Cairo and the Pyramids by Bus from Sharm El Sheikh

Excursion program

• Around 00:30 — hotel transfer and departure from Sharm El Sheikh by tour bus.
• Arrival in Cairo and a visit to the Egyptian Museum with its collection of ancient Egyptian art.
• Buffet-style lunch.
• A visit to the Giza plateau to see the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus.
• Viewing the Great Sphinx.
• A visit to a papyrus institute and an oils factory.
• Optionally — a Nile motorboat ride for an extra fee.
• Approximately 16:00–17:00 — departure from Cairo.
• Around 01:00 — return to the hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.

The program order may change at the guide's discretion, depending on traffic, the tourist convoy's movement, and how busy the sites are.

The Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx

The Giza plateau is home to the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus. The largest, the Pyramid of Cheops, is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one still standing today.

The excursion includes viewing the pyramids from outside and seeing the Great Sphinx. Entry inside the Pyramid of Cheops is not included in the base price and is purchased separately, time and ticket availability permitting.

What is included in the price

• Transfer from the hotel and back.
• Travel by tour bus with air conditioning and a restroom.
• A Russian-speaking guide.
• Entrance tickets for the main program.
• Visit to the Egyptian Museum.
• A visit to the Giza plateau to see the pyramids.
• Viewing the Great Sphinx.
• Buffet-style lunch.

What is paid separately

• Nile motorboat ride — $10.
• Drinks during lunch.
• Entry inside the Pyramid of Cheops — approximately 1,500 Egyptian pounds; the price may change.
• Arranging a full Egyptian visa if you only have a Sinai stamp — approximately $38 including the arrangement fee.
• Photo and video operator services.
• Personal expenses and shopping.

Photographers and videographers work independently. Before paying, check the price, the format of the materials, and how you will receive them.

Visa for the Trip to Cairo

A full Egyptian tourist visa is required to leave the Sinai Peninsula for Cairo. If your passport only has the free Sinai stamp, let the manager know in advance.

Under this program, the visa can be arranged before the excursion: the visa fee is $30, plus an $8 arrangement fee. Arranging it may require an earlier hotel departure.

Private Trip

A private excursion to Cairo is available in a separate car or minivan with a guide. The price depends on the transport, number of participants, entrance tickets, and agreed program.

Ориентировочная стоимость: автомобиль от $250, микроавтобус с гидом от $285, входные билеты оплачиваются дополнительно. Актуальный итог подтверждается при бронировании.

What to bring

• Passport with a full Egyptian visa.
• Travel insurance.
• A bottle of water and a packed meal ordered in advance at the hotel.
• Warm clothing for the night drive and the air-conditioned bus.
• A travel pillow for the long ride.
• Comfortable shoes, a hat, and sunscreen.
• A power bank and cash for additional services.

Travel Time and Return

The trip takes about a full day. The drive between Sharm El Sheikh and Cairo can take 8–10 hours each way. The duration depends on the convoy's route, checkpoints, traffic, and tourist police instructions.

Scheduled return is around 01:00 the next day, though delays are possible. Don't plan an early flight or another long excursion right after this trip.