3 Days Trip to Cairo and the Grand Egyptian Museum from Sharm El Sheikh by Car
We offer an unforgettable 3 Days Trip to Cairo and the Grand Egyptian Museum from Sharm El Sheikh by Car, featuring the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Pyramids of Giza, Islamic Cairo, and Coptic Cairo. Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle, enjoy a comfortable hotel stay in Cairo, and explore with an expert Egyptologist guide.
Day 1 – Grand Egyptian Museum Tour from Sharm El Sheikh
Your unforgettable private Cairo tour from Sharm El Sheikh begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh. Relax during the scenic drive across the Sinai Peninsula and the Suez region in a modern air-conditioned private vehicle with scheduled comfort stops along the way before arriving in Cairo. Upon arrival, meet your professional private Egyptologist guide and begin your journey through thousands of years of Egyptian civilization at the spectacular Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the largest archaeological museum in the world located close to the Giza Plateau.
Explore the extraordinary collections of King Tutankhamun’s treasures, colossal statues of Ramses II, magnificent royal artifacts, ancient sarcophagi, beautifully decorated coffins, jewelry, papyrus manuscripts, statues of Egyptian gods, and thousands of priceless archaeological discoveries representing every period of Ancient Egyptian history. Learn fascinating stories about the pharaohs, temples, pyramids, religious beliefs, daily life, and the remarkable achievements of one of the world’s oldest civilizations.
After enjoying lunch at a quality local restaurant, spend some free time relaxing or choose one of several optional evening activities including a Nile Dinner Cruise, a Cairo by Night Tour, or an authentic Egyptian café experience overlooking the Nile. Later, transfer to your comfortable Cairo hotel for check-in and overnight accommodation.
Day 2 – Pyramids of Giza, Memphis and Saqqara Tour
After breakfast at your hotel, continue your private archaeological adventure by visiting the legendary Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and Egypt’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the magnificent Great Pyramid of King Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure, the mysterious Great Sphinx, the ancient Valley Temple, and the panoramic viewpoint offering breathtaking views across the entire Giza Plateau. Guests may also enjoy an optional camel ride through the desert for unforgettable panoramic photographs.
Following lunch at a carefully selected restaurant, continue to Memphis, the first capital of Ancient Egypt founded more than 5,000 years ago. Explore the impressive open-air museum featuring the gigantic Colossus of Ramses II, the beautiful Alabaster Sphinx, ancient temple remains, statues, and archaeological monuments that reveal the importance of Memphis during the Old Kingdom.
Your journey then continues to the world-famous Saqqara Necropolis, home to the extraordinary Step Pyramid of King Djoser, recognized as the oldest complete stone building in history and the beginning of pyramid architecture. Explore beautifully decorated mastaba tombs, underground burial chambers, colorful hieroglyphic inscriptions, ancient reliefs, and fascinating archaeological discoveries while learning how pyramid construction evolved before the creation of the Great Pyramids of Giza. Return to your Cairo hotel for another comfortable overnight stay.
Day 3 – Islamic Cairo, Coptic Cairo and Khan El Khalili Bazaar
