# Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo Pyramids Day Trip

- Destination: Sharm El Sheikh
- Duration: 1 Day
- Price: from USD 290 per adult (prices are shown in USD, EUR and EGP at booking)
- Meeting point: Hotel lobby pickup in Sharm El Sheikh, early morning.
- Best for: History lovers and curious travelers
- Booking: online; "Reserve Now, Pay Later" is available (no online payment is needed to hold a booking)
- Page: https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/sharm-to-cairo-pyramids-day-trip
- Last updated: 2026-10-07

A single, well-paced day trip by domestic flight from Sharm El Sheikh to see the Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum.

Based in Sharm and can't bear to miss the Pyramids? This trip is built exactly for that: a short domestic flight gets you to Cairo, where your guide is waiting for a focused half-day at the Giza Plateau — the Great Pyramid, the Sphinx, and the rest of the ancient trio — before heading to the Egyptian Museum to see the treasures that once filled those tombs.

It's a smart option if your days in Egypt are limited but you still want to stand in front of one of the world's true wonders. Your guide keeps the pace easy and the history vivid, and the flights and transfers are handled for you, so the day stays simple even though it covers a lot of ground.

It is, by design, a single long day rather than an overnight adventure — you're back in Sharm's evening by the time the desert cools. If you're craving more time in Cairo's old streets or a stop in Saqqara, that's a different kind of trip; this one is for travelers who want the Pyramids ticked off without giving up a night at the Red Sea.

## Highlights

- Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
- Egyptian Museum highlights

## What's included

- Domestic flights Sharm-Cairo-Sharm
- Private transportation in Cairo
- Licensed guide and entrance fees

## What's not included

- Lunch and gratuities
- Photos & videos (not included in the price)

## What to bring

- Passport/ID for the domestic flight

## Important information

- Very long day — flight schedules vary by season

## Itinerary

1. **~04:30–05:30** — Early pickup and flight: Hotel lobby pickup in Sharm El Sheikh early in the morning and a short domestic flight to Cairo.
2. **~08:30** — Giza Plateau: The Great Pyramid, the Sphinx and the other pyramids of Giza with your licensed guide.
3. **~12:00** — The Egyptian Museum: See the treasures that once filled the royal tombs.
4. **~18:00** — Flight back to Sharm: Fly back to Sharm and return to your hotel in the evening.

## Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.

## Frequently asked questions

**What is included?**
Domestic flights Sharm–Cairo–Sharm, private transportation in Cairo, a licensed guide and entrance fees.

**Is lunch included?**
No. Lunch and gratuities are not included.

**What should I bring?**
Your passport or ID for the domestic flight.

**Is it a long day?**
Yes. It is a very long single day, and flight schedules vary by season.

**Does it include Saqqara or old Cairo?**
No. This trip focuses on the Giza Plateau and the Egyptian Museum.

**What is the cancellation policy?**
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.