Full-Day Trip to Cairo from Sharm El-Sheikh: Pyramids, Great Sphinx & Egyptian Museum
by Magic tour Egypt
Overview
This full-day bus tour from Sharm El-Sheikh to Cairo lasts about 19 to 20 hours and covers some of Egypt’s most famous landmarks. The first highlight is the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, where visitors spend around three hours viewing more than 120,000 artifacts including the Narmer Palette and the statue of King Djoser. A qualified Egyptologist guide provides detailed explanations throughout the visit. After the museum, the tour continues to the Great Sphinx of Giza, where guests have about one hour to see the limestone statue with a lion’s body and human head. Next, a two-hour visit is made to the Giza Pyramid Complex, allowing time to observe the ancient pyramids up close. Lunch is included at a restaurant in Giza, with local Egyptian dishes served during a roughly 55-minute break. The tour includes hotel pick-up and drop-off in Sharm El-Sheikh, transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, and entrance fees to all mentioned sites. An optional Nile river tour is available but not included, and travelers must arrange their own entry visa to Cairo. Governmental taxes and service fees are not included in the price. Transfer time to and from Cairo is counted within the total duration.
Highlights
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Itinerary
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
Visitors spend about three hours in this museum located in Tahrir Square. The collection includes over 120,000 ancient Egyptian artifacts. Key items include the 5,000-year-old Narmer Palette and the oldest life-sized statue of King Djoser. A qualified guide shares detailed information about the exhibits and Egyptian history.
180 min
Great Sphinx
This stop allows about one hour at the Great Sphinx of Giza, a limestone statue featuring a reclining sphinx with the body of a lion and a human head.
60 min
Giza Pyramid Complex
Guests spend two hours at the Pyramids of Giza, examining these ancient architectural structures that are symbols of Egypt's engineering achievements.
120 min
Giza
A lunch break of approximately 55 minutes takes place at a restaurant in Giza, where local Egyptian cuisine is served.
55 min
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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