Cairo Day Tour from Hurghada: Pyramids, Sphinx & Museum

Pyramids, Sphinx and royal artifacts in one Cairo day, without the drive from Hurghada

A full-day Cairo tour from Hurghada combines domestic flights with a guided visit to the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx carved from limestone, and the Grand Egyptian Museum's royal collections. Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch at a local restaurant, all entrance fees, an air-conditioned bus, and a professional Egyptologist guide are included. Children from age 4 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cairo sightseeing with flights

• Fly from Hurghada to Cairo
• Visit Giza Pyramids Complex
• See the Great Sphinx of Giza
• Explore Grand Egyptian Museum galleries
• Fly back to Hurghada

The experience

The tour avoids the long road journey by flying from Hurghada to Cairo, then returning the same day. A professional Egyptologist guide leads the group through the Giza Pyramids Complex, explaining the monuments and their place in ancient Egypt. At the Great Sphinx, the guide covers the symbolism, past restorations, and the Sphinx's role in Egyptian religion: details most visitors miss on their own.

The Grand Egyptian Museum holds royal artifacts, colossal statues, ancient jewelry, and historical collections across selected galleries. The itinerary is timed to fit all three major stops (Pyramids, Sphinx, and Museum) into a single day without rushing. Lunch at a local restaurant breaks up the sightseeing. Bottled water is provided throughout. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada bookend the day, and all entrance fees, taxes, and the air-conditioned bus transport are covered.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada.
• domestic flights to and from Cairo.
• entrance fees to the Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx.
• entrance to the Grand Egyptian Museum.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• bottled water.
• air-conditioned bus transport.
• professional Egyptologist guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language.
• all taxes and service charges.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (10 to 60 years) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by OK EGYPT TOURS

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're staying in Hurghada and want to see Cairo's major sights without arranging your own transport or spending a full day on the road. The flights make the day feasible from a coastal resort, and the fixed itinerary with a guide means you don't navigate Cairo on your own.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

How do I get from Hurghada to Cairo on this tour?

Domestic flights carry you from Hurghada to Cairo in the morning and back the same evening, avoiding a six-hour road journey each way. Hotel pickup in Hurghada is included.

What does the Great Sphinx visit include?

The guide explains the Sphinx's symbolism, the restorations it has undergone, and its significance in ancient Egyptian religion. You see the monument carved from a single limestone block and learn details beyond what a self-guided visit would reveal.

Will I have time to see the Pyramids and the museum in one day?

The carefully timed itinerary fits visits to the Giza Pyramids Complex, the Great Sphinx, and selected galleries of the Grand Egyptian Museum into a single day. The flights and professional planning minimize travel time between sites.

What meals and drinks are provided?

Lunch at a local restaurant is included. Bottled water is provided throughout the day. Drinks during lunch can be added at checkout if you choose that option.