Day trip to Cairo by bus from Sharm el Sheikh [122182P36]
In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel. It runs along the Gulf of Suez. Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be met by your guide, who will accompany you throughout the tour. The excursion begins with a visit to the Egyptian Museum, which, in addition to its more than 120,000 exhibits, also houses Tutankhamun's golden coffin. Afterwards enjoy your lunch. The further course of the excursion takes you to the great pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. The tour of the pyramids ends at the Sphinx and the temple surrounding it. At the end of the day, if time permits, you will have the option to drive to the Cairo Bazaar before returning to Sharm el Sheikh.
At the end of the trip you might visit a perfume factory or a papyrus factory, depending on the time left.
At the end of the trip you might visit a perfume factory or a papyrus factory, depending on the time left.
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
- Soft drinks
- Boat trip on the Nile
- All services that are not mentioned in the description.
- camel riding at the pyramids
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- Visit the famous Egyptian Museum with its countless historical exhibits.
- Enjoy a boat trip on the Nile for a fee or stroll along the banks of the Nile for free.
- Marvel at the last existing wonder of the world - a fabulous experience! You will find a total of three pyramids here: the Chephren, Cheops and Mykerinos pyramids. You can discover the area on foot, on horseback or by camel. Duration between 2 and 3 hours.
- After visiting the pyramids of Giza, you will go to the Great Sphinx, by far the largest and most preserved sphinx. It consists of a human head on a lion's body. The Sphinx was carved from the remainder of a limestone mound that served as a quarry for the Great Pyramid of Cheops. Duration approx. 20-30 minutes.
- Since all buses have to wait for the convoy leaving Cairo for Sharm at the end of the day, you will make one or two of the following stops: characteristic visits to the Papyrus Museum and the Essential Oil Factory. These two attractions will familiarize you with the ancient Egyptian techniques of making papyrus and essences. These two interesting visits will increase your knowledge of daily life in ancient Egypt and will also help the Egyptian farmers who work in these sectors and preserve these very old handicrafts from ancient Egypt. (While waiting for the convoy to return)
