Staying in Sharm El Sheikh but dreaming of the pharaohs? You don’t need to give up several days of your holiday to see them. This Cairo day trip from Sharm El Sheikh by plane takes you from your hotel to the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx in a single day, with a professional Egyptologist beside you the whole way.
You fly instead of facing a long road journey, so your time goes on the sights rather than on the highway. Lunch, entrance tickets and transfers are all arranged for you.
Cairo is one of those places you want to see properly, and the flight makes that possible in one day. Here is what you get:
The day starts early, but it’s worth it. We collect you from your hotel and drive in an air-conditioned vehicle to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, where you get ready for your flight to Cairo.
Settle in and enjoy the flight to Egypt’s busy capital. While other travellers spend hours on the road, you will already be getting close to the pyramids.
When you land, your Egyptologist guide meets you and takes you straight into the story of ancient Egypt. The Grand Egyptian Museum is one of the most impressive archaeological museums in the world. You will see monumental statues, royal treasures and everyday objects that show how the ancient Egyptians lived, what they believed and how they honoured their dead.
This is where the pharaohs, their gods and their burial traditions start to make sense, and your guide helps connect the dots.
Next you head to the Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramid of Khufu and the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. Your guide explains how they were built, why they mattered in ancient Egyptian belief, and how such remarkable engineering has lasted for thousands of years.
You will have time for photos and to take in the views of the whole complex from the designated viewpoints.
Optional extras, such as going inside a pyramid or riding a camel, may be available for an additional fee.
Time for a proper break. You will have an open-buffet lunch at a local restaurant, with plenty of choice, so you can rest and recharge before the afternoon.
Then you meet the Great Sphinx of Giza, the limestone monument with a lion’s body and a king’s head. Your guide shares the theories about its origins, its link to the pyramids and why it remains one of Egypt’s best-known symbols. There’s time to explore and take photos at your own pace.
Once the sightseeing is done, you are driven to Cairo International Airport for the journey back to the Red Sea.
Board your flight and put your feet up. You are due to land in Sharm El Sheikh at around 09:50 PM, where your excursion ends after a full and memorable day.
Important note: the flight times mentioned above may change slightly depending on flight availability and airline schedules. The order of the sightseeing may also be adjusted for museum entry arrangements, traffic and operational conditions. We will always confirm your final timings with you before the trip.
Yes. By flying, you spend your day at the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx instead of on a long road journey.
Hotel pickup in Sharm El Sheikh is at around 05:30 AM, and the flight to Cairo is scheduled for 07:30 AM.
The return flight leaves Cairo at 08:50 PM, with arrival in Sharm El Sheikh at approximately 09:50 PM.
Yes, they may change slightly depending on flight availability. We will confirm your final timings before the trip.
Yes. A professional Egyptologist guide accompanies you throughout the day.
Yes, an open-buffet lunch at a local restaurant is included. Drinks are not.
Yes, tickets for the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Giza Pyramids area and the Great Sphinx are included. Entry inside the pyramids is charged separately where applicable.
Entering a pyramid may be possible for an additional fee, paid on the day.
Children aged 2–11 pay €300, and infants under 2 pay €170. It is a long day, so consider your child’s comfort before booking.
Yes, pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh are included.
From the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum to the Pyramids of Giza and the mysterious Sphinx, this is the easiest way to experience the best of Cairo while staying in Sharm El Sheikh. One day, thousands of years of history.
To reserve your place or ask a question, contact us by email at [email protected] or on WhatsApp at +201009255585.
