Cairo: Pyramids & Egyptian Museum 2-Day Trip from Hurghada

Fly to Cairo, Stand at the Pyramids, Sleep in the City

You fly from Hurghada to Cairo, spend a full day at the Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum, sleep in a 4 or 5-star hotel, then visit the Citadel, Muhammad Ali's mosque, historic churches, and Khan el-Khalili bazaar before flying home. All transport, meals, entry fees and accommodation are included, so you arrive at the airport and the rest is handled.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Visit Pyramids and Egyptian Museum

• Fly from Hurghada to Cairo
• Explore the Giza Pyramids
• Visit the Sphinx
• Tour Memphis and Sakkara
• Visit the Egyptian Museum
• Lunch break

Day 2: Citadel, Mosque, Churches and Bazaar

• Visit Citadel of Salah El-Din
• Tour Mosque of Muhammad Ali
• Visit Church of St. Sergio and Crypt
• See Church of St. Barbara
• Shop at Khan El Khalili Bazaar
• Lunch break

The experience

Your flight leaves Hurghada at dawn: 50 minutes later you land in Cairo and a guide from Egypt Excursions Online meets you at the airport. The Giza Pyramids are the first stop, and you walk straight toward structures that have stood for 7,000 years. Your guide points out the Sphinx, the limestone blocks, the scale of it all. After that comes the Egyptian Museum, a neo-classical building full of 120,000 artifacts: mummies, gold, statues from dynasties most people have only read about. Lunch happens at a local restaurant, and then you check into a 4 or 5-star hotel in Cairo for the night.

Day two starts at the Citadel of Salah El-Din, a fortress visible from almost everywhere in the city, built in Ottoman style with high walls and courtyards. Inside is the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, with its alabaster dome and arches. After that you visit the Church of St. Barbara and the fortress of Babylon, where the Church of St. Sergio holds a crypt: the place where, according to tradition, the Holy Family took shelter. These are not tourist attractions in the modern sense. They are layered into the city's actual fabric. Your last stop is Khan el-Khalili, the oldest bazaar in Africa, where you can buy spices, textiles, brass, whatever catches your eye before heading back to the airport for your return flight to Hurghada.

The whole thing (flights, transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle, hotel, meals, entry to every site) is arranged. You don't negotiate with taxi drivers, don't hunt for the museum entrance, don't wonder if the restaurant is safe. A guide who knows the history walks with you, and water is in the car when you need it.

What’s included

Your two days include hotel pickup and return in Hurghada, round-trip flight to Cairo, all transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, accommodation at a 4 or 5-star hotel with breakfast, lunch at a local restaurant, entry to the Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Salah El-Din, Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Church of St. Barbara, and Khan el-Khalili bazaar, plus water and all service charges and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday, Friday and SundayDeparts at 04:00

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AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (2 to 12 years)

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Operated by Egypt Excursions Online

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to see Cairo's main sights (the Pyramids, the Museum, the Citadel, the old churches and the bazaar) without arranging flights, transfers, hotels or entry tickets yourself. The two-day structure and included accommodation mean you get the full experience without the logistics.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 12 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

How long is the flight from Hurghada to Cairo?

About 50 minutes.

What's included in the price?

Flight tickets, hotel pickup and return, all transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, hotel accommodation with breakfast, lunch, all entrance fees, water during the trip, and service charges and taxes.

Which hotel will I stay in?

A 4 or 5-star hotel in Cairo with breakfast included. The exact property is confirmed when you book.

Do I need to be fit for this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Most stops involve walking at a comfortable pace with breaks.

What time does the tour start?

Early morning, with pickup from your Hurghada hotel for the flight. Exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.

Is lunch included?

Yes, lunch at a good quality local restaurant is included on day one.

Can I visit Khan el-Khalili if I don't want to shop?

Yes. It's the oldest bazaar in Africa and worth seeing for the architecture, atmosphere and craftsmanship even if you don't buy anything.

Are entrance fees included?

Yes, all entrance fees to the Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Citadel, mosques and churches are included.