Sharm El-Sheikh, a paradise for beach lovers, also offers a gateway to ancient Egypt’s marvels. A captivating Cairo tour from Sharm El-Sheikh by bus lets you witness the iconic Giza Pyramids, the enigmatic Sphinx, and the treasure trove of Egyptian history, the Egyptian Museum – all in a single day!
Explore the wonders of Cairo with our exclusive Sharm El-Sheikh day tours. Your Cairo tour from Sheikh El-Sheikh begins when our driver picks you up from your hotel around 1:00 AM.
As you journey by air-conditioned bus across the desert landscape, imagine the pharaohs who once ruled this land. Upon arrival in Cairo, prepare to be awestruck by the Giza Pyramids. These colossal structures, some 4,500 years old, stand as a testament to human ingenuity and a must-see on any Sharm El Sheikh day tours itinerary.
Your Egyptologist guide will unravel the mysteries of the pyramids, the final resting places of pharaohs. Known as Khufu’s Pyramid, it is the greatest pyramid of the complex: a truly overwhelming sight. Being one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, it is the only one still standing to this day! When gazing at this colossal structure, there’s no way to escape the feeling of being dwarfed.
The two smaller – but still huge – pyramids at Giza are those of Khafre and Menkaure. A few steps to the east you will notice three small (20 m high) piles of rubble: the queens’ pyramids, and tombs of Khufu’s wives and sisters. A causeway slopes down to the giant Sphinx. The sphinx is a mythical creature with the head of a human, a Falcon, a Cat, or a Sheep, and the body of a lion with the wings of an Eagle. In Greek tradition, the Sphinx has the head of a woman, the haunches of a Lion, and the wings of a bird.
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant. Then, proceed with your Cairo tour from Sharm El-Sheikh to the stunning Egyptian Museum. The Egyptian Museum is the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East and houses the largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities in the world. The museum displays an extensive collection spanning from the Predynastic Period to the Greco-Roman Era. The Museum is home to some of the world’s most magnificent ancient masterpieces.
Among the museum’s unrivaled collections from different periods of Egypt’s history. The complete burials of Yuya and Thuya, and the Narmer Palette commemorating the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt under one king, which is also among the museum’s invaluable artifacts. The museum also houses the splendid statues of the great kings Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, the builders of the pyramids at the Giza plateau. An extensive collection of papyri, sarcophagi, and jewelry, among other objects, completes this uniquely expansive museum.
