Price
$82
per person
Duration
1 day
Location
Hurghada
Egypt
Hurghada to Cairo Pyramids & Egyptian Museum Day Trip
About This Tour
A journey through millennia. From the massive stone structures of the 4th dynasty to the intricate golden treasures of Tutankhamun, this day provides a comprehensive insight into ancient civilization.
A journey through millennia. From the massive stone structures of the 4th dynasty to the intricate golden treasures of Tutankhamun, this day provides a comprehensive insight into ancient civilization.
This excursion is the ultimate classic for any traveler to Egypt. Discover the legendary Pyramids of Giza, the symbol of the country, and immerse yourself in the world of the Pharaohs at the world-famous Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square.
This excursion is the ultimate classic for any traveler to Egypt. Discover the legendary Pyramids of Giza, the symbol of the country, and immerse yourself in the world of the Pharaohs at the world-famous Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square.
Transportation
Modern, air-conditioned tour bus with onboard toilet.
Modern, air-conditioned tour bus with onboard toilet.
Tour Program
Pickup Information
Pickup takes place between 01:30 AM and 02:30 AM at the hotel reception (depending on hotel location).
Pickup takes place between 01:30 AM and 02:30 AM at the hotel reception (depending on hotel location).
Welcome Briefing
Introduction by the tour guide on the bus, safety instructions, and distribution of the day's schedule.
Introduction by the tour guide on the bus, safety instructions, and distribution of the day's schedule.
Daily Program
02:00 AM – 08:30 AM: Drive to Cairo with two scheduled rest stops. 09:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Visit to the Egyptian Museum (Old Museum) at Tahrir Square. 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM: Lunch at a local restaurant (buffet style). 01:30 PM – 04:00 PM: Exploration of the Giza Plateau (Pyramids, Panoramic point, and Sphinx). 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM: Optional visit to a Papyrus Institute or Perfumery. 05:30 PM: Start of the return journey to Hurghada. 10:30 PM – 11:30 PM: Arrival back at the hotel.
02:00 AM – 08:30 AM: Drive to Cairo with two scheduled rest stops. 09:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Visit to the Egyptian Museum (Old Museum) at Tahrir Square. 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM: Lunch at a local restaurant (buffet style). 01:30 PM – 04:00 PM: Exploration of the Giza Plateau (Pyramids, Panoramic point, and Sphinx). 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM: Optional visit to a Papyrus Institute or Perfumery. 05:30 PM: Start of the return journey to Hurghada. 10:30 PM – 11:30 PM: Arrival back at the hotel.
Trip Highlights
The three Great Pyramids: Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. The Great Sphinx of Giza and the Valley Temple. The treasures of Tutankhamun in the Egyptian Museum. Qualified Egyptologist tour guide.
The three Great Pyramids: Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. The Great Sphinx of Giza and the Valley Temple. The treasures of Tutankhamun in the Egyptian Museum. Qualified Egyptologist tour guide.
Food & Beverages
Included: Buffet lunch at a local restaurant. Excluded: Drinks during lunch and breakfast box (please order from your hotel the night before).
Included: Buffet lunch at a local restaurant. Excluded: Drinks during lunch and breakfast box (please order from your hotel the night before).
What to Bring
Passport (original) and visa. Breakfast box from the hotel. Sun protection, hat, and sunglasses. Comfortable walking shoes. Cash for drinks, tips, or souvenirs.
Passport (original) and visa. Breakfast box from the hotel. Sun protection, hat, and sunglasses. Comfortable walking shoes. Cash for drinks, tips, or souvenirs.
Route & Stops
Hotel in Hurghada: Start of the journey.
Hotel in Hurghada: Start of the journey.
Zafarana: Rest stop on the Red Sea road.
Zafarana: Rest stop on the Red Sea road.
Tahrir Square: Visit to the Egyptian Museum.
Tahrir Square: Visit to the Egyptian Museum.
Restaurant: Lunch break in Cairo/Giza.
Restaurant: Lunch break in Cairo/Giza.
Giza Plateau: Pyramids and Sphinx.
Giza Plateau: Pyramids and Sphinx.
Hotel in Hurghada: Return and end of tour.
Hotel in Hurghada: Return and end of tour.
What to Bring
Packing checklist
A compact packing list for the day so you can start prepared and stress-free.
Passport (original) and visa
Breakfast box from the hotel
Sun protection
hat
sunglasses
Useful for bright conditions and open viewpoints.
Comfortable walking shoes
Best for long sightseeing days and uneven ground.
Cash for drinks
tips
souvenirs
What's Included
Included
- Guiding: Certified, English-speaking Egyptologist guide accompanying you throughout the day.
- Entrance Fees: Full access tickets to the Giza Pyramids Plateau and the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square.
- Sightseeing: Guided tours of the Sphinx, the Valley Temple, and the museum's main collections.
- Shopping Stops: Optional visits to certified, traditional papyrus and perfume institutes.
- Taxes & Fees: All local government taxes, highway tolls, and checkpoints clearance.
Not Included
- Inside the Pyramids: Entry tickets to go inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu or the Second Pyramid (can be purchased on-site).
- The Mummy Room / Special Exhibits: Any special, restricted halls inside the museum requiring separate tickets.
- Nile Cruise: Optional short felucca or motorboat ride on the Nile River.
- Photos/Videos: Special camera tickets inside the museum (phone photography is usually free, but professional gear requires a permit).
- Tipping (Gratuities): Tips for your Egyptologist guide and local site helpers (customary in Egypt but completely optional based on your satisfaction).
