Pyramids of Giza and Egyptian Museum Day Tour by Plane from Sharm
Fly to Cairo for a full day of ancient wonders, from pharaonic relics to the last standing marvel of the ancient world.
This Cairo day tour from Sharm El Sheikh by plane takes you on a carefully guided journey through two of Egypt's most celebrated historic landmarks in a single day. You will visit the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square and then head to the Giza Plateau to stand before the Great Pyramids and the Great Sphinx.
The Egyptian Museum, built in 1901, houses a collection of more than 120,000 ancient artifacts spanning thousands of years of pharaonic civilization. Among its treasures are objects recovered from royal tombs, monumental statuary, and the renowned contents of Tutankhamun's burial chamber.
At Giza, the pyramid complex built during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom presents the only surviving monument of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The three pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos have stood on the plateau for more than 4,500 years.
A visit to a papyrus workshop rounds out the day by illustrating how ancient Egyptians used this plant-based material to document their civilization long before the invention of modern paper.
Tour Highlights
Explore the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square, home to over 120,000 ancient artifacts and antiquities.
Stand before the Great Pyramids of Giza, the sole surviving monument of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Encounter the Great Sphinx, a 66-foot statue with a human head and a lion's body, symbolizing strength and wisdom.
Visit a papyrus workshop and learn how ancient Egyptians used this plant to record their history and knowledge.
Enjoy a scenic boat ride on the Nile River during your time in Cairo.
Savor a traditional lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant between the morning and afternoon sightseeing sessions.
Travel conveniently by plane from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo and back, maximizing time at the sites.
Itinerary
A representative collects you from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh and transfers you to the airport. You board your flight to Cairo, where another representative meets and assists you on arrival.
You visit the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities on Tahrir Square, one of the largest museums in the region. Its galleries present a representative selection of its 120,000-item collection, covering dynastic history from the earliest periods through the Greco-Roman era.
A short boat ride on the Nile offers a different perspective of Cairo from the water. Lunch is served at a traditional Egyptian restaurant before the afternoon transfer to Giza.
You arrive at the Giza Necropolis to visit the three pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos, constructed during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom. The Great Sphinx stands nearby, carved from limestone and measuring 20 meters in height.
A stop at a papyrus workshop explains how ancient Egyptians cultivated and processed the papyrus plant to create one of the world's earliest writing surfaces. Demonstrations illustrate the traditional production technique.
You are transferred back to Cairo Airport for the return flight to Sharm El Sheikh. A driver meets you on arrival and returns you to your hotel.
What Is Included
Included
- Round-trip flights between Sharm El Sheikh and Cairo
- All airport transfers and hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees to the Egyptian Museum
- Entrance fees to the Giza Pyramid Complex
- Papyrus museum visit
- Nile boat ride
- Lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant
- All transportation between sites in Cairo
Not Included
- Entrance fee to the interior of the pyramids
- Personal travel insurance
- Optional camel or horse ride at Giza
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal purchases and souvenirs
- Any beverages not included with lunch
Important Information
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Secure your place on this full-day guided excursion from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo and experience the Egyptian Museum and the Pyramids of Giza in a single remarkable day.
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