Cairo Day Trip from Marsa Alam: Pyramids Tour by Plane

See Tutankhamun's coffin and the three pyramids in one day from the Red Sea

A day trip from Marsa Alam to Cairo by plane includes round-trip flights, a guide in multiple languages, and visits to the Egyptian Museum (home to Tutankhamun's golden coffin), the three Giza Pyramids, and the Great Sphinx. Hotel pickup begins around 2 a.m., and you return to Marsa Alam the same evening, with lunch and transfers in air-conditioned vehicles included throughout the Cairo portion.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Egyptian Museum2h
2. Giza Pyramids3h
3. Great Sphinx of Giza30m
4. Nile River30m
5. Khan el-Khalili1h · entry included

Full day Cairo sightseeing tour

• Hotel pickup at 2 a.m.
• Flight to Cairo
• Meet guide in Cairo
• Visit Egyptian Museum
• Enjoy lunch
• Explore Giza Pyramids
• Visit Great Sphinx
• Optional visit to Khan el-Khalili bazaar
• Return flight to Marsa Alam
• Transfer to hotel near Marsa Alam

The experience

You're picked up from your hotel around 2 a.m. for the drive to Hurghada Airport, then fly to Cairo where a guide meets you for the full day. The Egyptian Museum comes first: a two-hour stop where your guide walks you through 120,000 exhibits, focusing on Tutankhamun's golden coffin and the grave goods buried with him. After lunch, you head to Giza to see the three pyramids: Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. You can explore on foot, horseback or camel, spending two to three hours in the complex.

From the pyramids, a short stop at the Great Sphinx follows: the limestone monument carved with a human head and lion's body, sitting near the temple that once served it. If your return flight leaves late enough, the tour adds time at Khan el-Khalili, the medieval bazaar in Old Cairo, or Cairo Festival City, a massive air-conditioned shopping mall with international brands and restaurants. A felucca ride on the Nile is available for an extra fee. The papyrus museum and essential oil factory can also fit in if time remains, showing how ancient Egyptian techniques are still practiced. You're driven back to Hurghada Airport and transferred to your hotel in Marsa Alam by evening.

Three bottles of mineral water come with you in the vehicle during the day tour. The guide speaks English, Italian, French, German and one additional language. Entrance fees to the pyramids and museum, restaurant drinks, and the Nile boat trip are separate costs. The transfer from your Marsa Alam hotel to Hurghada Airport is also not included in the price.

What’s included

• Round-trip flights between Hurghada and Cairo.
• hotel pickup and return transfer to Marsa Alam.
• guide in English, Italian, French, German and one additional language.
• two-hour guided tour of the Egyptian Museum.
• access to the Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx.
• lunch.
• three bottles of mineral water per person during the Cairo portion.
• all transfers in air-conditioned vehicles within Cairo.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 01:00, 01:30 and 02:00

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

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, French, German, Italian and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Book Tour Egypt

Is this one for you?Pick this if you're based in Marsa Alam and want to see the pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum in one trip: the 2 a.m. pickup and late return work around a resort schedule, though expect an 18–20 hour day with pre-dawn starts.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

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

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is inside the Egyptian Museum that makes it worth two hours?

The Egyptian Museum holds 120,000 ancient artifacts, with Tutankhamun's golden coffin and its elaborate grave goods as the centerpiece. Your guide explains the most important pieces and answers questions throughout the visit.

Can I ride a camel or horse at the Giza Pyramids, or do I have to walk?

The Giza Pyramids complex lets you explore on foot, on horseback or by camel, so you choose how to move through the site during the two to three hours there.

What time does the hotel pickup happen, and when do I get back to Marsa Alam?

Hotel pickup is around 2 a.m. to reach Hurghada Airport for the early flight to Cairo. You return to your hotel in Marsa Alam the same evening after the return flight lands.

Is lunch included, and what about drinks during the day?

Lunch is included in the tour price. Three bottles of mineral water per person come with you in the vehicle. Any other drinks you order at the restaurant are separate.

What is Khan el-Khalili, and will I have time to visit it?

Khan el-Khalili is a medieval bazaar in Old Cairo, recently added to the UNESCO World Heritage list. You visit it only if your return flight leaves late enough in the evening, so time permits after the pyramids and Sphinx.

Do I need to pay extra for the Nile boat ride?

A felucca ride on the Nile is available as an optional add-on for 10 euros per person and takes about 30 minutes. It is not included in the tour price.