Cairo tour from Hurghada: Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum

Savor authentic Egyptian flavors over lunch after exploring Cairo’s ancient secrets

A full-day tour from Hurghada to Cairo by air-conditioned minibus, visiting the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, then the Egyptian Museum's collection of ancient artifacts including Tutankhamun's treasures. An expert guide leads both sites, lunch is included, and the round-trip takes 18 hours with hotel pickup from Hurghada and roughly an hour of travel time between the two main stops.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Cairo's iconic landmarks

• Visit the Pyramids of Giza
• See the Great Sphinx
• Travel to Egyptian Museum
• Explore Egyptian Museum artifacts
• Enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Hurghada hotel and a drive to Cairo. Most of the 18 hours goes to travel and rest on the road. Once in the city, you stand before the Great Pyramid of Khufu and the Great Sphinx, where your guide walks you through what these ancient tombs were built to hold and why they've survived so long. The Pyramids of Giza sit on a plateau outside the modern city, so the scale hits differently when you're standing in front of it rather than seeing it in a photo.

After the pyramids, you head to the Egyptian Museum, about an hour away. The collection there is the world's largest for ancient Egyptian artifacts: rooms of statues, papyri, jewelry and the treasures pulled from Tutankhamun's tomb. Your guide explains what you're looking at and why it matters, rather than leaving you to read placards. Lunch happens during the day, and the minibus stays air-conditioned throughout, which matters when Cairo's heat is in full effect.

The return journey to Hurghada takes the rest of the afternoon and evening. Entry to both the pyramids and the museum, all transport, the guide, and lunch are included. You bring only yourself and a camera.

What’s included

• Private minibus transportation from your Hurghada hotel.
• bottled water.
• entry to the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx.
• entry to the Egyptian Museum.
• expert guide in your chosen language.
• lunch.
• all fees and taxes.
• air-conditioned vehicle throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday and SundayDeparts at 02:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupUp to 15

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

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Hurghada Fun Day Trips

Is this one for you?Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or one of two other languages, so choose the one you're comfortable with when you book. The 18-hour day is built around the drive time from Hurghada, which means most of the morning and evening are spent on the road. Book this tour if you want to see both sites in one trip from the coast, not if you're looking for a shorter outing.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 10 years); Infant (under 5).

What's actually inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu that I'll see?

The Great Pyramid of Khufu is a tomb, and your guide explains its construction and purpose as you stand before it. The interior chambers are not part of this tour's itinerary, so you'll view the pyramid from the outside and learn its history from ground level.

Is the minibus air-conditioned for the drive from Hurghada?

Yes, the vehicle is air-conditioned throughout the journey. The drive to Cairo and back covers most of the 18-hour day, and the minibus provides climate control for the road.

Does the tour include breakfast or just lunch?

Lunch is included in the tour. Breakfast is not included, so you may want to eat before pickup or bring something for the early drive to Cairo.