Cairo Day Trip: Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum
See the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum on one overnight journey from the Red Sea
A private Cairo day trip from Hurghada includes hotel pickup at 1:30am, a 450km drive through the eastern desert, entry to the Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum with a qualified Egyptologist guide, a Nile cruise, and lunch. The guide speaks English, French or German and tailors the day to your interests.
Step-by-step itinerary
Private Cairo Day Trip from Hurghada
- Pick up from Hurghada hotel
- Travel through eastern desert to Cairo
- Rest stop with bathroom break
- Nile River cruise
- Visit Grand Egyptian Museum
- Lunch during the tour
- Explore Giza pyramid complex and Great Sphinx
- Rest stop with bathroom break
- Return to Hurghada hotel
- Sand City Hurghada 6h
- Zafarana 20m
- Grand Egyptian Museum Entry included 2h
- Giza 1h
- Giza Pyramids Entry included 2h
- Zafarana 20m
- Cairo 5h
What’s included
- Complimentary hotel pickup and return transfers from Hurghada city center.
- entrance fees to the Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum.
- a qualified Egyptologist guide in English, French or German.
- a Nile River cruise.
- lunch during the day.
- all taxes.
- Every day 01:00
Information
Private Cairo day trip from Hurghada with Egyptologist guide covering the Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum, including hotel pickup, lunch, and 16–18 hours round trip.
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The experience
The tour starts before dawn: a representative picks you up from your Hurghada hotel around 1:30am and drives you 450 kilometers to Cairo in an air-conditioned coach. The route crosses the eastern desert, where the landscape shifts through mountains, hills, oases and plains. A rest stop partway lets you step out and use facilities before continuing to the capital.
Once in Cairo, you'll visit the Giza Pyramids: the Great Pyramid, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure and the Great Sphinx, all built during the Fourth Dynasty between roughly 2600 and 2500 BC. Your Egyptologist guide explains the history and architecture as you explore the complex. You'll also take a Nile cruise on the river's banks, then spend time at the Grand Egyptian Museum, where you walk through modern halls with views of the Pyramids themselves. The museum holds one of the world's largest collections of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including pieces from Tutankhamun's tomb. Lunch is provided during the day.
The return journey follows the same route back to Hurghada, with another rest stop for comfort. You arrive at your hotel in the evening after a full day of sightseeing. The guide is a qualified Egyptologist who speaks your language and can adjust the pace and focus to match your interests, so the experience feels tailored rather than rushed through a checklist.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, French and German.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 9 years); Infant (under 2): free.
How early does the pickup happen from my Hurghada hotel?
The representative collects you around 1:30am to begin the 450-kilometer drive to Cairo, allowing time to reach the Pyramids and museums during daylight hours and return the same evening.
What is the Grand Egyptian Museum and what will I see there?
The Grand Egyptian Museum is one of the world's most impressive collections of ancient Egyptian treasures, housed in modern halls with views of the Giza Pyramids. You'll explore monumental statues, royal artifacts and pieces from Tutankhamun's collection, guided by your Egyptologist escort.
Does the tour include a visit to the Nile River?
Yes, a Nile cruise on the river's banks is included as part of the day, offering a different perspective on Cairo's geography and history.
Will I have time to explore the Giza Pyramids at my own pace, or is it a fast walk-through?
Your Egyptologist guide tailors the day to your interests and pace, so you can spend as much time at the Pyramids as you wish rather than rushing through on a fixed schedule.
Is lunch included, and what about drinks?
Lunch is provided during the tour. Drinks at the restaurant are not included and are your own expense.
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Cairo Day Trip: Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum
16h–18h · EN · FR · DE · at your hotel
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