Is a Pyramids trip from Sharm El Sheikh worth it, and is it better to go independently?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 7 days ago
TL;DR
Travelers say the Pyramids are worth it from Sharm El Sheikh if you treat it as a separate multi-day trip and go independently: one visitor planned 3 days in Cairo, 3 in Alexandria, and spent a full day at the Giza Plateau. If you’ve already seen major ancient sites, some travelers skip the trip and focus on Sharm spots like Old Market, Farsha, Mahony, and Soho Square.
What the community said
If you want to really enjoy the Pyramids, travelers recommend skipping a rushed day tour from Sharm and organizing the trip yourself over several days. One visitor spent 3 days in Cairo, 3 in Alexandria, and used a full day just for the Giza Plateau at a relaxed pace.
7 days ago Giza Plateau, Cairo, Alexandria
Travelers say an independent trip from Sharm to Cairo and Alexandria feels far more rewarding than a standard excursion, because you get to see the cities themselves and not just a quick pyramids stop.
7 days ago Cairo, Alexandria
If you’ve already done major history trips, such as Luxor from Hurghada, some travelers feel you can skip the Pyramids. Instead, they use taxis around Sharm and visit Old Market, Farsha Cafe, Mahony restaurant, and Soho Square on their own.
7 days ago Old Market, Farsha, Mahony, Soho Square