Day Trip to Cairo by Bus

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8-Hour Private Tour of the Pyramids, Sphinx, Grand Egyptian Museum

22 hours

Moderate


Save on the cost of flights by taking the bus to Cairo to see one of the true wonders of the world: the Giza Pyramids in Egypt . Traveling through the night, you'll spend the day exploring the Egyptian Museum and the Pyramids  , a UNESCO World Heritage Site, returning to Sharm late in the evening. Tour includes entrance fees, restaurant lunch, and professional Egyptologist.


What's included?
  • Food & drinks
Local taxes
Bottled water
Restaurant lunch
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Wi-Fi-enabled, air-conditioned minivan in Cairo
Exclusions
  • Tip or gratuity
Gratuities
Tickets for optional extras
Please note
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
    • A visa for Egypt can be obtained from Sharm el Sheikh airport: most travelers to Cairo will need to buy this in advance
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