Cairo + Pyramids by Bus - New Grand Egyptian Museum
Tour description: Cairo + Pyramids by Bus - New Grand Egyptian Museum
The new Grand Egyptian Museum is one of the most significant travel events in years. Twenty years in the making, it opened beside the Giza Pyramids and immediately topped global rankings. 45,000 square metres of exhibition space, modern architecture, interactive halls, and for the first time the complete collection of Tutankhamun's treasures brought together in one place - more than 5,000 objects, many of which had never before been displayed to the public.
Departing Sharm el-Sheikh by comfortable coach, you travel across the Sinai Peninsula. On the Giza Plateau, three great pyramids and the Sphinx await. After exploring outside, you transfer to the Grand Museum, where an English-speaking guide leads you through the principal galleries: the Tutankhamun hall, the statuary gallery, and the chronological exhibition spanning the earliest dynasties to late-period Egypt.
Included: hotel transfer, comfortable coach, English-speaking guide, entrance tickets, and lunch. The trip takes approximately 20-24 hours.
For all tourists on group excursions, a white Toyota minibus provides hotel pick-up - transfer is included in the price.
For group tours a white Toyota minibus picks you up - round-trip hotel transfer is included in the price.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, just let our manager know the children's ages and we'll find the right format.
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes. Message our manager on Telegram at least 24 hours ahead and we'll sort it out easily.
Is prepayment required?
No. Payment is on the day of the tour: $, €, ₽ or card.
Tour itinerary: Cairo + Pyramids by Bus - New Grand Egyptian Museum
- 1Departure from hotel (overnight)
- 2Coach journey to Cairo - approx. 8-10 hours
- 3Giza Pyramids (Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure)
- 4The Great Sphinx
- 5Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
- 6Papyrus Institute and essential oils factory
- 7Lunch (buffet)
- 8Nile boat trip (optional)
- 9Return to hotel
ℹ️ Important to know
- !Egyptian visa required
- !Children under 4 travel free
✅ What's included
- ✓All entrance tickets
- ✓Air-conditioned coach
- ✓Lunch (buffet)
- ✓English-speaking guide
❌ Not included
- ✕Nile boat trip from $10 to $20 (optional)
- ✕Drinks during lunch
Tourist reviews: Cairo + Pyramids by Bus - New Grand Egyptian Museum
The Grand Egyptian Museum is simply extraordinary. The architecture, the colossal statues along the entrance staircase, the feeling of an empire's might. When you step up to the panoramic windows and see the pyramids right there - goosebumps. Immaculate organisation, the day flew by. Cairo showed us a whole new side. I'll definitely be back with my family.
Still in awe of the GEM! The museum looks like a film set for the future, yet inside history is very much alive. Admiring ancient treasures in such a contemporary space is pure aesthetic pleasure. And the view of the pyramids through the enormous glass walls - love at first sight. Only here do you truly grasp their age and grandeur. I left with a full heart and a promise to return.
The Grand Egyptian Museum is staggering in scale. We spent several hours there and still didn't see everything. The Tutankhamun collection is incredible - so many artefacts in one place. The view of the pyramids through the glass walls creates an extraordinary feeling. The guide explained everything clearly and engagingly. Comfortable coach, punctual transfer. The best excursion of the whole holiday!
First time in Cairo - I chose this tour. No regrets. The Giza Pyramids in person are awe-inspiring - no photo captures their true scale. The Grand Museum also impressed with its modern presentation of such ancient artefacts. It's a packed day and you do feel tired, but in the best possible way. The guide was professional and answered every question. Lunch was included and delicious. Highly recommend.
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