Hurghada: Cairo Day Trip with Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Museum

Qasr El-Nil, Cairo



Enjoy a full-day tour from Hurghada to Cairo. Visit the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, and Egyptian Museum with a professional guide, and enjoy a delicious local lunch.

This full-day guided tour from Hurghada to Cairo visits the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, and includes lunch, ideal for history and culture enthusiasts.

Highlights

  • Admire the Giza Pyramids
  • Discover the Great Sphinx, the lion-headed statue
  • Explore the Valley Temple and ancient Egyptian history
  • Visit the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities and view ancient artifacts
  • Tour with a professional Egyptologist guide and enjoy lunch

Description

Depart Hurghada around 2 AM in an air-conditioned van for a transfer to Cairo. Upon arrival, meet your Egyptologist guide and visit the Giza Plateau to see the Great Pyramid of Giza along with the two other pyramids.

Explore the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple before lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch, tour the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, a neo-classical building housing approximately 120,000 artifacts and Egyptian art.

Return transfer to Hurghada is provided, with drop-off at your accommodation.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from Hurghada
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional Egyptologist tour guide
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Bottled mineral water
  • Entry tickets to the Pyramids-Sphinx area and the Museum
  • Visit to the New Grand Egyptian Museum or the Old Egyptian Museum (depending on option booked)

Excludes

  • 30-minute camel ride (available as an add-on)
  • Drinks during lunch
  • Long-range pickup and drop-off at El Gouna, Makadi, Soma Bay, Sahl Hashish, and Safaga (available as an add-on)

Important Information

  • A breakfast box can be arranged and collected from your hotel before pickup.
  • Long-range pickups from Safaga, Makadi, Soma Bay, El Gouna, and Sahl Hashish are available as add-ons during checkout.
  • Entrance tickets must be purchased onsite with a card; cash is not accepted according to the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism.
  • International travel insurance is recommended.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes, your passport, and a credit card for ticket purchases. Booking in advance is advised due to early morning pickup and long-distance travel.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes visits to the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, and other key Cairo landmarks.
The tour is a full-day trip starting early in the morning and returning to Hurghada in the evening.
An Egyptologist guide leads the tour, providing detailed historical and cultural information.
Yes, the tour includes air-conditioned van transfers between Hurghada and Cairo.
Entry inside the pyramids may be available but often requires an additional ticket; check with your guide during the tour.
Lunch is served at a local restaurant in Cairo during the tour.
Hotel pickup is usually scheduled around 2 AM to allow for travel to Cairo.
Yes, the tour is generally suitable for children but consider the long travel time and early start.
Tickets are typically included or purchased by the tour operator, but confirm details before booking.
Yes, the itinerary includes breaks for refreshments, lunch, and restroom stops.

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