo?

October–April is optimal. Very hot in summer (35–40°C), but tours run year-round.

Cairo and the Pyramids from Sharm El Sheikh: the complete guide

The distance from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo is around 500 km via the Sinai Peninsula and the tunnel under the Suez Canal. The coach departs at night and arrives at Giza in the early morning - exactly when the pyramids look most impressive, in soft morning light, before the main tourist groups arrive.

The Giza Pyramids

The three Giza Pyramids - Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren), and Menkaure (Mykerinos) - were built between 2560 and 2510 BC. The Great Pyramid of Khufu, at 138 metres, was the tallest structure in the world for 3,800 years. It consists of 2.3 million stone blocks weighing between 2.5 and 15 tonnes each. Alongside stand three smaller queens' pyramids and several nobles' mastabas.

The Great Sphinx

The Great Sphinx is a monolithic sculpture 73 metres long and 20 metres high, carved from a single limestone outcrop around 2500 BC. The face of the Sphinx is most commonly believed to represent Pharaoh Khafre. Between the paws stands the Dream Stele of Thutmose IV.

The Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square, founded in 1902, is one of the largest museums in the world. Over 120,000 exhibits cover the entire history of ancient Egypt. The centrepiece is the Tutankhamun room: the 11-kg gold death mask, three nested coffins, chariots, throne, and jewellery.

Nile boat trip

The Nile is the world's longest river (6,650 km) and the lifeblood of Egyptian civilisation. A boat trip on the Nile in Cairo is the calm finale to an action-packed day, with views of the Cairo skyline, mosques, and bridges from the water.

Practical information

Passport mandatory. Wear comfortable shoes - the Giza plateau involves a lot of walking. Very hot in summer - hat and water are essential. Entry inside the Great Pyramid costs an extra $15, payable on site.