Cairo Day Tour from Hurghada: Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum & Papyrus Institute

Experience the wonders of Ancient Egypt on a day tour from Hurghada to Cairo. Explore the Pyramids and Sphinx in Giza, visit the Egyptian Museum, and learn about papyrus at the Papyrus Institute.

Duration: 17 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities - After pick-up from your hotel, get some great views of the landscape en route to the Egyptian capital. Stops can be made whenever you require. Upon arrival in Cairo, visit the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square, and discover one of the most comprehensive collections of Ancient Egyptian relics in the world
  • Pyramids of Giza - Transfer to Giza in the afternoon to see the Great Pyramids and Great Sphinx in the Giza Plateau visit the Papyrus museum and learn how the Ancient Egyptians used it to record their civilization . Marvel at this last surviving monument of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World, built more than 4.500 years ago as everlasting graves for the pharaohs Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Marvel at the mysterious Sphinx statue of a Pharaoh’s head with a lion’s body. Transfer back to your hotel in Hurghada the evening.
  • Great Sphinx - The Great Sphinx is an iconic ancient statue situated near the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. Featuring the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh, it is widely thought to symbolize the pharaoh Khafre and holds significant historical and cultural value.
What's Included
  • Entry/Admission - Pyramids of Giza / Sphinx
  • Entry/Admission - The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
  • Entry/Admission - Giza Plateau (Pyramids and Great Sphinx)
  • Oriental Open Buffet Lunch
  • Pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned bus
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
What's Not Included
  • Transfer from (Sahl Hashesh, Makadi Bay) Extra charge 5USD
  • Transfer from (Safaga, Soma Bay) Extra charge 10 USD
  • 15USD per person government fees
  • Optional Felucca Ride on the Nile 10€ per person
Additional Information

Embark on an extraordinary day tour from Hurghada to Cairo, where you can delve into the rich history of Ancient Egypt. This journey will lead you to the renowned landmarks of Cairo and Giza.

Upon reaching Cairo, start with a visit to the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, which houses one of the world’s largest collections of Ancient Egyptian artifacts. Savor a delightful lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant before heading to Giza in the afternoon. There, you’ll have the chance to admire the Great Pyramids and the Great Sphinx at the Giza Plateau.

Make sure to visit the Papyrus Museum, where you’ll discover the significance of papyrus in documenting the accomplishments of Ancient Egyptian civilization. Be amazed by the last standing monument of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the pyramids of Pharaohs Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Finally, behold the mysterious Sphinx, with the head of a Pharaoh and the body of a lion, and feel the profound sense of history surrounding you.

Location
The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
Midan El Tahrir, Geographical Society Building
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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