Cairo from Sharm El Sheikh by plane is the fastest way to visit the classic excursion to the pyramids from Sharm to the capital of Egypt, without a long journey.
Important! We recommend booking the excursion at least 4 days in advance (sometimes 7 days in advance), as plane tickets are quickly sold out.
What’s included in the tour program:
- Departure from the hotel: Approximately 4:30 AM (the exact time will be communicated after booking);
- Flight to Cairo: According to the airline’s schedule, the flight duration will be 50 minutes;
- Meet and greet in Cairo Airport: A Russian-speaking guide will meet you at Cairo Airport and accompany you throughout the day, introducing you to the sights of Cairo;
- The Egyptian Museum: Visit the world-renowned museum.
- The Great Pyramids of Giza: See the iconic ancient pyramids.
- The Great Sphinx: Marvel at the enigmatic statue.
- Papyrus Institute and Oil Factory: Learn about ancient Egyptian crafts.
- Nile River Cruise: Optional boat ride on the Nile River (additional fee of $10-$20, payable to the guide on the bus);
- Lunch: Enjoy a buffet-style lunch.
- End of the program: Approximately 5:00 PM;
- Transfer to Cairo Airport: Return to Cairo Airport for your flight back.
- Arrival in Sharm El Sheikh: A representative will meet you and transfer you back to your hotel.
Please note that the order of the program may change, depending on the guide’s decision and the number of tourists at each site
The tour price includes:
- All entrance fees to attractions;
- Transportation;
- Lunch (buffet style);
- Services of a Russian-speaking guide
What’s not included in the tour price:
- Nile River cruise: Optional boat ride on the Nile River (additional fee varies from $10 to $20, payable directly to the guide on the bus);
- Beverages: Drinks during the lunch.
Important: Children 2 years old and younger are free. If they occupy a separate seat on the plane and bus, or if children are aged 3-5, there is an additional charge of $160.
Additional Information:
- Egyptian Visa: An Egyptian visa is required for this tour. If you only have a Sinai stamp and need assistance with obtaining a visa, we can help process it before the tour. The visa fee is $25, plus our service fee of $5, totaling $30. This may require an earlier departure from the hotel by approximately 30-60 minutes.
- Transportation: A comfortable air-conditioned bus with a restroom will be used for transportation within Cairo.
- Nile River Cruise: Tourists who choose not to take the Nile River cruise will wait on the bus or nearby, as per Egyptian tourism regulations.
- Deposit: A $150 deposit is required to purchase your flight ticket. This deposit is non-refundable in case of cancellation. The remaining balance for the tour can be paid during the transfer before the flight.
- Passport Photos: Please send passport photos of all participants for the processing of a tourist permit with the tourist police and to purchase flight tickets.
- Flight Tickets: Tickets will be purchased on available charter flights. Please note that evening flights may experience delays in Cairo.
- Cairo Airport: There are limited food options at Cairo Airport. We recommend bringing snacks or purchasing food in advance in case of delays or if your flight is scheduled late.
- Souvenirs: Tour guides may offer souvenirs for sale. This is a common practice in Egypt. Please note that our online service does not control the quality or prices of these items.
- Pyramid of Khufu: Entrance to the Pyramid of Khufu is not included in the tour price. If time permits, you can purchase tickets at the entrance for 1000 Egyptian pounds (~$20).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Your price is so low... Probably you are doing a low-quality service?
We truly offer some of the lowest prices while maintaining a high quality of service. The reason is that we are an online booking company for large tour operators in Egypt, allowing us to offer very competitive prices due to our large volume of tourists. By booking with us, you receive high-quality service without overpaying intermediaries.
What kind of buses and transfers do you have?
A variety of transportation is available for use by the event organizers within the park, including cars, minivans, and comfortable buses. All vehicles are equipped with air conditioning and safety systems. For longer journeys, buses with restrooms are provided. Additionally, all vehicles undergo regular maintenance and sanitation checks, and possess the necessary tourist permits. Furthermore, drivers undergo inspections by the tourist police before each long trip.
How and when do I pay for the tour?
We work without prepayment. All group tours are paid for on the bus or during the tour itself. The exceptions are prepayments for private tours and tours that require purchasing airline tickets or processing documents. Our main programs are paid for directly during the transfer or at the beginning of the tour. You don’t need to look for someone to pay for the tour. An employee of the organizer will approach you. You can pay in cash in US dollars, euros, or Egyptian pounds. For your convenience, we also offer the option of transferring funds to a bank card in rubles, hryvnias, and euros at the exchange rate or to a cryptocurrency wallet in USDT, prior to the tour. For more detailed information on payment methods and refunds, please see here.
Do you have a tourist license?
Egypt is a highly regulated country, especially when it comes to tourism. For any vehicle or yacht to depart on an excursion, daily permits must be obtained from both the police and the military. If the tour operators don’t have a valid tourism license, they naturally won’t be granted these permits. This is why for certain excursions, we may request copies of your vouchers and passports (this applies to sea excursions in Sharm El-Sheikh, private tours, and some group tours if they involve leaving the city. For other excursions, permits are simply issued based on the number of people, and passport details are not required).
Are we insured during the excursion?
Unfortunately, some hotel guides try to convince tourists that their travel insurance is allegedly invalid if they book excursions with external tour operators, as opposed to their own company. This is not true.
Firstly, your travel insurance is valid throughout Egypt, just as it would be if you booked with the hotel’s tour company.
Secondly, if you are on a boat, bus, or other mode of transport, the organizer bears full insurance liability to the passengers. Otherwise, they simply would not be able to obtain a permit to conduct tour activities. Egypt has quite strict tourism regulations, and permits are required before each trip.
How can I retrieve a lost item from a tour?
We always remind our guests to double-check that they have all their belongings when exiting the bus or yacht at the end of the tour. Unfortunately, recovering lost items can be quite challenging due to the immediate departure of vehicles for cleaning and the complexities of Egyptian logistics. While we will do our best to help you locate your belongings, we cannot guarantee a 100% recovery rate. If we are able to find your item, there will be a delivery fee of $5-10. Please be mindful of your belongings!
Should I adjust my plans or wait for the tour?
We have a significant daily influx of booking requests for our programs from tourists. As a result, most excursions are organized daily or on specific days of the week following a detailed schedule provided in each program’s description. After booking, we will send you the exact pick-up time from your hotel. Many tours will be conducted with small groups from various hotels who have purchased excursions through tour operators. The only difference is that our prices are 40-60% lower (our organizers conduct all major excursions in Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh for Russian-speaking tourists).
Where can I find the photographer who took photos on the tour?
We would like to inform you that the photographers accompanying you on excursions act as independent representatives of their photo studios. They are not part of our online service or the program organizer team. All terms and conditions related to the photoshoot and its payment are discussed and agreed upon directly between you and the photographer. We recommend that you approach prepayments with caution and ensure the reliability of the services, as well as obtain all the photographer’s contact information before making any payments.