Cairo sightseeing one day tour by bus from Sharm el Sheikh

Cairo sightseeing day tour from Sharm el Sheikh

For the budget conscious traveler who doesn't want to miss the chance to explore the magnificent city of Cairo, this coach excursion is your answer. See the Great Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza, grab a bargain at Khan el-Khalili markets and delve into history at the world famous Egyptian Museum. Depart from your Sharm el Sheikh hotel and drive to Cairo, home to the Great Pyramids and Sphinx. Your Egyptologist guide will introduce you to each of the pyramids from the outside and you will have time to enter inside one (additional cost). Continue across the plateau for a photo opportunity of the pyramids rising ]ppfrom the sands with the Cairo skyline in the background. A short drive across the plateau finds you standing at the feet of the Sphinx. Also in Giza you may visit the Solar Boat Museum (optional), home to the funerary boat of Khufu, considered one of the best Egyptian finds since Tutankhamun's tomb.

Housing 165,000 Egyptian artifacts, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo attracts millions of visitors a year. The highlight for most are the rooms containing the priceless treasures of King Tutankhamun. His six gold gilded coffins dominate the main hall, while his magnificent death mask is the must-see item of the day. The Royal Mummies Room (additional cost) is also popular. Here you can see the mummies of many great Egyptian rulers, including Ramses II. Your guide will introduce you to the most important pieces in the museum before allowing you free time to explore.

Continuing to Khan el Khalili bazaar, your guide will introduce you to the famous markets. Enjoy free time to stroll through the maze of streets and try your luck bargaining for a souvenir of your trip to Egypt. This is a private tour allowing you to determine the amount of time spent at each site during the tour. In addition you will have the chance to visit a Papyrus Institute to see how this famous artwork is made and to purchase genuine items if you wish.

 Schedule Details:

Departs:

• Daily

Departure Time:

• 1:30am

Duration:

• 21.5 hours (approx.)

Departure Point:

• Tour departs from most Sharm el Sheikh hotels

Return details:

• Tour returns to original point of departure at approximately 11:00pm

Hotel Pickup:

• Tour departs from centrally located Sharm el Sheikh hotels. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking.

Pricing information

• Prices are listed as a guide only. For an exact price quote contact us
• Child prices are not applicable, adult prices apply to all travelers.
• Infants aged 2 years and under are free of charge, provided they do not occupy a seat
• Prices are per person.
• Our pricing is updated constantly to ensure you always receive the lowest price possible.

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• Qualified Egyptologist guide
• Hotel pick up and drop off
• Entrance fees
• Lunch
• Transport by air conditioned vehicle

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (recommended)
• Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
• Confirmation of this tour will be received at time of booking