Cairo Day Tour: Pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum

Discover Cairo’s iconic sights in a day from Hurghada. Guided by an Egyptologist, explore the Pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum. Flights and lunch included.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hurghada - Around 4:30am (subject to change based on flight schedule), our driver will meet and greet you at your hotel in Hurghada, Makadi Bay, El Gouna, or Sahl Hashish. You will be transferred by an air-conditioned vehicle to the airport for your one-hour flight to Cairo. Flight tickets will be sent via WhatsApp or email a day before your travel date. Upon arrival at Hurghada airport, use your flight tickets to check in, obtain your boarding pass, and wait in the departure hall.

Once you arrive at Cairo airport, exit through the designated door where your Egyptology tour guide will meet you to begin your exciting day tour in Cairo.

  • Pyramids of Giza - Your first stop will be the Giza necropolis. Learn how the ancient Egyptians constructed the largest buildings in history without modern technology. Under the shadow of the Great Pyramid, your guide will provide insights into this magnificent structure. You will also be taken to a vantage point offering a panoramic view of the three pyramids of Giza. Next, visit the Valley Temple to learn about the ancient Egyptian mummification process and how they preserved bodies. Capture memorable photos in front of the Great Sphinx.

  • Papyrus Institute - At the Papyrus Institute, discover how the first paper in the world was made and its significance in ancient Egyptian record-keeping. You will have the chance to write your name in ancient Egyptian script and purchase gifts if desired. The final stop will be at the Perfume Salon, where you will learn more about ancient Egyptian life.

  • The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities - Enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant (drinks not included). Your next visit will be to the largest museum, where a qualified guide will enrich your knowledge of ancient Egypt. See the golden mask of King Tutankhamun and spend two hours uncovering historical secrets.

  • Bazar Khan El-Khalili - Drive to Islamic Cairo to explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s historic bazaar. Spend an hour shopping at one of the oldest markets in the Middle East.

  • Cairo International Airport - Finally, you will be transferred back to Cairo Airport for your return flight to Hurghada. Upon arrival at Hurghada airport, you will be taken back to your hotel.

What's Included
  • Egyptologist tour guide
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Hurghada
  • Round-trip flights, Hurghada/Cairo and Cairo/Hurghada
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees to the sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Entrance fees to Giza Pyramids 540 Egyptian pounds per person.
  • Entrance fees to the Egyptian Museum 450 Egyptian pound per person.
  • Water and drinks during the lunch time.
Additional Information

See Cairo’s most impressive sights in just one day from Hurghada by Flight guided by an Egyptologist tour guide. Stand in front of the famous Giza pyramids, the Sphinx and marvel at the treasures of the Pharaohs in the Egyptian Museum. Spend a wonderful day in Cairo, the largest city in Africa. A private, Egyptologist guide takes you to the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, the Pyramids of Giza and Khan El Khalili Bazaar and tells you about the history and culture of each attraction. Door-to-door transportation, round-trip flight tickets and lunch at a good quality restaurant are included but entrance fees and drinks on your own expenses.

  • You will need to pay the entrance fees to the sightseeing by card.
  • You will need to provide us with your hotel name and address in Hurghada, ElGouna or Sahl Hasheesh.
  • You will need to use the flight tickets, we will send you to check in at the airports and get your boarding cards.
  • You will need to carry cash for water, drinks and Tipping to The guide and driver.
Location
Hurghada
Cancellation Policy

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

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