Overnight tour to Cairo´s highlights from Sharm El Sheikh
Overview
Book your tickets for this 2-day tour to Cairo and explore this incredible city and its monuments and culture with a local guide at your side.
Highlights
- Discover the legendary Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, the last remaining wonder of the ancient world
- Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to the treasures of King Tutankhamun and thousands of ancient artifacts
- Enjoy a scenic Nile dinner cruise with live music, belly dancing, and traditional performances
- Explore the Salah El-Din Citadel, Cairo’s majestic fortress offering panoramic views of the city
Enjoy a 2-day stress-free trip to Cairo with everything organized for you. Discover the city’s timeless beauty, rich history and fascinating culture while visiting its most iconic landmarks.
Day 1:
Start early from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh and travel to Cairo, crossing the Suez Canal through the tunnel. Upon arrival at Giza, explore the Great Pyramids and stand in awe before the mighty Sphinx. Afterward, enjoy a tasty set-menu lunch at a local restaurant before checking in at your hotel.
In the evening, experience a memorable Nile dinner cruise with traditional Egyptian entertainment, including live music, belly dancing, a Tanoora show, and an open buffet dinner.
Day 2:
After breakfast and check-out, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, one of the world’s largest and most modern museums, showcasing treasures of King Tutankhamun and ancient artifacts in stunning displays. Then, relax over a delicious lunch on a floating restaurant as you enjoy the Nile views.
Continue to the Salah El-Din Citadel, Cairo’s historic fortress and seat of Egyptian rulers for centuries, offering panoramic views of the city. Finally, begin your journey back to Sharm El Sheikh filled with unforgettable memories.
What's included
- Nile cruise experience with dinner and oriental show
- Lunch on both days
- Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off
- Nile experience onboard a felucca (subject to weather conditions)
- 1-night accommodation with breakfast in a hotel in Cairo
- Entrance fees
- Insurance
- Visa fees
- Drinks
Meeting & pickup
Hotel pickup service is included. Please provide your hotel information, your email and phone number at the time of booking.
Additional info
Extra fees to be paid on-site:
- You'll gain access to the pyramids area, but the entrance fees to get inside the pyramids (Cheops, Mykerinos or Kefren) are not included. The tickets available are limited and must be purchased on site, so access is not guaranteed. The adult entrance fee for the Cheops Pyramid is around 1500 EGP, and for the Mykerinos or Kefren Pyramid is around 280 EGP. Children under 12 years get a 50% reduction
- At the museum, personal cameras without flash are allowed for an additional fee of around EGP 50. Please note that this is subject to change without prior notice
- Visa fees
Know in advance:
- The pickup time starts after midnight, and the journey to Cairo takes approximately 7-8 hours
- Please arrange a takeaway breakfast box with your hotel reception one day before the tour date. If your accommodation includes dinner, then please coordinate with your hotel reception prior to the tour date to provide a late dinner at your room upon return
- This tour is available in shared and private options
- There is a minimum of 4 adults for the shared option
- The insurance included with this tour/activity covers accidents that may occur to guests while participating in the tour or activity
Remember to bring:
- Your passport /ID with a valid Egypt Full Visa sticker. If you only get the free stamp (the Gulf of Aqaba Stamp) upon arrival at Sharm Airport, then you still need to buy the Full Egypt visa 48 hours prior to the tour date. A local operator will help you buy the Full Egypt visa
- Long trousers, sunglasses, walking shoes, a hat, a camera, and 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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