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Small Group Cairo Day Tour
4.9
22 Ratings
Hurghada
Join our small group Cairo day tour from Hurghada. Explore the Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, and enjoy a personalized experience.
Join our small group Cairo day tour from Hurghada. Explore the Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, and enjoy a personalized experience.
Duration:
18 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hurghada - Travel from Hurghada hotels to Cairo, visiting the pyramids and the Sphinx, a journey of approximately 5 hours.
- Zaafarana - On the way from Hurghada to Cairo and back, we will take a rest stop for about 30-40 minutes before continuing to our first tour stop, the Egyptian Museum.
- The Egyptian Museum in Cairo - Explore the…
- Hurghada - Travel from Hurghada hotels to Cairo, visiting the pyramids and the Sphinx, a journey of approximately 5 hours.
- Zaafarana - On the way from Hurghada to Cairo and back, we will take a rest stop for about 30-40 minutes before continuing to our first tour stop, the Egyptian Museum.
- The Egyptian Museum in Cairo - Explore the Egyptian Museum, which houses a vast collection of artifacts and treasures from Ancient Egypt. An expert guide will lead you through the museum, highlighting the most important exhibits, including the treasures of Tutankhamun.
Our first stop is the Egyptian National Museum, located in the heart of Cairo. Our professional historical guide will meet us there and begin the tour, explaining all the pieces inside the museum.
- Nile River - When visiting Cairo, the capital of Egypt, don’t miss the chance to see the city from the Nile River. We offer a short Felucca cruise on the Nile, providing a unique perspective of Cairo and an opportunity to take beautiful photos.
- Pyramids of Giza - Visit the Great Pyramid of King Cheops, the only remaining wonder of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, along with the pyramids of Chephren and Mycerinus. Listen to your Egyptologist guide, enjoy a panoramic view of all the pyramids, and take photos. Then, head to see the famous Sphinx and explore the valley temple.
- Great Sphinx - The Great Sphinx of Giza (Arabic: أبو الهول‎ Abū al-Haul, English: The Terrifying One; literally: Father of Dread) is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx (a mythical creature with a lion’s body and a human head) on the Giza Plateau on the West Bank of the Nile in Giza, Egypt. The Sphinx’s face is generally believed to represent Pharaoh Khafra. It is the largest monolith statue in the world, measuring 73.5 meters (241 ft) long, 19.3 meters (63 ft) wide, and 20.22 meters (66.34 ft) high.
- Papyrus Institute - During our tour, we will visit the main factory for manufacturing papyrus and learn how the ancient Egyptians used these plants to make paper.
- Zaafarana - On the way back to Hurghada, we will take a short rest before continuing to our hotels in Hurghada.
- Cairo - Travel from Cairo to Hurghada hotels, a journey of approximately 5 hours.
What's Included
- Pick up & drop off
- Visiting the Factory of Papyrus
- Oriental Open Buffet Lunch – suitable for all people (vegan,vegetarians & others)
- Entry/Admission - The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
- Small group by van Max 8 person
- Entry/Admission - Great Sphinx of Giza
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entry/Admission - 3 Pyramids of Giza area
- All transfers by…
- Pick up & drop off
- Visiting the Factory of Papyrus
- Oriental Open Buffet Lunch – suitable for all people (vegan,vegetarians & others)
- Entry/Admission - The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
- Small group by van Max 8 person
- Entry/Admission - Great Sphinx of Giza
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entry/Admission - 3 Pyramids of Giza area
- All transfers by Modern Air-conditioned vehicle
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Entrance Tickets included
What's Not Included
- Drinks ( Hot & cold )
- Round Trip Transfer from (Makadi ,El Gouna , Sahel Hasheesh) Hotels extra charge € 5 per person
- Round Trip Transfer from (Safaga , Soma Bay) Hotels extra charge € 10 per person.
- Trip By The River Nile 10€
- Drinks ( Hot & cold )
- Round Trip Transfer from (Makadi ,El Gouna , Sahel Hasheesh) Hotels extra charge € 5 per person
- Round Trip Transfer from (Safaga , Soma Bay) Hotels extra charge € 10 per person.
- Trip By The River Nile 10€
Additional Information
skip hassle and crowd join us early in the morning a pick-up from your hotel in Hurghada. Using a van for a small group allows for a more personalized experience. Enjoy a comfortable ride in a van as you travel from Hurghada to Cairo. The journey may take 5 Hours per way, so it’s advisable to bring some snacks and water for the trip. Once you arrive in…
skip hassle and crowd join us early in the morning a pick-up from your hotel in Hurghada. Using a van for a small group allows for a more personalized experience. Enjoy a comfortable ride in a van as you travel from Hurghada to Cairo. The journey may take 5 Hours per way, so it’s advisable to bring some snacks and water for the trip. Once you arrive in Cairo, you have the choice to pay the entrance fees in advance or cash. Head directly to the Giza Plateau to explore the famous Pyramids of Giza. Marvel at the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure, and the iconic Sphinx. Take advantage of the opportunity for an optional camel ride around the Giza Plateau, offering a unique perspective of the pyramids. After lunch, head to the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square. Explore the vast collection of ancient artifacts, including treasures from Tutankhamun’s tomb. Depart from Cairo and head back to Hurghada in the van. Enjoy the scenic views during the return journey.
- infant seats and Stroller are available , but needed to request it in advance or upon the reservations to bring it to you in Mini van
Location
Hurghada
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(22 Ratings)
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B0nneln
Feb 13, 2025
Great experience! - It was a beautiful day. Our guide described everything to the littlest details and told us a lot of about the Egyptian History. The drivers were very friendly and professional, they usually on time.
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Tibororban
Feb 10, 2025
Cairo trip from Hurghada - The excursion was well organized, and everything went smoothly.
Wahba, our guide, was knowledgeable and provided a wealth of fascinating information about the history and construction of the pyramids. He answered questions thoroughly and in a friendly manner. Overall, it was a great experience that offered intriguing insights into ancient history.
I highly recommend it!
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Palmo967
Feb 8, 2025
Incredible experience! - It was a wonderful day and unforgettable memories. We have been waiting for this beautiful visit since we were young. But despite the long distance. But it was an unforgettable trip and will be added to my memories. I thank everyone who contributed to organizing this trip and the friendly skilled drivers. And we should not forget the customer service employee. Who works hard from the beginning of the trip until the end. And is constantly online. I wish you success and many customers. Recommended
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Amcook15
Feb 5, 2025
22 hour long trip but absolutely worth it! A must see - Omar & Ahmed the drivers were brilliant, very experienced and kept things as smooth as possible. They did communicate as much as possible if you interacted with them. Cairo traffic is crazy, worse than India and they navigated so well so we weren't delayed. A 1.30am start - take jumper/scarf etc and breakfast box with you. They don't leave the mini bus so so can leave stuff on there. Take toilet roll - select your service stops some are free others not, 50 Egyptian to use. You go through 5 police check points where you are put in a queue before carrying on your journey, one of these held us for 40mins so it is a 7hr journey in and less on the way back. Not the companies fault. I travelled with 3 Italians and 4 Danish, we bonded as the day progressed once we had all had a little sleep. Cairo museum is fantastic, not enough time there but more time through this company then some. The only thing i would say is our tour guide (who has to keep us moving to fit everything is) kept saying you can come back for photos - get them there and then! otherwise your free time you are running around trying to find the right room etc. She's moving as soon as she finishes talking and always asks you to come closer and listen but if i didn't take the pics as i did whilst listening to her i would of never of had what i wanted. She was also very disappointed with a few of us that chose not to do the Nile trip - it's optional. I knew i was already doing the Nile at Luxor 2 days later (Same company) so that was the one i wanted to do. I would say some of her knowledge was limited to Nana on the Luxor trip who filled in the gaps on questions i had. Sultans Palace Perfumes was good, some lovely smells, nice tea. I did actually want the pure perfumes to bring home so I bought 2x 100ml and 1x 50ml. I paid £70 (negotiated from what started as £40 each for the 100ml and £30 for the 50ml) i was happy and they got their sale, worth every penny i paid and they wrap well for travel, just ask for paper to write the scent labels if buying a few. Lunch at the restaurant was great. Pyramids were great, everything you imagine, don't waste time going into the great pyramid, dark cold nothing to see i was told, spend the time in the sun enjoying the surroundings. If you look down to see the Sphinx below look to your right further into the rock/dirt and you will see more where the workers area was - i didn't have time to venture into this and was gutted as the locals say it's brilliant. We lost the Danish at the start of the pyramids so we lost a lot of time standing around - this meant we suffered again at the Sphinx - only 15 mins to explore and pics - i ran around everywhere but actually was quite annoyed at this as it was more important than the pyramids for me. So overall fabulous long day, advice is ensure your group keep up otherwise you all suffer with less free time to wonder and less time at the Sphinx. If you have any back problems or Oedema with legs you will need to have cushion of something as some parts of the roads are rough and you are sat for a 7hr journey so every opportunity to move around, do it. If you have a couple of weeks Hurghada than maybe split it up or fly - 50min flight i believe. I was only there for 6nights and had much to pack in. I did keep some of my breakfast box for teatime on the journey home as its late when you get back.
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Vincent
Jan 28, 2025
Highlights Caïro - Very long trip in the minivan (picked up at 1 am and back at 24 pm). But worth seeing the pyramids, the mask of Tutankhamun and busy Cairo one in person. Unfortunately, the new museum is not open until June, which was a pity but then the tour operator cannot help it. Just a great tour.
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Stephenef2024
Jan 25, 2025
Nice and Great Guide - Brilliant Day and super Guide
Our Drivers were very helpful and usually help us.
Very Quick and Quiet Trip
Highly recommended
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Marianne_s
Jan 7, 2025
A great time - Went with my two kids 7 and 10 years old. We all had a great time. We visited the national egypt museum in Cairo, a perfume factory, a papyrus factory (short stops) and then of course the pyramids and the sphinx. The guide was friendly and had a lot of knowledge. Both he and the drivers where good with kids. The pros with a small group is that we didn't have to stand in line and wait at the stops, we could easily stop for a toilet break if some one needed or even to buy crisps.
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Markr797
Nov 18, 2024
Excellent Private Cairo Tour from Hurghada - Outstanding Driver! - We booked a private day trip to Cairo with ETO through. First, I must commend ETO's booking service - they were incredibly understanding when we had to reschedule twice (once for medical reasons, once for passport issues). This flexibility was greatly appreciated.
Our driver, Mr Mahmoud, was exceptional. He picked us up at 1:30am in a spacious, air-conditioned 7-seater, giving us plenty of room to sleep during the journey. He provided free water and soft drinks, offered small change for toilet breaks, and was happy to stop whenever needed. We could even play our own music! As someone anxious about the long journey, his calm, professional manner was very reassuring. Only needed photos of passports, not originals.
In Cairo, our English-speaking guide was knowledgeable and friendly. The Egyptian Museum tour (1.5 hours) covered the most interesting exhibits. We declined the optional Nile boat ride with no pressure. The included buffet lunch was good (drinks extra). We did make an unexpected stop at a perfume shop - typical for Egyptian tours - but there was no pressure to buy.
At the pyramids (2 hours for pyramids and Sphinx), we took the official camel ride (600 EGP per person - more expensive but safer than street vendors). While our guide preferred to wait in the car during the pyramid visit, we managed the local vendors fine (tip: avoid eye contact and politely decline). The guide was happy to skip the papyrus museum at our request.
The real star was our return journey - Mr Mahmoud got us back by 8:30pm in time for dinner, which was impressive given the distance.
Tips:
- Private car access was easier than tour buses
- All entrance fees included
- Bring snacks for the journey
- Consider this tour as a good compromise between group bus tours and flying
- Remember to tip well for good service
- Stay polite but firm with vendors at pyramids
A long day but worth it for the private experience. Special thanks to Mr Mahmoud for making the journey so comfortable!
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Hondab2024
Aug 27, 2024
The tour was perfect! - Hannah was an incredible tour guide, she is very knowledgeable and gives a great outlook on the history of every destination as well as giving enough free time to thoroughly explore each location. I couldn’t recommend this tour and tour guide enough!!
the driver was kind and professional
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Mar_aalfridam2022
Jan 6, 2025
Long journey but totally worth it!!! - Long and exhausting journey from Hurghada, but totally worth it once you get to Cairo! Our tourguide Mansour joined us at the Egyptian museum and was brilliant all the way through. He’s an archaeologist, very knowledgeable and super professional. God bless him!!! Small group of 5 people, so it felt kinda like VIP for our group and Mansour helped us beat all the long queues. We went in early January (winter time in Egypt) and we were very cold during the overnight drive, please bring a warm jacket/ fleece blanket or small pillow to keep yourself comfortable in the minivan. Also remember to bring enough snacks + cash for tips, souvenirs, drinks during lunch, additional activities (Nile tour, camel or carriage ride at the Pyramids, burial chamber etc) and toilet breaks. We were picked up at 01:30AM from our hotel with no introduction to the tour whatsoever from the drivers (so it felt kinda sketchy and awkward at first because nobody was explaining anything to us- we had to wait until the tourguide joined us in Cairo). Keep in mind: There are multiple checks and toll booths along the way, this definitely slows down the journey to Cairo. On the way back to Hurghada, it luckily went faster!!! Once in a lifetime experience to see the Egyptian museum and the Pyramids, so you won’t regret it! Thank you ETO travels!
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