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Cairo Day Trip from Sharm El Sheikh by Flight: Pyramids & GEM

15 hours, private. Domestic flights, Egyptologist guide, vehicle, entrance tickets and lunch included.

At a glance

Departs
Daily

The short answer

A private 15-hour day trip from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo by air, with flights included, visiting the Giza Plateau, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, about 1 hour of flying each way.
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Snapshot

Good to know

Destinations
Sharm El Sheikh · Cairo · Giza Pyramids · Great Sphinx · Grand Egyptian Museum
Includes
Return domestic flights Sharm El Sheikh–Cairo, booked by us (economy) · Private airport transfers in Sharm El Sheikh · Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver in Cairo · Private Egyptologist guide (English) · Entrance tickets: Giza Plateau and Grand Egyptian Museum
Guide languages
English

Best time to go

October to April is cooler at Giza. In summer the plateau is very hot, so the early arrival helps. Weekdays are generally less crowded at the sites.

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

02Overview

A first look

This is a 15-hour private day trip from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo by air. We book your return domestic flights, which take about an hour each way, and a private guide and driver meet you at Cairo Airport. The day covers the Giza Plateau, the Great Sphinx, lunch and the Grand Egyptian Museum, and you are back at your Sharm hotel that night. Tickets, transfers and lunch are included. It suits travelers who accept a 04:00 start in exchange for seeing Cairo without a long coach ride.

Background

The facts

Cairo lies about 400 km north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. The flight takes about 1 hour, and the day trip totals roughly 15 hours including airport transfers and a drive to Giza.

Named in this entry

Giza Plateau·Great Pyramid·Great Sphinx·Grand Egyptian Museum·Tutankhamun·Cairo

Suited to

Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • Travelers who want the pyramids and the museum from a Sharm base without a night on the road, and who prefer a private guide and vehicle.

Maybe not, if

  • Anyone who cannot manage a 04:00 start, a long day on their feet or heat at Giza.

What lingers

  • 01Return domestic flights Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo booked by us and included
  • 02Giza Plateau with the Great Pyramid, Khafre, Menkaure and the panorama point
  • 03The Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple with a private Egyptologist
  • 04Grand Egyptian Museum, the Grand Staircase and the Tutankhamun galleries
  • 05Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver in Cairo, for your party only
  • 06Entrance tickets for Giza and the museum, plus lunch, included

Honest assessment

Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.

Highlights

  • No overnight coach
  • Private guide and vehicle
  • Flights, tickets and lunch included

Things to Consider

  • A 04:00 start and late return
  • Time at each site is limited

Stop by stop

Detailed itinerary

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The fine print

What's included – and what isn't

Included

  • Return domestic flights Sharm El Sheikh–Cairo, booked by us (economy)
  • Private airport transfers in Sharm El Sheikh
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver in Cairo
  • Private Egyptologist guide (English)
  • Entrance tickets: Giza Plateau and Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Bottled water

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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    Sleep on the outbound flight, because the Giza day starts straight away

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    Carry water and a hat, as there is little shade on the plateau

Before you go

What to pack & wear

Children & families

This is a private trip, so the price for children is shown once you enter their ages in the request. Flights need a seat from age 2. Please enter each child's age in your request so we can show the right price.

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 this private Cairo day?
    That is per person and falls as your party grows, because the guide and vehicle are shared between more people. It includes the flights, transfers, tickets and lunch. Prices are provisional until our team confirms your request, and flight prices can change with the date.
  2. 02What time is the pickup from my hotel?
    The private transfer to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is at about 04:00 for a flight around 06:00. Our team confirms the exact times once flights are checked, because they follow the airline schedule on your date. Keep your passport ready, as it is needed for the flight.
  3. 03How do children and flights work on this trip?
    This is a private trip, so the price for children is shown once you enter their ages in the request. Flights need a seat from age 2, so a child aged 2 or over has a seat on each flight. Enter every child's age when you send the request.
  4. 04What should I wear and bring to Giza?
    Wear comfortable walking shoes, light clothes that cover the shoulders and a hat, and use sunscreen. Bring your passport for the flight and some cash for optional tickets such as going inside a pyramid or a camel ride. The plateau has very little shade.
  5. 05Can I cancel this trip, 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 the guide only for my party?
    Your Egyptologist guide and the vehicle are private and serve only your party, up to 15 people. You can set the pace at each stop within the time available. The flights are on regular airline services, so you share the aircraft with other passengers.

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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