3-Day Cairo Tour from Sharm El Sheikh
Leave your resort, fly to Cairo and see the Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum with a private Egyptologist. Both flights, your hotel and all transfers are included.
The short answer
3-Day Cairo Tour from Sharm El Sheikh is a 3-day, 2-night trip to Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh: 2 nights in Cairo. It includes domestic flights, an Egyptologist guide, entrance fees and transfers. Prices start at $1,160 per person, two sharing (Essential, October–April).
02Overview
A first look
You are on the Red Sea and Cairo is one short flight away. This tour takes you there for two nights and brings you back to Sharm El Sheikh on day 3. A private driver collects you from your resort hotel and takes you to the airport. In Cairo you walk Al-Muizz Street and Khan el-Khalili on the first afternoon, spend day 2 at the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis, and finish with a morning at the Grand Egyptian Museum before you fly back. An Egyptologist guides every sightseeing stop, and your entrance fees and transport are included. The days are full, so come ready to walk and to start early.
What lingers
- 01Fly from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo and back, with both flights and transfers arranged
- 02Islamic Cairo on foot: Al-Muizz Street and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar with an Egyptologist
- 03A full eight-hour day at the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis
- 04Lunch in the countryside south of Cairo on the pyramids day
- 05A half-day at the Grand Egyptian Museum: the Tutankhamun galleries, the Grand Staircase and Khufu's solar boat
- 06Two nights in a Cairo hotel, with a private driver at every transfer
Choose your comfort level
Prices are per person in USD, from 2 people sharing a double room, including accommodation at the properties listed or similar.
| Comfort level | Where you stay or similar | Per personfrom, Oct–Apr | Choose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essentialfrom $1,1603★ hotels | $1,160May–Sep: from $1,122 | ||
| Comfortfrom $1,1894★ hotels | Cairo · 2 nightsJewel Sport City | $1,189May–Sep: from $1,174 | |
| Classicfrom $1,2395★ hotels | $1,239May–Sep: from $1,187 | ||
| Prestigefrom $1,3435★ deluxe hotels | $1,343May–Sep: from $1,369 | ||
| Luxuryfrom $1,8345★ luxury hotels | Cairo · 2 nightsSt. Regis Cairo | $1,834May–Sep: from $1,781 |
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Day by day
Detailed itinerary
3 Days / 2 Nights · Sharm El Sheikh · Cairo · Islamic Cairo · Al-Muizz Street · Khan el-Khalili · Giza Plateau
- 1
Your driver collects you from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh and takes you to the airport for the flight to Cairo, about an hour. A representative meets you at Cairo Airport and drives you to your hotel. The flight time is set by the airline, so the sightseeing is arranged around it. Later in the day your Egyptologist takes you on a guided walk of about three to four hours through Islamic Cairo.
You stroll Al-Muizz Street, lined with medieval mosques and gates, and end in the Khan el-Khalili bazaar before the drive back to your hotel.
- 2
A full day of about eight hours with a private Egyptologist. You start at the Giza Pyramids complex, then visit the Valley Temple and the Great Sphinx. From Giza you drive south through the countryside to lunch. In the afternoon you see Saqqara, where the first pyramid was built, and Memphis, the first capital of a united Egypt. The sites are mostly outdoors, so bring a hat and water.
You return to your hotel for a second night in Cairo.
- 3
After breakfast you check out and your Egyptologist takes you to the Grand Egyptian Museum for a guided visit of about four hours. You see the Hanging Obelisk, the Grand Hall, the Tutankhamun galleries and the Grand Staircase, and the Khufu solar boat museum.
Your driver then takes you to Cairo Airport for the flight back to Sharm El Sheikh, where a private transfer returns you to your resort hotel. Flight times follow the airline schedule, and the museum visit is timed around it.
Bundled in
- Domestic flights
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Two nights in a Cairo hotel with breakfast
- Domestic flights Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo and Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh, with 23 kg luggage and taxes
- Private transfers between your Sharm El Sheikh hotel, the airports and your Cairo hotel
- Islamic Cairo walking tour with Al-Muizz Street and Khan el-Khalili
- Eight-hour Giza, Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis day with lunch
- Grand Egyptian Museum half-day with general admission and the Khufu solar boat
- English-speaking Egyptologist guide, entrance fees and air-conditioned transport on all sightseeing days
- Meet-and-assist at Cairo Airport
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
- International flights to and from Egypt
- Your Sharm El Sheikh hotel and resort stay
- Egypt entry visa
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- Drinks and meals other than those stated
- Optional extras such as entry inside a pyramid
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
Field notes
From our Egyptologists
- 01
Cover shoulders and knees on Al-Muizz Street and carry a scarf in case you step inside one of the mosques.
- 02
Bargaining in Khan el-Khalili is expected; start well below the opening quote, stay friendly, and walk on if it does not suit.
- 03
At Saqqara, spend time in the painted tomb reliefs near the Step Pyramid; they are often quieter than the Giza plateau.
- 04
Travel light for the Grand Egyptian Museum half-day; larger backpacks may have to be left at the cloakroom.
Tailor it
Make it yours
Choose your hotel standard when you book. Ask us about adding a night in Cairo, a Nile dinner cruise or a longer Egypt tour.
All requests handled by your dedicated specialist before booking.
Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- Travelers already staying in Sharm El Sheikh who want to see Cairo's highlights in a short trip. Suited to couples, friends and families with school-age children who can walk for several hours.
Maybe not, if
- Travelers who need step-free access to every site, or who want a slow pace. Days 1 and 2 are full.
Honest assessment
Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.
Highlights
- Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara, Memphis and the Grand Egyptian Museum in three days
- Both flights and every transfer handled for you
- Back at your Red Sea resort on day 3
Things to Consider
- Busy, with a walking tour on arrival and an eight-hour day at Giza
- Uneven ground and little shade at the main sites
- Only two nights, so little free time in Cairo
Where it fits
A good fit for a Red Sea vacation that needs a Cairo break. It does not include a Nile cruise or Luxor; ask about longer tours.
Worth knowing
How this compares
Many Sharm El Sheikh day trips to Cairo are very long. This tour adds two nights in Cairo, so the Islamic Cairo walk, the pyramids day and the museum each get their own time. Flights and transfers are booked for you.
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On the ground
Your route
Snapshot
Good to know
- Travel style
- Guided short tour with domestic flights
- Accommodation
- Cairo hotel, standard chosen at booking
- Destinations
- Sharm El Sheikh · Cairo · Islamic Cairo · Al-Muizz Street · Khan el-Khalili · Giza Plateau · Saqqara · Memphis · Grand Egyptian Museum
- Includes
- 2 nights in a Cairo hotel with breakfast · Flights Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo and back · Private transfers at both ends · Entrance fees to every listed site · Egyptologist guide on sightseeing days · Lunch on the pyramids day
- Best for
- Travelers staying in Sharm El Sheikh · First-time visitors to Cairo · Travelers who want the pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum in two days
The morning of
Meeting point & timing
- Where
- Your hotel in Sharm El SheikhMap
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Passport for the domestic flights
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
- Sunscreen, SPF 30 or higher
- Sun hat and sunglasses
- Refillable water bottle
- Any personal medication
- Small day bag, since checked luggage is limited to 23 kg per person on the flights
- Light layer for the airport and the museum
What to wear
- Lightweight, breathable clothing for sun and heat
- Closed shoes for cobbles, sand and uneven ground
- Clothing that covers shoulders and knees in Islamic Cairo
- A hat and sunglasses
- A light jacket for cool evenings in winter
Children & families
Children are welcome. Every child takes a seat in the vehicle, so transport and guiding are charged at the adult rate at any age. Entrance tickets are free for children under 6 and full price from 6. Hotel prices depend on the child's age and the room used, so we give you the exact figure when you tell us the age at booking. The days are long, so this tour suits school-age children better than toddlers.
Accessibility
Who can join this
This tour involves a lot of walking: the cobbled lanes of Islamic Cairo, the uneven ground and sand around the pyramids, and long galleries and stairs at the museum. The Giza and Saqqara day is eight hours and mostly outdoors with little shade. The vehicles are private and air-conditioned, but we cannot promise wheelchair access at every site. Tell us your needs when you book and we will say honestly which parts are suitable.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
The tour uses two domestic flights and private road transfers, and the vehicle type can vary, so we do not claim a carbon saving. Sightseeing is guided by local Egyptologists and arranged through suppliers based in Cairo, so most of what you spend stays in the city you visit. We ask guests to carry a refillable water bottle and to leave monuments untouched.
Licensed Egyptologist guides
State-licensed, and people we have worked with for years
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' site rules: marked paths, no touching reliefs
Local teams, real help
Our own offices in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh
If plans change
Cancellation and refunds
If you cancel, your refund depends on how early you tell us and on the type of trip. Read our current cancellation and refund policy
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
01Are the flights from Sharm El Sheikh included?
Yes. The flight from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo on day 1 and the flight back on day 3 are booked for you, with 23 kg of luggage and taxes. Flight times are set by the airline. International flights are not included.02Do you collect me from my Sharm El Sheikh hotel?
Yes. A private driver collects you from your hotel and takes you to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, and another transfer brings you back to your hotel after the return flight. Your resort stay itself is not part of the tour.03How many hours do we spend at the pyramids?
Day 2 is an eight-hour private tour covering the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis, with lunch in the countryside. It is a full day, so wear comfortable shoes and bring water.04Which Cairo museum do we visit?
The Grand Egyptian Museum, beside the Giza plateau, on the morning of day 3. The visit lasts about four hours with an Egyptologist and includes the Tutankhamun galleries and the Khufu solar boat.05Is this tour too rushed?
It is short and busy by design: two nights, a walking tour on arrival, a full pyramids day and a museum morning. If you want a slower pace, ask us about adding a night in Cairo.06Will I make my international flight home?
This tour ends with a flight back to Sharm El Sheikh, so you rejoin your resort stay and no connection to a home flight is involved. If you leave Egypt on day 3 or soon after, leave a generous margin. Domestic and international tickets are separate bookings, so a delayed flight can cost you the connection. Take travel insurance that covers missed connections.07What is not included?
International flights, your Sharm El Sheikh resort stay, the Egypt visa, tips for guides and drivers, drinks and meals other than those stated, and optional extras such as going inside a pyramid.08Which hotel will we have in Cairo?
You choose a standard when you book, from budget to luxury, and we name the hotel for your dates. The sightseeing is the same at every standard.09Is the tour private?
Yes. Your Egyptologist and driver are private to your group on every sightseeing day.
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At a glance
- Length
- 3 days · 2 nights
- Starts
- Daily
- Route
- Cairo → Sharm El Sheikh
- Includes
- Domestic flights, Egyptologist guide, entrance fees, transfers