What to expect on a pyramids day trip from Sharm El Sheikh: timing, stops and extra spending

If your Sharm El Sheikh holiday is short, a pyramids trip is best treated as a major part of the itinerary. Some travelers prefer to save Cairo and the pyramids for a separate future visit.

Before booking a Cairo excursion, ask how long the shopping stops last: visits to papyrus and perfume-oil shops may take considerably longer than expected.

On itineraries that include Dahab, a shop stop can be useful for access to a free, comfortable restroom. In one traveler’s experience, the stop itself lasted about 20 minutes.