HomeSharm El SheikhCultural & historicalFrom Sharm: Cairo Day Tour and Pyramids (by plane)

From Sharm: Cairo Day Tour and Pyramids (by plane)

📍 Sharm El Sheikh ⏱ 17 hr 🗣 English, French, German, Italian 🚐 Hotel pickup ✓ Free cancellation up to 24h before

Experience the fastest and most comfortable way to visit Cairo from Sharm El Sheikh with a convenient domestic flight. After an early morning hotel pickup, you'll fly to Cairo in approximately 50 minutes, where your professional English-speaking guide will welcome you and accompany you throughout the day.

Highlights

  • Round-trip domestic flights between Sharm El Sheikh and Cairo
  • Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza
  • See the legendary Great Sphinx
  • Explore the Egyptian Museum
  • Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide

What to expect

Experience the fastest and most comfortable way to visit Cairo from Sharm El Sheikh with a convenient domestic flight. After an early morning hotel pickup, you'll fly to Cairo in approximately 50 minutes, where your professional English-speaking guide will welcome you and accompany you throughout the day. Begin your journey at the world-famous Egyptian Museum, home to thousands of priceless artifacts from Ancient Egypt, including the treasures of Tutankhamun and countless royal mummies, statues, and historical relics. Continue to the Giza Plateau, where you'll admire the magnificent Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and stand before the mysterious Great Sphinx, one of Egypt's most recognizable monuments. During the day, you'll also visit a traditional Papyrus Institute and a local Perfume & Essential Oils Factory to learn about ancient Egyptian crafts and products. Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at a local restaurant before choosing to join an optional Nile River boat cruise, offering beautiful views of Cairo from the water. At the end of your sightseeing tour, you'll return to Cairo Airport for your evening flight back to Sharm El Sheikh, where a transfer will be waiting to take you back to your hotel. Important: A valid passport and Egyptian visa are required for this excursion. Guests traveling with only a Sinai stamp can arrange visa assistance before departure for an additional fee. Flight schedules may vary depending on airline operations, and minor delays are possible. A passport copy for each traveler is required in advance to issue flight tickets and tourism permits. We recommend booking at least 4–7 days before your preferred travel date, as flight availability is limited. What to Bring: Passport with valid visa, travel insurance, comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunglasses, warm clothing during winter months, power bank, dry breakfast from your hotel, and cash for optional activities and personal expenses. Please do not carry water or other liquids through airport security, as they may be confiscated. Cancellation Policy: A deposit is required to secure domestic flight tickets and is non-refundable once flights have been issued. Standard tour cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure are non-refundable.

What's included

  • Round-trip domestic flights
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned transportation in Cairo
  • Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance fees to all listed attractions
  • Buffet lunch
  • All taxes and service charges
  • Drinks during lunch
  • Optional Nile River boat cruise
  • Entrance inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops)
  • Egyptian visa (if required)
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities

Pickup

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Questions people ask

Do I need a visa for this tour?

Yes. A valid Egyptian visa is required. If you only have a Sinai Stamp, visa assistance can be arranged before the excursion for an additional fee.

How long is the flight from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo?

The domestic flight takes approximately 50 minutes each way, making this the fastest way to visit Cairo from Sharm El Sheikh.

Can I enter the Great Pyramid?

Yes. Entry inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu is optional and requires a separate ticket, which can be purchased on-site if time allows during the tour.