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The Cairo minivan tour from Sharm El Sheikh gives you the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the New Grand Egyptian Museum in one long day, with a small group capped at 10 people instead of a full-size tourist bus. At $110 per person, it sits between the budget bus tours and a fully private trip — enough space and pace to actually enjoy the day, without the cost of going private. Departure is from your Sharm El Sheikh hotel, and the whole trip runs as a single overnight-to-overnight push, so it’s worth going in with realistic expectations about the hours involved.
The small group format works well for travelers who want more breathing room than a large bus tour offers, but don’t need or want the cost of a fully private car and guide. It still suits budget-conscious travelers overall — it’s a long day either way — but the capped group size makes the museum and Giza visits noticeably less crowded on your side of the group.
Pickup from your hotel happens around 2:00 AM, with the exact time depending on your hotel's location. The drive to Cairo takes around 8 hours and can run longer with traffic or checkpoints along the way.
On arrival, you visit the Giza Plateau to see the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, followed by a walk around the plateau to the Great Sphinx.
A visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum lets you explore its collection of ancient artifacts, including the pieces dedicated to Tutankhamun.
A boat ride along the Nile gives you a different view of Cairo and a good opportunity for photos from the water. Guests who prefer not to join the boat ride remain in the minibus during this stop.
Lunch is served at a local restaurant with a buffet selection, giving the group a proper break before the final stops.
A short visit shows how traditional Egyptian papyrus, oils, and fragrances are made, with time to browse before heading back.
The group departs Cairo in the late afternoon, with arrival back at your hotel expected around 1:00 AM, depending on traffic and checkpoints.
All entrance tickets listed in the program, transportation, buffet lunch, and an English-speaking guide are included in the minivan package.
The tour costs $110 per person, with all listed entrance tickets, transportation, lunch, and a guide included.
The group is capped at a maximum of 10 guests, smaller than a standard tourist bus tour.
Pickup is around 1:00–2:00 AM, depending on your hotel's location.
No, entrance inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu is not included and costs approximately $32 if purchased on-site.
Yes, an Egyptian visa is required. Guests with only a Sinai stamp can get help arranging one before the trip, at $38 plus an $8 service fee.
Most nationalities are accepted, but citizens of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan need to have obtained an Egyptian visa in advance through the appropriate consulate.
Yes, a buffet lunch is included; drinks during lunch are not included.
Yes, the Nile boat ride is included in the program. Guests who prefer not to join it stay in the minibus during that stop.
Yes, a $30 per person prepayment is required to confirm your booking.
For tours running on Monday, cancellation must be made at least 3 full days before the excursion date.
A comfortable Toyota Hiace minibus, model years 2018–2022, regularly maintained and inspected.
The guide joins the group once you arrive in Cairo, not at the hotel pickup.
Yes, the same program can be arranged as a private excursion with a personal car and guide for more flexibility.
A passport with a valid visa, travel insurance, water, warm clothing for the minibus, a travel pillow, comfortable shoes, and cash for personal expenses.
Public toilets at stops usually cost around 10 Egyptian pounds; toilets at restaurants are free.
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