Is it possible to visit Cairo & The pyramids during my Sharm el-Sheikh Holiday?

If there is only one trip you do while here in Egypt, let it be to Cairo tour … it’s a must-see! Journeying there and back by plane offers comfort and allows for more time in Egypt’s extraordinary capital. Take off from Sharm el-Sheikh airport and after a brief 50 minutes flying, you will land to start your tour to follow in the footsteps of the Pharaohs. Explore the wealth of ancient treasures in the Egyptian Museum, visit the Egyptian great pyramids, stare in awe at the majestic Sphinx and soak up the atmosphere while floating down the Nile on a felucca. It really is the ultimate day out!

Companies usually run their pickup at about 04.30 am; exact pickup time depends on your resort location. You will be transferred to Sharm el Sheikh Airport to Fly to Cairo. The flight takes approximately 50 minutes.

On your arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be met by your company guide who will accompany you for the duration of your Cairo day tour.

You will start the tour by visiting the world- famous Egyptian Museum.

The museum, spanning two floors, houses a vast 120,000 masterpieces from different eras and periods in Egyptian history. The most popular exhibits are that of treasures relating to the Pharaonic Kings and Queens, such as the child King Tutankhamen and the room of mummies. In the latter, visitors can learn more about mummification art in ancient Egypt.

You will have the chance to relax and float on a Felucca (small motor boat) on a trip along the longest river in the world. Here you can take time to absorb the panoramic views of the city in the summer breeze (Usually extra charge).

You will cross the Nile and travel to Giza to the ancient pyramids, constructed in around 2560BC. Renowned as one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, it will be hard not to stare in amazement on your arrival at Great Pyramid of Giza and ask: ‘How were they built? And why?

After that, you will walk down to the edge of the plateau to King Kafra Valley where you can take your first glimpse of The Great Sphinx and its temple. The Great Sphinx of Giza is a mythological creature, formed of a human head and the body of a lion which standing at over 20 metres high 73 metres long is a magnificent sight to behold.

At the end of the day, companies make a stop or two or even three (make sure please and double-check with the company you book with them) for shopping. Here you will have the chance to buy authentic and traditional Egyptian souvenirs and gifts produced by local craftspeople. We will spend time at the Papyrus Institute, where you will be given a demonstration on how this famous paper is made and where you will also have the chance to purchase papyrus art.

At the end of the day you will be dropped off at the airport in Cairo to catch your flight to Sharm el Sheikh.

Excursions are joyful outings and they can be undertaken for pure enjoyment, adventure, sightseeing, special group study and several other purposes. One can take an excursion for exploring famous monuments,