Cairo day trip from Hurghada: Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum

The mortuary temples of three pharaohs and 120,000 artifacts in one day

A private full-day tour from Hurghada to Cairo by air-conditioned car with an Egyptologist guide, lunch and museum entry. You cross the desert to the Giza Plateau to walk the mortuary temples of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, stand before the Great Sphinx, then explore the Egyptian Museum's collections from pre-dynastic through Greco-Roman periods. The guide speaks English, French, Arabic or Dutch, and children from age 2 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Giza Pyramids3h · entry included
2. Egyptian Museum2h · entry included

Full-day Cairo tour from Hurghada

• Travel from Hurghada to Cairo by car
• Visit Giza Plateau and Pyramids of Giza
• Explore the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple
• Have lunch in Cairo
• Tour the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square
• Return transfer to Hurghada

The experience

The Pyramids of Giza are the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and this tour reaches them from Hurghada by private car: a round-trip crossing the Egyptian desert with air-conditioned comfort and views of the Gulf of Suez. Your Egyptologist guide meets you at the Giza Plateau and walks you through the mortuary temples of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, explaining how the temples were constructed and the stories behind their legends. You'll stand before the Great Sphinx, the reclining statue with a lion's body and the face of Pharaoh Khafre, and visit the Valley Temple opposite, a feat of ancient engineering attributed to Khafre himself.

After lunch at a local specialty restaurant, you drive into central Cairo to the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square. The collections exceed 120,000 masterpieces spanning the pre-dynastic, Pharaonic and Greco-Roman periods. The guide walks you through the mummification art of Ancient Egypt before the return transfer to Hurghada. The whole day runs 18 hours, so plan for an early start and a late return.

What’s included

• Round-trip private car transfer from Hurghada with air-conditioned comfort.
• Egyptologist guide in your choice of English, French, Arabic or Dutch.
• lunch at a local specialty restaurant.
• entry to the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple, and the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 03:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Child (2 to 11 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French, Arabic and Dutch

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Excursies Egypte-Day Tours

Is this one for you?The 18-hour round-trip means an early departure and a late return to Hurghada, so book this tour only if you can commit a full day and are comfortable with long stretches in the car. The walking at Giza and the museum is moderate and self-paced with your guide, making it suitable for most fitness levels. Children from age 2 travel with you.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, Arabic and Dutch.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years).

What exactly will I see at the Giza Plateau?

The mortuary temples of three pharaohs (Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus), and the Great Sphinx, the giant statue with a lion's body and the face of Pharaoh Khafre. You'll also visit the Valley Temple opposite the Sphinx, attributed to Khafre and built as a feat of ancient engineering.

How much time do I spend driving versus walking around the sites?

The round-trip transfer from Hurghada takes several hours across the desert. At Giza and the Egyptian Museum, you walk with your guide through the temples and galleries. The pace is set by the guide and the group, with time to explore each site before moving to the next.

What's included in the lunch?

Lunch at a local specialty restaurant is included in the tour price. Drinks at lunch are available to order separately at checkout.