Private Tour: Cairo Day Trip from Hurghada Witness the Giza Pyramids
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Hurghada
Embark on a private day trip from Hurghada to Cairo and explore the captivating capital of Egypt. Witness the iconic Giza Pyramids, visit the Egyptian Museum, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
Duration: 16 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hurghada - Depart from your Hurghada accommodation at the crack of dawn in a privately chartered, climate-controlled vehicle, embarking on a trip to Egypt’s capital, Cairo. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by your personal Egyptologist who will lead you on a tour of the city’s most iconic sites. Begin at the Giza Plateau to witness the majestic Giza Pyramids. Stand in awe of these three colossal funeral structures, erected circa 2500 BC, which stand as one of the few remaining Wonders of the Ancient World. Take in the sight of the largest pyramid, the Great Pyramid, a testament to ancient engineering prowess, composed of 2.3 million blocks of stone and estimated to have taken two decades to complete. Encounter the Sphinx, the enigmatic fusion of a human and a lion, standing sentinel over the pyramids. Should you choose, you can enter (at an extra charge) one of the pyramids to explore its inner sanctums — note that your guide will not join you inside. Optionally, you might also visit the Solar Boat Museum (at an extra charge), which houses the extraordinary funerary vessel of Pharaoh Khufu, for whom the Great Pyramid was constructed. Admire the boat, originally used to carry Khufu’s remains to this resting place, and discover the story of its unearthing and restoration. Following this, take a break for lunch before proceeding to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, which boasts a staggering array of over 120,000 items from antiquity. Peruse some of the museum’s most prized exhibits, including the essential treasures of Tutankhamun. Be dazzled by the young pharaoh’s golden mask, sarcophagi, and burial treasures, while uncovering the enigmas of his brief rule and untimely demise. Later, make your way to the Khan el-Khalili bazaar, the city’s primary marketplace. Immerse yourself in the vibrant walkways and perhaps engage in some bargaining for keepsakes at the myriad of stalls offering baubles, precious metals, aromatic spices, and other wares. Visit a papyrus institute to observe the creation of these ancient artworks and, if you’re inclined, buy some papyrus paintings as keepsakes. To conclude, you’ll be chauffeured back to Hurghada, culminating your day with a return to your hotel.
What's Included
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
  • Private tour with a licensed driver and guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • Door to door transfers from and to your hotel
  • Private transportation by air-conditioned minivans
  • Tour to the Great Pyramids and Sphinx
  • Tour to the Temple of the Valley
  • Tour to the famous Egyptian Museum
  • Bottled mineral water provided during the tour
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • All taxes and charges included
  • All necessary licenses for the tours
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees to the famous Egyptian museum
  • Entrance fees to the great pyramids and sphinx
Additional Information

Experience the finest of Egypt’s captivating capital city with this personalized day tour from Hurghada, inclusive of lunch. Travel seamlessly to and from the bustling city in your private vehicle, accompanied by your dedicated Egyptologist guide. Take in the majesty of the Giza Pyramids, and delve into the rich history at the Egyptian Museum, home to Tutankhamun’s magnificent artifacts, including the golden mask of the young ruler and other valuable antiquities. Conclude with a visit to the vibrant Khan el-Khalili market for an immersion in the local culture at the myriad stalls. Enjoy a custom-tailored itinerary based on your preferences on this exclusive tour.

  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Hurghada
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(32 Ratings)
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Cloz123x
Oct 8, 2023
A wonderful tour! - We started the day with a very early morning. Our driver picked us up at around 2:45am but we thankfully had the opportunity to sleep in the car. Once we were about an hour or so away from Cairo we woke up and took in the sights during the remainder of the drive (it is worth noting that there are several police checkpoints that do take time). Once in Cairo our first stop was the Museum of Egypt and that’s where we met our lovely guide Yasmine - she showed us all the highlights and provided us with some incredible information. It was an amazing place to visit and we are so glad we went with a guide. As a lovely surprise we ended up going on a short boat ride along the Nile which was a well needed chance to cool down! We then popped into the cotton shop which provided an opportunity to buy headscarf’s or T-shirts made from Egyptian cotton. The next stop was to a shop that offers camel and horse riding around the pyramids. This was a cool experience but as a complete beginner with regards to these sorts of animals I did find this experience a little scary! I almost wish there was a chance to ride on a carriage (which some other companies offer). The pyramids and sphinx were unbelievable and truly are a once in a lifetime experience that we will remember forever. We then had a nice buffet at 4pm for lunch which was a well needed break! The final two trips were a bazar and also a papyrus museum which were fairly brief but interesting. Our lovely driver then dropped us home safe and sound after a very long day (about 22 hours)! We had a wonderful trip and would recommend this to anyone but would advise to bring out enough money for the wonderful extras that were on offer :)
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Jens_h
Jan 21, 2022
Must do trip! - We had an amazing trip, the ride from Hurgada to Cairo is pretty long but the car was very comfortable and new, the driver made us feel very safe and we had different stops to go to the toilet and have a drink. We saw all the main attractions and they were soooo worth it. We also want to thank the our guide who was very clear in his explanation and who was always available for any questions we had. It was a day that we will never forget!
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Ioam08
Dec 3, 2021
Truly exceptional experience! - Truly exceptional experience! Our private tour of Cairo was amazing, far exceeded our expectations. This was our first trip to Cairo and we were lucky having Mr Nagy as our guide. He was patient, kind, professional and very flexible. His overall knowledge is impressive as he gave us insight into Egyptian history, culture and customs. Thank you Mr Nagy! Worth to mention our drivers that made all the efforts to have a safe trip. Thank you all for this wonderful day!
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Isabelle
Oct 25, 2021
Amazing trip - We had a great time on the highlights tour. hany did a great job in making us laugh on top of providing us with a knowledgeable history of Egypt.This activity really is a highlights tour as you only get around 6 hours in Cairo. The rest of the time you are travelling on a smallish bus, we spent 13 hours on the bus. This was worth the time as this is a once in a lifetime experience for us. The bus is quite small and the roads are very bumpy, traffic can also cause delays but this out of the tour guides hands. I would recommend this tour to groups who would like to see Cairo without investing huge amounts of money as this has very good value for money. I would recommend taking as much bottled water as you can (this can be left on the bus between activities), money in small denominations for further activities and tips, a travel pillow for the bus, a lunch from your hotel. The lunch on the tour is a buffet and you can eat 3 - 4 plates of nice food. Overall a very nice day
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Jan_s
Mar 26, 2021
Exciting trip with great guide - Our tour to Cairo was a great experience. Especially the boat tour on the Nile and the visit of the pyramids were superbe. Many thanks to our tour guide Omar who was always very competent and polite and responded perfectly to our wishes/needs.
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Pdh711
Jan 1, 2024
Great! - It was pretty awesome to see the pyramids despite the very early start (2.30am!). Our drivers were fantastic and very professional throughout the whole day. They dealt with the traffic in Cairo very well and we felt safe with them the whole day. Thank you Mohammed and Mahmoud! We visited the Egyptian Museum first which was pretty cool although tired looking, but to be expected as a new one is being built in its stead. The Tutankhamen exhibit was amazing and we enjoyed the exhibits throughout which were rich with history. The pyramids and sphinx were definitely the highlight and it was pretty epic to get to view an ancient wonder of the world in person! Our tour guide could have done with slowing down a bit and we could have done without the visit to the papyrus and the perfume shops but otherwise the buffet lunch was good. Definitely worth the trip!
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Corina_balaceanu
Apr 26, 2021
Day trip from Hurghada to Cairo by plane - I highly recommend taking this trip by plane. We booked less than 2 days in advance, there were almost no tickets left. We had business class seats to go. My name was wrong so I had to buy another ticket at the airport, maybe last seat on the plane. The agency was fair and deducted the amount from the total price agreed, very correct! From there, everything went very smooth. We were expected at the airport in Cairo by our guide Zenab and our driver. We had a private tour just for ourselves. We could go at our own pace. Zenab was a great guide and person. She was very welcoming and did her best to please us at all times. Overall, I totally recommend this travel agency, they are very thrust worthy and will guide you from and back to your hotel entrance. Thank you!!
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Leuchtiode
Feb 14, 2020
Very great trip but more costs - The Trip was great Amr was our guide and he did his job amazing. You can tell him that you want some minutes to rest,a bit less information and he is doing it with a very good hand for your feelings. Well four stars because you need to know that really no entry is included. That should be more clear in the trip description. Think about +60€ and you are in a realistic area. The parfum factory is just a communication about buisness. Sit down, I show you..., what do you want to buy? Well, the car was very good, the drive as well. The tour guide was great - be sure that it will take some energy from you but you will catch moments and aspects of aegypt you will not get without this trip and never forget. 👍
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Philippe_h
Mar 1, 2022
More Expensive than described - Pick up and travel in Cairo was really good. However there are many additional costs to consider:tips, entrance, fees, drinks… We just wanted to have a quick look in the old town of Cairo as we thought that it was included in the Itenary. Our guide proceeded to take us there an show us around for 15 minutes, only to inform us afterwards that it were not included and charged us 200EGP (13$) per person for the small detour. Af the end of the day we easily spend another 100$ on top of the price of these tickets because of many “options” as the guide explained it to us. Apart from that it was a really nice experience and the transportation from A to B was really good and smooth.
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Shareen_a
Jul 22, 2022
Very expensive trip - I wouldn't choose this tour. We went for private tour so we can take our time because we have a toddler. Tour guide rushed us and we expected to pay for tickets on top but having researched it before and the amount the tour guide asked us was drastically different. He also tried to sneak through the museum without a ticket until the security noticed and he paid them off at the door. So we assume this extra money he asked us for was to pay for his ticket which he clearly didn't purchase. After all the costs of the tickets it came up to way more then the the trip itself was worth. Highly advise going with a tour which include ticket prices. This will still be cheaper then what we spent. He also chose a local restaurant which clearly wasn't equipped for toddlers knowing we bought a toddler the restaurant had no high chairs. Also said they provide infant car seat which they didn't. The saving grace of the whole trip had to be our driver who was very accommodating, lovely man.
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