Cairo from Sharm El Sheikh by Coach: Pyramids, Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum

A coach trip to Cairo from Sharm El Sheikh is a great way to see the main historic sights of Egypt’s capital in one day. You visit the famous pyramids of Giza, see the Great Sphinx and explore the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square, home to unique artefacts of ancient Egypt. Lunch is included.

What you will see

The pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx

The pyramids of the Giza plateau, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, were built about 4,500 years ago as the tombs of the pharaohs Menkaure, Khafre and Khufu. Scientists around the world are still trying to solve their mysteries. The Great Sphinx is the oldest monumental sculpture: a statue with the body of a lion and a human head thought to portray Pharaoh Khafre.

On the plateau the coach makes 3 stops where you get out:

• the panoramic view of the pyramids;
• between the pyramids of Khafre and Khufu;
• beside the Great Sphinx.

There is free time to visit the pyramids of Khafre and Khufu on your own.

The Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square holds more than 150,000 exhibits in over 100 halls arranged in chronological order. Your guide shows you the most interesting ones and tells you about the history and daily life of the ancient Egyptians, followed by free time to explore.

Please note: the mummies of 18 kings and 4 queens of ancient Egypt were moved from the Egyptian Museum to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization during the Pharaohs’ Golden Parade.

Boat ride on the Nile (optional)

The boat ride in Cairo takes about 45 minutes. On the Nile you see the famous Cairo Tower, the Cairo Opera House, the Four Seasons — Cairo’s most expensive hotel — and the Egyptian Museum. Your guide comes with you.

Prefer a more comfortable trip in a small group?

Take a look at our small-group Cairo tour, which includes the Giza pyramids, the Great Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square and the historic district of Old Cairo.