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Cairo Day Trip from Sharm El Sheikh by Road: Giza & Museum

22 hours, shared coach for up to 40. Giza, Sphinx, museum, lunch, guide and tickets included, driving 6 to 7 hours each way.

At a glance

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The short answer

A shared 22-hour coach day trip from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo, driving 6 to 7 hours each way, with a guided visit to Giza, the Sphinx, a museum and lunch.
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Snapshot

Good to know

Destinations
Sharm El Sheikh · Cairo · Giza Pyramids · Great Sphinx
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Sharm El Sheikh (Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Nabq, Hadaba, Old Market) · Air-conditioned coach shared with other guests · Egyptologist guide in Cairo (English) · Entrance tickets: Giza Plateau and the museum · Lunch at a local restaurant
Guide languages
English

Best time to go

October to April has milder temperatures at Giza. In summer the plateau is very hot, and the early arrival helps somewhat.

  • Egyptian tour operator working since 1988
  • ETAA Licence 718, Category A, and IATA member

02Overview

A first look

This is a 22-hour day trip from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo by road, in a shared air-conditioned coach with up to 40 guests. It leaves at 00:30, drives 6 to 7 hours to Cairo with a rest stop and checkpoints, then spends the day at the Giza Plateau, the Great Sphinx, a museum and lunch, and drives back that evening. Tickets, lunch, an Egyptologist guide and transfers are included. It is very long and tiring, and it suits travelers who want Giza without a flight.

Background

The facts

Cairo is about 500 km from Sharm El Sheikh by road, across Sinai and under the Suez Canal. The coach takes 6 to 7 hours each way, and the whole trip is about 22 hours.

Named in this entry

Giza Plateau·Great Sphinx·Cairo·Suez Canal·Sinai

Suited to

Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • Travelers who want to see the pyramids from Sharm without flying and who accept a very long day.

Maybe not, if

  • Anyone who dislikes long journeys, cannot sit for hours or has only the free Sinai stamp.

What lingers

  • 01Overnight coach from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo, 6 to 7 hours each way
  • 02Giza Plateau with the three pyramids and the panorama point, with an Egyptologist guide
  • 03The Great Sphinx with an English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • 04Museum visit, either the Grand Egyptian Museum or the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
  • 05Entrance tickets for Giza and the museum, plus lunch, included
  • 06Air-conditioned coach shared with up to 40 guests, with no flights needed

Honest assessment

Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.

Highlights

  • No flights needed
  • Tickets, guide and lunch included
  • Giza, the Sphinx and a museum in one day

Things to Consider

  • 6 to 7 hours of driving each way
  • Very little sleep, with a 00:30 start

Stop by stop

Detailed itinerary

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The fine print

What's included – and what isn't

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Sharm El Sheikh (Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Nabq, Hadaba, Old Market)
  • Air-conditioned coach shared with other guests
  • Egyptologist guide in Cairo (English)
  • Entrance tickets: Giza Plateau and the museum
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Bottled water on the coach

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Ticket to go inside a pyramid
  • Camel or horse ride at Giza
  • Drinks with lunch
  • Personal expenses

Field notes

From our Egyptologists

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    Bring a neck pillow and sleep on the outbound drive

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    Check your visa before the day, as the Sinai stamp does not cover Cairo

Before you go

What to pack & wear

Children & families

Children under 2 travel free, ages 2 to 11 pay half the adult price, and ages 12 and over pay the adult price. No minimum age is set, but the trip is about 22 hours with 6 to 7 hours on the coach each way. Parents should be sure a child can manage it.

Indicative rates only – pricing and departure fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.

On the ground

Your route

✈1Sharm el-Sheikh2Cairo3Giza

Asked & answered

Frequent questions

  1. 01How does the price work for the road trip to Cairo?
    The price is per person for a seat on a shared coach of up to 40 guests. It covers transfers, the coach, an Egyptologist guide, entrance tickets and lunch. Prices are provisional until our team confirms your request. Going inside a pyramid, camel rides and drinks are extra.
  2. 02What time do we leave, and when do we get back?
    Pickup is at 00:30 from hotels in Naama Bay, Sharks Bay, Nabq, Hadaba and the Old Market. The coach returns to Sharm at about 22:30, with drop-offs in the late evening. Our team confirms the times once your request is accepted. Plan for roughly 22 hours.
  3. 03Can children come on this trip?
    Children under 2 travel free, ages 2 to 11 pay half the adult price, and ages 12 and over pay the adult price. No minimum age is set, but it is a very long overnight day. Check that your child can sit for 6 to 7 hours each way.
  4. 04Which visa do I need for Cairo?
    You need a full Egypt visa, not the free Sinai-only stamp that you get on arrival at Sharm El Sheikh, because that stamp does not cover Cairo. Bring your passport on the day. If you only have the Sinai stamp, ask our team before booking.
  5. 05How do I cancel, and what are the terms?
    A full refund applies if you cancel at least 3 days ahead. Cancel between 3 days and 24 hours before and we refund half. Closer than 24 hours, or a no-show, is not refundable. Tell us as early as you can, because the refund depends on how many days remain before the trip starts.
  6. 06Is a flight option available for this trip?
    Yes, there is a separate private day trip by air, which is shorter on the road but starts around 04:00. This trip is the road option: it is shared with up to 40 guests and has no flights. The coach, tickets and guide are all arranged by us.

If plans change

Plans change? We make it easy.

  • More than 72 hours before your tour: keep the full amount as credit toward future travel with us, or take a refund.
  • Between 72 and 24 hours: keep the full amount as credit, or take a partial refund.
  • Within 24 hours of the tour, or if you don't show up, we're unable to offer a refund or credit.
  • If we ever have to cancel, for weather or anything beyond our control, you lose nothing.

Credit is valid for 12 months from your original travel date and can be used on any tour, cruise or stay with us.Read our full cancellation and refund policy

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