New Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Pyramids and Sphinx 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 New Grand Egyptian Museum, with its unique collection of ancient civilization monuments.
• Buffet-style lunch.
• A visit to the Giza plateau to see the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus.
• Viewing the Great Sphinx.
• A stop at 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 order of visits may change at the guide's discretion, depending on traffic and how busy the sites are.

The New Grand Egyptian Museum

The New Grand Egyptian Museum, also known as GEM, is located near the Giza plateau. Its exhibition is dedicated to the history of Ancient Egypt and brings together archaeological finds from different eras.

During the excursion, a Russian-speaking guide will introduce you to the most significant exhibits and help you understand the historical context of the items on display. The actual route inside the museum depends on which halls are open and the complex's rules on the day of the visit.

The Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx

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

The main program includes viewing the pyramids from outside and seeing the Great Sphinx. Entry inside the Pyramid of Cheops 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 New Grand 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 the given terms, the visa can be arranged before the trip: the visa fee is approximately $30, plus an $8 arrangement fee. Because of this, the transfer may pick up the tourist about an hour earlier.

Citizens of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan should confirm visa requirements in advance: under this program's terms, a visa arranged at the Egyptian consulate before the trip may be required.

What's Important to Know

• The trip is by large bus; air conditioning, a restroom, two drivers, and security are provided.
• The bus restroom may be temporarily closed — paid restroom stops are available along the way.
• During the Nile boat ride, tourists who don't take part wait on or near the bus as directed by the guide.
• Guides may offer items at tourist shops. Purchases are entirely optional.
• A private program with a separate car and guide is available; the price is calculated on request.

What to bring

• Passport with a full Egyptian visa and travel insurance.
• A bottle of water and a packed lunch box ordered in advance at the hotel reception.
• 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 extra expenses.