Cairo Day Trip from Hurghada: Pyramids & Tutankhamun Treasures

One Day, Three Thousand Years: Giza & Cairo from the Red Sea

You fly from Hurghada to Cairo, spend the day at the Giza Pyramids with an Egyptologist guide, choose between two major museums to see Tutankhamun's treasures, take a Nile cruise, and eat lunch at a local restaurant: all with round-trip flights, transfers, and entry fees included. The schedule is fixed around the flight times, so you know exactly when you leave and when you're back at your hotel.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Giza Pyramids2h
2. Egyptian Museum2h

Cairo highlights and return to Hurghada

• Pickup from Hurghada hotel
• Transfer to Hurghada International Airport
• Flight from Hurghada to Cairo
• Visit Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx
• Enjoy oriental lunch at top restaurant
• Optional visit to Tutankhamun’s Treasures
• Transfer to Cairo International Airport
• Flight from Cairo to Hurghada
• Transfer back to Hurghada hotel

The experience

You wonder if it's actually possible to see the Pyramids and Cairo's museums in a single day when you live in Hurghada, and it turns out it is, because the flight is only an hour. Hotel pickup happens in the morning, then you're on a plane to Cairo before the heat peaks. The itinerary moves fast: Giza Pyramids first, where a certified Egyptologist walks you through the three main pyramids and the Sphinx, explaining the scale and the engineering in a way that makes the stone feel less like a monument and more like a choice someone made four thousand years ago. After that comes lunch at a restaurant that does proper Egyptian food (rice, multiple proteins, fresh salads), and then the museums.

The museum choice matters here. You can pick the Grand Egyptian Museum, which holds the complete Tutankhamun collection under one roof, or the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, which has the royal mummies and a different arrangement of artifacts. Both let you see the golden mask and the treasures from the boy king's tomb, but the experience is different depending on which one you choose. A guide takes you through the galleries and tells you what each piece meant (the chariots, the jewelry, the ritual objects), so you're not just looking at gold, you're understanding why it was buried with him. The Nile cruise happens somewhere in the afternoon, a break where you sit on the water and let the day settle before the drive back to the airport.

The whole thing is scheduled around the flights, which means you're not choosing the pace. The plane times are. That's actually the thing that makes it work. You leave Hurghada early, you're back by evening, and the return transfer takes you straight to your hotel. If you have a moderate level of fitness and don't mind moving between vehicles and walking through museums and archaeological sites, the day absorbs you completely. Children need an adult with them, and soft drinks come during the drives, so you're not thirsty between stops.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup in Hurghada, round-trip domestic flights to Cairo, professional Egyptologist guiding, entry to the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, your choice of the Grand Egyptian Museum or the Egyptian Museum with access to Tutankhamun's treasures, lunch at a restaurant serving Egyptian dishes, a Nile cruise, soft drinks during transfers, and return transport to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Options for this experience

5 options

Lowest price, taxes not includedUp to 1 people · Guide in 7 languages · 04:00Pickup is included. Flight tickets, taxes, and entrance fees are included: 60 € for adults and 30 € for children (mandatory).

Giza Pyramids and Museum (Optional)Up to 15 people · Guide in 7 languages · 04:00Covers the Giza Pyramids area. Museum visits are optional and not included. You may choose between the two museums and pay for it. Pickup is included.

Egyptian Museum and Giza PyramidsGuide in 7 languages · 04:00This option covers the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir, followed by a visit to the Giza Pyramids area. Pickup is included.

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Grand Egyptian Museum and GizaUp to 15 people · Guide in 7 languages · 04:00This option covers the Grand Egyptian Museum, followed by a visit to the Giza Pyramids area. Pickup is included.

Full-day Cairo tour with Nile boatUp to 15 people · Guide in 7 languages · 04:00Entry fees included: discover Cairo's top sites, including the Egyptian Museum, the Pyramids, and the Sphinx on the Giza Plateau, plus a Nile boat ride. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 04:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years)

GroupUp to 200

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

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Paid on siteUS$ 60

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical level

Operated by FTS Travels

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in Hurghada and want to see Cairo's major sights without arranging flights, museum tickets, or transport separately: the fixed schedule around the plane times is what makes a full day of Pyramids and museums possible from the Red Sea.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 2 years).

How long is the flight from Hurghada to Cairo?

Approximately one hour each way.

Which museum should I choose? The Grand Egyptian Museum or the Egyptian Museum?

Both have Tutankhamun's treasures. The Grand Egyptian Museum houses the complete collection in one building. The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir also includes royal mummies and is in central Cairo. Your guide can advise based on your interests.

Is the Giza Pyramids entrance fee included?

Yes, entry to the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx is included in the tour.

What time does the day start and end?

Hotel pickup is in the morning, and you return to your hotel in Hurghada by evening. The exact times depend on flight schedules.

Is lunch included?

Yes, lunch at a restaurant serving Egyptian cuisine is included, along with soft drinks during transfers.

Do I need to be fit for this tour?

You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, as the day involves walking through museums, archaeological sites, and the Pyramids complex.

Are there optional add-ons?

The museum entrance is your choice between two options. Entrance to the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx is included. Other sites may have optional visits depending on the itinerary flow.