Cairo Day Tour By Plane From Sharm El Sheikh
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Cairo Day Tour By Plane From Sharm El Sheikh
By Sharm Smile Tour
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Ages 0-80, max of 15 per group
Duration: 18h
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Highlights
- Lunch
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - National Museum Of Egyptian Civilization NEMC
- Entry/Admission - Pyramids of Giza
What's not included- Gratuities
- Tipping
- Entry fees to go inside any of the pyramids
- Egypt Valid Full Entry Visa
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- We will pick up all travelers from any place in Sharm El Sheikh.
Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, 2 El-Salam, Second Sharm Al Shiekh, South Sinai Governorate 8752202, Egypt
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Sharm El Sheikh Marine Port
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 105063P5- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- Dress code is smart casual
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Most travelers can participate
- Flight availability is essential to run this trip.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 105063P5
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- Simon B0 contributionsAn excellent day trip to St Catherine’s churchExcellent day trip. Great communication prior to the trip which included confirming the pick up point at hotel and what to bring (passport and given the starter 6.00am a breakfast box). Both the guide (Mohammed) and the driver were excellent . Ample stops en route which included one to have breakfast. St Catherine’s was wonderful to see . The icons and books were stunning (and well presented both in the church and the museum). The journey through the Red Sea Hills was very scenic. Lunch in Dahab was very pleasant sitting right by the sea. All in all a great day that was made even better by the informative and friendly guide and super safe driving by the driver.Written March 23, 2025
- sylvbarnes8610 contributionsGuided tour of SharmOur guided tour was amazing from beginning to end Nabil was full of knowledge about the history and religion of the Egyptian people we learnt so much. Our driver Akmid made us feel very welcome as well. All in all we had a lovely afternoon thank you both Sylv and SteveWritten March 23, 2025
- josej1860 contributionsVery professional chauffeurAhmed was waiting for us at the Airport at our arrival. The car was nice and very clean. His communication with us was perfect and he is very polite.Written March 23, 2025
- Daiva M0 contributionsI recommend this driver because he is helpful, always arrives on time if necessary and waits for you as long as you need. I giveI recommend this driver because he is helpful, always arrives on time if necessary and waits for you as long as you need. I give him 5 out of 5 points. Daiva MWritten March 22, 2025
- 55tamarah0 contributionsSharm Smile tour is the best!We have been to Sharm once before and that time we booked our trips with Nabil. (Boat trip on a big boat and one on a smal boat. We liked that so much that when we were in Sharm again, I immediately sent a whatsapp to him. First we went to Ras mohammed and white island. I get seasick very fast on big ships, also happened this time, so this is NOT my favourite tour and I do not want to talk about it ;) Second: We rented a private speedboat for three hours and went snorkeling. The captain (Achmed) showed us beautiful spots and things along the coast such as Farsha cafe, a moray eel, and he even picked me up when I had drifted too far to get back on the boat (Haha) There was music, there were drinks and snacks and even though it was Ramadan and the captain couldn't even eat or drink anything it was no problem that we did. Suddenly he called out, “There's a dolphin swimming there". We carefully sailed after the dolphin and it became more and more. Dozens of them. It was fantastic to see. On the way back my husband was allowed to sail a little bit himself and we were tired but satisfied when we got back to our resort after a wonderful day. Third: We also took a cab (there and back to Old town) from smile tours, were dropped off at the door and picked up again at the same place, for a pre-arranged, good price. The cabs are clean, neat, have air conditioning and also the drivers are nice, polite, and friendly. If you have any problem at all, Nabil solves it immediately. All contact can be in English, which he speaks fluently. I would give this company 10* if I could. I am a fan of Nabil , and if we ever go back to sharm, I will call him again!!!Written March 21, 2025
- Getaway277755083070 contributionsAirport TransfersWe were very pleased with Smile Tours with whom we booked airport transfers to and from Sharm Airport to the Baron Palms hotel. They were punctual and the minicabs were roomy and easily big enough for 4 of us. I would definitely recommend themWritten March 21, 2025
- Passport005939016550 contributionsLovely tripVery pleased with experience captain was fab the sights of the coral and fush amazing loved feeding fish from side of boatWritten March 19, 2025
- nigelbL7642FH0 contributionsSt Catherine MonasteryHighley recommend this Private tour Ahmed my driver was a very safe and careful professional driver for the whole day. The car was very comfortable and air conditioned. Mohammed my tour guide was very knowlagble and slowly walked me around all day at my own pace at no time did I feel rushed, explaining many things as we went along and very happy to answèr any questions I had and helped taking photos. The meal at Dhahb, Ali Baba Resteraunt was excellent the staff there were very attentive and made sure I had plenty to eat, the views over the sea towards Saudi Arabia were very relaxing. Advantages of a Private tour meant I was picked up on time I was kept upto date via whatsapp, you have the full attention of the tour guide, also getting into the monastry first before all the larger mini bus and coaches arrive was very advantageous. Thankyou for a very memorable day.Written March 12, 2025
- 340traceyt0 contributionsBoat rideThe glass bottom boat was a good day out the hotel sorted a price and picked you up and took you to shark bay were the boat was and wait for you to take you back to hotelWritten March 11, 2025
- darrenl6110 contributionsGreat boat trip.This was a fantastic trip. The driver service was excellent, clean, comfortable and friendly. The boat trip itself was excellent, the boat was as comfortable, refreshments available and we saw lots of wildlife and other activities on the water as well as getting to drive the boat. Would highly recommend.Written March 9, 2025
- paula p0 contributionsDon’t buy photosAmazing day at the beach , banana boat was the all time favourite for most of the teenagers, just don’t get ripped off by buying photos , lots to do and very cheap but the locals will be around you selling bracelets and trinkets and trying to take your photo for £5 😆Written March 7, 2025
- Global298372611540 contributionsGreat guide and amazing fish!Picked up from our hotel by the lovely Nabil who told us all about the country, the area and the trip ahead. Lovely guy and really interesting, listening to him. Boat ride was great, SO many fish!Written March 2, 2025
- danielhL4818HX0 contributionsExcellent !!!Excellent service, private driver, super punctual. Awesome experience, the coral was full of beautiful fish like you’ve never seen before.Written February 28, 2025
- bodrulm3490 contributionsSt Catherine’s monastery private tourFrom start to finish the tour was perfect. Transportation was second to none, the guide was extremely informative and efficient, overall couldn’t ask for more.Written February 26, 2025
- ndinotendai0 contributionsGreat team, clean and efficient.Awesome guys, no issues - would recommend using them with no hustle. We arrived and the driver was waiting - car was clean, journey was smooth and service was great.Written February 26, 2025
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tonipankhurst
Great Dunmow, UK33 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
This is a trip of a lifetime, I contacted Nabil via whatsapp to discuss options that we wanted to do whilst in cario due to the amazing reviews that have been previously given.
Message were always answered in timely manner and price was very affordable compared to other companies.
The trip was amazing and guide doubled up as a photographer so have many memories to share. Driver was great as not easy to navigate roads, drop off and collection points in cario. we did pyramids, sphinx, camel ride (extra cost), lunch, boat trip on the nile.
Improvements could be, transport for 4 adults to and from sharm airport was uncomfortable and tight as normal car, felt rushed at sphinx and lunch, staff was rude as we were informed that tips already given and waiters were reqesting tip. Guide was pushing perfume, paper and cotton visit despite my original request advising that we did not wish to go. ended up with time at end which could have been spent better during day.
Take tips for toilets or tissues as you dont get toilet paper or hand paper unless tip given even in toilets at the museum where sign clearly states no tips.
Message were always answered in timely manner and price was very affordable compared to other companies.
The trip was amazing and guide doubled up as a photographer so have many memories to share. Driver was great as not easy to navigate roads, drop off and collection points in cario. we did pyramids, sphinx, camel ride (extra cost), lunch, boat trip on the nile.
Improvements could be, transport for 4 adults to and from sharm airport was uncomfortable and tight as normal car, felt rushed at sphinx and lunch, staff was rude as we were informed that tips already given and waiters were reqesting tip. Guide was pushing perfume, paper and cotton visit despite my original request advising that we did not wish to go. ended up with time at end which could have been spent better during day.
Take tips for toilets or tissues as you dont get toilet paper or hand paper unless tip given even in toilets at the museum where sign clearly states no tips.
Written November 1, 2023
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Reuben L
2 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
I couldn’t recommend this trip enough!
A few days after booking we were contacted via WhatsApp where all questions we had were answered.
We were picked up on time from our hotel in Sharm, we were also in correspondence with the guide on WhatsApp during this time in case there were any issues or delays.
When we arrived in Cairo our guide was waiting for us who let us choose the lay out of the day, and which location we preferred to spend more time at (the pyramids or museum)
The guide was very informative but also friendly.
All entrance fees were paid for by the guide along with lunch which was very unexpected.
We were also given a choice of what we wanted for lunch between western food or Egyptian food which was a nice touch.
The museum was also and the tour guide had more information and stories than the signs in the museum!
All in all I would recommend for anyone who wants to see Cairo in a day, especially for the price. If this was in the UK it would easily cost £1000.
A few days after booking we were contacted via WhatsApp where all questions we had were answered.
We were picked up on time from our hotel in Sharm, we were also in correspondence with the guide on WhatsApp during this time in case there were any issues or delays.
When we arrived in Cairo our guide was waiting for us who let us choose the lay out of the day, and which location we preferred to spend more time at (the pyramids or museum)
The guide was very informative but also friendly.
All entrance fees were paid for by the guide along with lunch which was very unexpected.
We were also given a choice of what we wanted for lunch between western food or Egyptian food which was a nice touch.
The museum was also and the tour guide had more information and stories than the signs in the museum!
All in all I would recommend for anyone who wants to see Cairo in a day, especially for the price. If this was in the UK it would easily cost £1000.
Written September 25, 2023
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Matt P
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • Family
Really the only way to do a visit to Cairo from Sharm. There are lots to choose from for this trip but this one is highly recommended. Everything is included apart from drinks at the restaurant. You can pay extra for a boat trip or a camel ride out onto the Plateau for the best Pyramid photo but you don’t have to. I would recommend budgeting another £35-40 per person for the boat/camel trips. Well looked after by a variety of the Smile team from the first to the last taxi ride.
Written July 3, 2024
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SJL86
Fife, Scotland31 contributions
I can honestly say that this was the most amazing trip. Mr Nabil organised everything for us to ensure our day went exactly as we wanted.
Nabil and the guide spoke very good english (albeit with an egyptian accent) My partner found it slightly hard to understand the guide, but she has adhd and loses focus easily.
The pyramids and camel ride were astounding and the excursion / destination is a must to tick off everyone’s bucket list. The main pyramid is extremely busy but our guide helped keep the sellers at bay and remained informative at the same time.
We were able to get ahead of most of the crowds so we could have some tranquility whilst visiting all the sites.
The museum is busy, but again our guide let us escape the crowds and visit quieter rooms away from the general “tour routes”.
The driver was amazing and excellently navigated his way through the mayhem that is cairo rush hour traffic. It was both exhilarating and impressive. The driver didn’t speak much english, but he drove us through many areas of cairo which wouldn’t be accessible via coach / minibus.
The lunch meal was a buffet with lots of traditional egyptian nibbles, mini bbq and the best ice cream i have ever had in my life.
Great tour and great people.
Nabil and the guide spoke very good english (albeit with an egyptian accent) My partner found it slightly hard to understand the guide, but she has adhd and loses focus easily.
The pyramids and camel ride were astounding and the excursion / destination is a must to tick off everyone’s bucket list. The main pyramid is extremely busy but our guide helped keep the sellers at bay and remained informative at the same time.
We were able to get ahead of most of the crowds so we could have some tranquility whilst visiting all the sites.
The museum is busy, but again our guide let us escape the crowds and visit quieter rooms away from the general “tour routes”.
The driver was amazing and excellently navigated his way through the mayhem that is cairo rush hour traffic. It was both exhilarating and impressive. The driver didn’t speak much english, but he drove us through many areas of cairo which wouldn’t be accessible via coach / minibus.
The lunch meal was a buffet with lots of traditional egyptian nibbles, mini bbq and the best ice cream i have ever had in my life.
Great tour and great people.
Written April 23, 2024
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Colin A
Worcestershire, UK10 contributions
We went to Cairo by plane it cost more then the bus trip but in our opinion much better it’s a tiring day by plane so goodness knows how tiring it must be by bus.
We were picked up at our hotel at 4.30am and taken directly to the airport by the driver who also had our flight tickets which we exchanged for boarding cards at the airport.
At Cairo airport we were met at the airport by our guide clearly holding the Sharm smile card so it was easy to find him.
He was a lovely man very knowledgeable about Egypt and the city of Cairo.
We went to the pyramids first and he took some great pictures for us.
Afterwards he took us to some shops with paintings and a perfume shop not the things we really wanted to do but no pressure selling .
Then we were taken for lunch which was lovely but strangely drinks have to be purchased separately.
After lunch we went to the museum to see the king tut collection which was magnificent.
By the time we had finished our guide asked if we wanted to go anywhere else but by this time we were so tired and said we would like to go back to the airport to rest up before our flight back to Sharm which we did .
On our arrival back at Sharm our driver was waiting and took us back to the hotel arriving back at 10.30 pm
The trip was extremely well organised
We were picked up at our hotel at 4.30am and taken directly to the airport by the driver who also had our flight tickets which we exchanged for boarding cards at the airport.
At Cairo airport we were met at the airport by our guide clearly holding the Sharm smile card so it was easy to find him.
He was a lovely man very knowledgeable about Egypt and the city of Cairo.
We went to the pyramids first and he took some great pictures for us.
Afterwards he took us to some shops with paintings and a perfume shop not the things we really wanted to do but no pressure selling .
Then we were taken for lunch which was lovely but strangely drinks have to be purchased separately.
After lunch we went to the museum to see the king tut collection which was magnificent.
By the time we had finished our guide asked if we wanted to go anywhere else but by this time we were so tired and said we would like to go back to the airport to rest up before our flight back to Sharm which we did .
On our arrival back at Sharm our driver was waiting and took us back to the hotel arriving back at 10.30 pm
The trip was extremely well organised
Written March 1, 2025
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Brendon C
7 contributions
A fantastic excursion probably one of the best prices around with and exceptional tour guide Mohammed. Me and my friends did 3 excursions through Sharm smiles and I am so glad I booked it through them rather than any others as they are very competitively priced and will ensure you have a really great time and experience. As you can imagine the weather was hot in June and Cairo trip is a really long day however on first to the coach in Cairo Mohammed welcomed us with a bottle of water. Camel ride is not free however you can easily barter with the locals and can get a great price to which we paid £20 each for a ride along the top side of the pyramids which was a fantastic view so would highly recommend doing that. Overall this excursion was great and Mohammed is extremely knowledgeable so you will sure learn a lot, thank you Sharm smiles 🙏
Written June 20, 2023
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0690IGW
Oslo, Norway1 contribution
Jul 2024 • Family
This was a fantastisk day and it was very well organised by the travel agent. We took Egyptair to Cairo where a minivan was waiting for us, then we drove to the museum where we met a very warm and knowledgeable guide. He joined us the rest off the day. Museum experience a highlight, thanks to the guide. Then a short boat trip on the Nile before lunch. Then the pyramids. If was very good to have a AC car with a driver with us. This made a hot day seeing the pyramids an achievable experience . Visited also a papyrus gallery and a perfume shop before taking the flight back to Sharm El Sheikh. This day was very great for the whole family of 5. Highly recommended!
Written July 25, 2024
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Federico
1 contribution
Mar 2022 • Couples
We have booked a private tour a couple of weeks in advance, before going to Egypt, to see the Giza pyramids, the Sphinx and the Egyptian museum in Cairo. Everything was perfectly organised and our day started off very early at Cairo airport where Hassan and Shahid - our guide and driver for the day - were punctually waiting for us.
Both were very kind, flexible and extremely professional for the whole day. Shahid is a great and calm driver, even in the madness of Cairo’s traffic (which, on itself, is an experience not to be missed), always got us everywhere on time and was always waiting around the corner to get us to the next stop. Hassan proved to be extremely knowledgeable about the history of the city, its cultures and their many wonders. In a single day he showed us an enormous amount of beauty with plenty of interesting facts and anecdotes.
There are many options during the day according to one’s preferences but I recommend going early to the pyramids and then skipping the shopping and spending as much time as possible in the afternoon in the Museum as it is totally worth it wondering around it with no rush.
So, wrapping up, it’s been a long and very intense day but totally worth it and we want to thank Nabil and Sharm smile for the spotless organisation.
Both were very kind, flexible and extremely professional for the whole day. Shahid is a great and calm driver, even in the madness of Cairo’s traffic (which, on itself, is an experience not to be missed), always got us everywhere on time and was always waiting around the corner to get us to the next stop. Hassan proved to be extremely knowledgeable about the history of the city, its cultures and their many wonders. In a single day he showed us an enormous amount of beauty with plenty of interesting facts and anecdotes.
There are many options during the day according to one’s preferences but I recommend going early to the pyramids and then skipping the shopping and spending as much time as possible in the afternoon in the Museum as it is totally worth it wondering around it with no rush.
So, wrapping up, it’s been a long and very intense day but totally worth it and we want to thank Nabil and Sharm smile for the spotless organisation.
Written March 13, 2022
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ashraf
4 contributions
5/5
Start to finish everything was taken care of.
The driver was prompt and courteous
Khaled was our tour guide who we met at cairo airport, along with a driver, we were the only people in the group that day, so it felt very premium.
We went to the pyramids, khaled was very knowledgeable, teaching us of the history of ancient egypt with diagrams.
He was personable respectful and made the whole experience smooth.
We later went for lunch at a local hotel restaurant which had a balcony overseeing the pyramids.
Thereafter travelled to the museum. Which in it self was fascinating. Khaled brought the mummys and other egyptians artefacts to life as we went around the museum.
Start to finish everything was taken care of.
The driver was prompt and courteous
Khaled was our tour guide who we met at cairo airport, along with a driver, we were the only people in the group that day, so it felt very premium.
We went to the pyramids, khaled was very knowledgeable, teaching us of the history of ancient egypt with diagrams.
He was personable respectful and made the whole experience smooth.
We later went for lunch at a local hotel restaurant which had a balcony overseeing the pyramids.
Thereafter travelled to the museum. Which in it self was fascinating. Khaled brought the mummys and other egyptians artefacts to life as we went around the museum.
Written September 20, 2024
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Angela H
2 contributions
Feb 2025 • Family
A wonderful experience for my daughter and I. The guide was so knowledgeable and able to answer any questions we may have had. Both the driver and guide were polite and courteous and kept us fully informed of the day’s events and offered alternatives to the days planned events.
I could not rate this experience high enough and would definitely recommend this experience to both solo and group travellers.
I could not rate this experience high enough and would definitely recommend this experience to both solo and group travellers.
Written February 14, 2025
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Hi,
I would like to know whether this trip includes a visit to the Grand Bazaar as well? Do you get a chance to visit it on the day?
Written July 13, 2024
When booking it says departure location, cruise name and boarding number? What does this mean? We haven’t booked to go on a cruise we just want to be picked after the pyramids back to original drop location?
Written April 23, 2022
We don't have an evisa as we stay in Sharm. Is there a way to get a visa at the airport so we can actually do this trip please?
Written February 23, 2020
Mohamed Nabil Abdallah
Nabq Bay, Egypt
Yes you can get a visa at the airport on same day of traveling to Cairo
Written April 1, 2020
Tomas D
Prague, Czech Republic
Hi, I m thinking of this tour to Cairo with you on Mo 13.5. But before I book it I need to work out approximate time when I will be back at my hotel Shores Golden Hotel because I need to catch up flight home on 14.5 at 3.30. Would you be able to help me with it?
Written May 10, 2019
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