- Duration2 Days / 1 Night
- Tour typePrivate tour
- StartsPickup from your Sharm El Sheikh hotel
- PriceFrom $570 per person based on 6+ travellers
OverviewItineraryWhat’s includedPricesFAQ
Tour Overview
From the Sinai coast, the quickest way to see the Pyramids is to fly. This 2 day trip to Cairo from Sharm El Sheikh by air takes about an hour each way instead of a long road journey, leaving you two full days for the highlights of the capital. You have a private Egyptologist and driver throughout, a comfortable 4★ hotel overnight and transfers between your Sharm hotel and the airport at both ends.
Day one covers the Giza plateau and the Grand Egyptian Museum, where the complete Tutankhamun collection is now on show. On day two you see the royal mummies at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation, walk through Coptic Cairo, take in the views from the Citadel and finish with time in Khan el-Khalili before your evening flight back.
Flight times change by season and day of the week, so the exact schedule depends on the flights available for your dates. We will confirm everything in writing before you travel. Entry fees for the listed sites are included, while going inside a pyramid is an optional extra paid on the day.
Highlights
- Return flights between Sharm El Sheikh and Cairo, about 1 hour each way
- Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx with a private Egyptologist
- The Tutankhamun galleries at the Grand Egyptian Museum
- Royal mummies at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation
- Coptic Cairo, the Citadel and Khan el-Khalili bazaar
- Overnight in a 4★ Cairo hotel with breakfast
Itinerary
Day 1 – Fly to Cairo, Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum
A driver collects you from your Sharm El Sheikh hotel for an early morning flight to Cairo, which takes about an hour. Your Egyptologist meets you on arrival and drives you to Giza to explore the Great Pyramid, the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure and the Great Sphinx. After lunch at a local restaurant you visit the Grand Egyptian Museum and its Tutankhamun galleries, with the golden mask and treasures from the tomb. Check in to your 4★ hotel in the evening.
Meals: Lunch
Day 2 – Royal mummies, Old Cairo and fly back to Sharm
After breakfast you visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation, where the royal mummies of pharaohs such as Ramses II rest in a calm, dimly lit gallery. Next is Coptic Cairo and the Hanging Church, then the Citadel of Saladin with its Alabaster Mosque. After lunch you have time to wander Khan el-Khalili bazaar. In the late afternoon you transfer to Cairo airport for your flight back to Sharm El Sheikh, where a driver takes you to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Good to know: Domestic flight times change by season and day of the week; the order of visits is planned around the flights available for your dates.
What’s Included
Included
- Return economy flights between Sharm El Sheikh and Cairo
- Transfers between your Sharm hotel and Sharm airport
- Private air conditioned vehicle and driver in Cairo
- Private Egyptologist guide in Cairo
- 1 night in a 4★ Cairo hotel with breakfast
- Entry fees to the Giza Pyramids plateau, the Grand Egyptian Museum, NMEC, the Citadel and Coptic Cairo
- Lunch on both days
Not included
- Entry inside the pyramids
- Dinner and drinks
- Camel or horse rides at Giza
- Extra baggage charges on domestic flights
- Tips for the guide and driver
- Personal spending
Prices
| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Single traveller | $950 |
| 2 travellers | $690 |
| 3–5 travellers | $620 |
| 6+ travellers | $570 |
Per person in USD, sharing a hotel room, including domestic flights. Child prices depend on age and the services included – ask us for a child price before you book. Prices can be higher over Christmas, New Year and Easter; we confirm the exact price in writing before you pay.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the flight from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo?
The flight takes about an hour each way. You also need to allow time for check-in and security, so we normally collect you from your hotel around two hours before departure. Flight schedules vary by season and day, and we confirm the times for your dates before you book.
Do I need to pay a deposit?
Yes. Because this trip includes domestic flights and a hotel, we ask for a deposit to secure those bookings. The balance is then paid on arrival in Egypt. We will send you the full price and a written confirmation of your flights and hotel before you pay.
What do I need to bring for the flights?
Bring your passport, as it is checked at the airport even on domestic flights. A small overnight bag is ideal. Hand luggage and a checked bag are usually allowed, but limits depend on the airline, so we will tell you the allowance for your flights when we confirm the booking.
Can we go inside a pyramid?
Yes, for an extra fee that your guide can help you pay on the day, subject to availability. The passages are narrow, steep and warm, so they are not suitable for everyone. Many visitors find the outside views and the Sphinx more rewarding than the bare chambers inside.
Is this trip a good choice for families?
Yes. Flying keeps travel time short, which makes it much easier for children than a long road trip. Children under 6 travel free on the ground arrangements and ages 6 to 11 pay half price. Airline child fares can vary, so we confirm the final family price with your quote.
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