Overview
Experience the legendary wonders of ancient Egypt on a seamless full-day excursion directly from Hurghada to Cairo and back.
• Departure rule: Round-trip journey starts with early morning pickup from your Hurghada hotel (~01:00) and returns to Hurghada by night (~23:00) aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned long-distance coach.
• Itinerary & Visits: - The Great Pyramids of Giza (Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure) and the panoramic plateau viewpoint. - The Great Sphinx of Giza and the Valley Temple. - Museum visit with two clear options: Old Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square (€70/person) OR the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) (€82/person). - Delicious restaurant buffet lunch in Cairo. - Traditional Cairo bazaars and artisan workshops.
Included
- Round-trip coach transfer: Hurghada ↔ Cairo ↔ Hurghada
- Hotel pickup and return drop-off in Hurghada
- Professional licensed Egyptologist tour guide
- Guided visit to the Pyramids of Giza & Great Sphinx
- Museum entrance (Old Egyptian Museum €70 option or Grand Egyptian Museum GEM €82 option)
- Buffet lunch at a quality restaurant in Cairo
- Stops at traditional Egyptian bazaars and artisan workshops
Not included
- Drinks at the restaurant during lunch
- Optional ticket to enter inside the Great Pyramid chamber
- Personal purchases and tipping
Meeting and pickup
Your hotel reception in Hurghada
Included for all main Hurghada hotels (~01:00–01:30 departure)
Before you come
Original passport required. Breakfast box from your hotel recommended. Comfortable walking shoes.
Cancellation
Free cancellation if you cancel at least 48 hours before the start time. If you cancel between 24 and 48 hours before, we refund 50% of what you paid. There is no refund within 24 hours, or if you do not show up. If we cancel because of extreme weather, you receive a full refund.
The remaining balance is paid to your guide on the day of the ride, in cash (euro preferred) or by card if the guide has a card reader.
Questions
Where does this trip start and end?
Every trip starts and ends in Hurghada. Our air-conditioned coach picks you up directly from your Hurghada hotel (~01:00) and brings you back to your hotel (~23:00).
What is the difference between the two museum options?
Option 1 (€70/person) includes entrance to the historic Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square. Option 2 (€82/person) includes entrance to the state-of-the-art Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) near the pyramids.
