Grand Egyptian Museum and Giza Pyramids by plane from Sharm
Overview
Book this tour from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo and get up close to Egypt's big-name treasures, like the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Highlights
- You’ll find yourself right beneath the Pyramids of Giza, looking up at the iconic Great Sphinx
- There’s a visit to GEM, the world’s largest archaeological museum with over 100,000 artefacts
- An Egyptian lunch at a local spot is included as part of the experience
- There’s a chance to see Tutankhamun’s full treasure collection displayed at the Tutankhamun Gallery
- An expert local guide will share their unrivalled knowledge of ancient Egypt and its monuments
Opened in 2025, the Grand Egyptian Museum is the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilisation. You’ll wander among more than 100,000 artefacts, all shown off in a modern space that brings Egypt’s past to life. Noura, one of our local expert guides, says, “This TUI Collection experience makes everything simple; you’ll fly from Sharm to Cairo, see the Pyramids up close, visit GEM and check out Tutankhamun’s treasures .”
Your adventure starts in Sharm El Sheikh, where you’ll be picked up at your accommodation and whisked off to the airport. After a quick flight to Cairo, you’ll head straight for Giza Plateau, home to the pyramids and the Great Sphinx. Built over 4,500 years ago, these incredible structures formed the royal burial complex for the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure. You’ll have time to roam the site and stand beneath the Sphinx. After that, you’ll grab lunch at a local spot.
Then, it’s time to step inside GEM itself. You’ll head up the Grand Staircase, passing 64 massive monuments that walk you through the rise of Egypt’s greatest kings. As you drift through the galleries, you’ll feel ancient Egypt revealing itself bit by bit in a way that’s fascinating and easy to take in. You’ll also get to see the Tutankhamun Gallery, where over 5,000 of his treasures are displayed side by side for the first time since their discovery in 1922. After a jam-packed day of eye-opening history, you’ll make your way back to Sharm.
What's included
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Guided tour
- Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
- Flights
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Insurance
- Drinks
- Visa fees
Meeting & pickup
You'll be picked up directly from your hotel's lobby in Sharm el-Sheikh. Please provide the local tour operator with your hotel name and address at check-out.
Additional info
Accessibility:
- This experience isn't suitable for guests with anxiety or claustrophobia if accessing the inside of the pyramids
Not allowed:
- You are not allowed to eat or smoke inside the Grand Museum
Extra fees to be paid on-site:
- This tour will bring you to the Giza Pyramids, but if you want to access any of the three pyramids, you'll have to pay the entrance fees directly on-site. There's limited availability, and tickets cannot be guaranteed
- Khufu costs about EGP 1,500 for adults and EGP 750 for kids under 12
- Khafre and Menkaure cost about EGP 280 for adults and EGP 140 for kids under 12
Know in advance:
- The airline for your flight will be confirmed prior to your experience date
- Pick-up is included. Please provide the local tour operator with your hotel's name and address at check-out
- Payment is available only with a credit card
- Before the tour date, you may want to arrange a takeaway breakfast box and a late dinner for your return with your hotel’s reception
- The insurance included with this tour/activity covers accidents that may occur to guests while participating in the tour or activity
Remember to bring:
- Please bring your passport with a full Egypt visa sticker and not just the free Gulf of Aqaba stamp. You’ll need to purchase the full Egypt visa at the airport in Sharm
- It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes (long trousers) and shoes. It is also recommended to bring a hat, sunglasses, sun cream, a scarf, bottles of water and some extra cash for tipping and shopping
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 2 days before the experience starts for a full refund.
Questions
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