New Egyptian Museum Mini-Group Tour from Sharm El Sheikh

Excursion program

• At approximately 02:00 — hotel transfer and departure from Sharm El Sheikh by comfortable minibus.
• The drive to Cairo takes about 8 hours, but due to traffic and tourist police escort it can extend to 10 hours.
• A visit to the Giza plateau to see the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus.
• Seeing the Great Sphinx.
• Visit to the New Grand Egyptian Museum.
• A buffet lunch at a restaurant.
• An introductory stop at a papyrus institute and an oils and perfumes factory.
• 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.

Why a Mini-Group Is More Convenient

The excursion runs in a group of no more than 10 people. Instead of a large tour bus, an air-conditioned minibus is used, so boarding and gathering tourists usually takes less time.

A Russian-speaking guide joins the group directly in Cairo. The small format lets you hear the guide's commentary better, ask questions, and move between the program's sites more comfortably.

The actual travel time and time at each stop depends on traffic conditions, tourist police operations, and how busy the museum and the Giza plateau are.

The New Grand Egyptian Museum

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

The exhibition features monumental statues, everyday items, works of ancient art, and treasures tied to the history of the pharaohs. The halls open and the viewing route are determined by the museum'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 visiting the Great Sphinx site. Entry inside the Pyramid of Cheops is not included and is paid separately, time and ticket availability permitting.

What is included in the price

• Transfer from the hotel and back.
• Travel by comfortable minibus.
• A mini-group of up to 10 people.
• A Russian-speaking guide in Cairo.
• 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

• A full Egyptian visa — $30, if not already arranged.
• The organizer's visa arrangement fee — $8.
• The total cost of arranging the visa through the organizer — $38.
• Entry inside the Pyramid of Cheops — approximately 1500 EGP; the price may change.
• Paid restrooms during stops along the way — approximately 10 EGP.
• Drinks during lunch.
• Photo and video operator services.
• Souvenirs, tips, and other personal expenses.

Photo and video operators work independently. Before paying, confirm the price, what's included, and how you'll receive the materials.

Visa for the Trip to Cairo

To leave the Sinai Peninsula for Cairo, you need a full Egyptian tourist visa affixed in the passport and stamped. The free "Sinai Only" stamp isn't sufficient for this excursion.

If your passport only has the Sinai stamp, the organizers can help arrange a visa before the excursion. The visa fee is $30, the organizer's fee — $8, total — $38.

To arrange it, the organizer's representative collects the passport at the hotel and returns it during the excursion. Availability of this service must be arranged with the manager in advance.

Citizens of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan cannot travel to Cairo without a visa arranged in advance at the Egyptian consulate. The organizer doesn't have information on how to obtain it. For this, contact your country's foreign ministry or the Egyptian consulate.

What's Important to Know

• The excursion is for guests aged 6 and up.
• A prepayment is required to book $30 per person.
• Departures are scheduled on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays; a specific date must be confirmed with the manager.
• The guide joins the group directly in Cairo.
• The guide may offer souvenirs and goods; purchases are entirely optional.
• Restrooms along the route may be paid; the restroom at the restaurant is free.
• A private format with a separate car and personal guide is priced on request.

What to bring

• Passport with a full Egyptian visa.
• 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 vehicle.
• A travel pillow for the long ride.
• Comfortable shoes, a hat, and sunscreen.
• A power bank and cash for extra expenses.

Booking and Cancellation

Spots in the mini-group are limited, so it's best to book in advance. A prepayment of $30 per participant.

If the excursion is on a Monday, canceling with a prepayment refund must be done no later than 3 full days before the trip date.

For departures on other days, be sure to confirm the exact free cancellation deadline with the manager before making the prepayment.

When booking, provide the date, hotel name, number of participants, children's ages, citizenship, and whether you have a full Egyptian visa.