Travel from Hurghada to Cairo by air-conditioned bus and spend the day exploring some of Egypt’s most famous ancient landmarks. Visit the Giza Pyramids Complex and the Great Sphinx, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, and choose between two museum experiences.
Select the Grand Egyptian Museum to explore its collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, or choose the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to visit the Royal Mummies Hall. You’ll also have the opportunity to stop at a local workshop before returning to Hurghada.
Highlights
- Explore the Giza Pyramids Complex and see the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure
- Stand before the Great Sphinx and learn about its history
- Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo
- Discover either the Grand Egyptian Museum or Royal Mummies Hall at NMEC, depending on your selected option
- Visit a local workshop and discover traditional Egyptian crafts
- Relax on an air-conditioned bus journey between Hurghada and Cairo
What to Bring
- Passport or ID card
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Water
- Comfortable clothes
Not Suitable For
- Travelers with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
- Travelers with claustrophobia
Know Before You Go
- Pickup is available from all hotels in Hurghada.
- The museum visit depends on the option selected at booking.
- The minimum group size for French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, and German tours is 6 people.
- If the minimum group size for a requested language is not reached, an additional fee for a private tour guide may apply. Those languages are typically French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, German.
- The minimum group size for the Royal Mummies Museum (National Museum of Egyptian Civilization NMEC) option is 6 people.
- The Nile River cruise is optional and available at an additional cost.
Inclusions
Itinerary
Frequently Asked Questions
✔ Lunch
✔ Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
✔ Soft drinks
✔ Entry Tickets
✖ Optional Nile River boat trip
✖ Camel rides at the Pyramids
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Pickup and Drop-off from your hotel in Hurghada
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Clean, air-conditioned vehicles
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Entry fees to the Grand Egyptian Museum or National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
depending on selected option
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Camel Ride
Available for an additional charge
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Pick up from your hotel in Hurghada
We will pick you up from your hotel in Hurghada, exact pickup time depends on your hotel’s location.
30 minutes
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Visit Giza Pyramids and The Sphinx
Drive to the Great Pyramid of Khufu, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Explore the pyramid complex, including the Valley Temple and the panoramic view of the Khufu Pyramid. Continue to Khafre’s Pyramid Complex, featuring the Sphinx Temple, causeway, and mortuary temple. Visit Menkaure’s Pyramid Complex, where you’ll learn about its unique architecture and history. Admire the iconic Sphinx of Giza, featuring a lion’s body and a human head.
Learn about its myths and historical significance.
3 hours
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Discover the Panoramic View of the Pyramids
Move to the panoramic area for sweeping views of all three pyramids. It is the best spot for photos and a good rest break. Travelers may choose to enjoy a short camel ride here (available at an extra charge on site).
30 minutes
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Stop for Lunch
Enjoy a traditional Egyptian meal at a local restaurant. Drinks are not included.
1 hour
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Option 1: National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
If option selected, visit the museum and explore the Royal Mummies Hall, including the mummies of Ramses II, Seti I, Hatshepsut, and Thutmose III.
2 hours
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Option 2: Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum
If option selected, Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum with your Egyptologist guide and explore its collections.
2 hours
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Enjoy a Nile Felucca Ride (Optional; Price not included)
You can choose to enjoy a relaxing sail on a traditional felucca along the Nile. Take in the riverside scenery and unwind before returning to Hurghada. This stop is optional and available at an additional cost.
1 hour
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Drive back to Hurghada
6 hours
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Drop off at your Hotel
15 minutes
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Pick up from your hotel in Hurghada
We will pick you up from your hotel in Hurghada, exact pickup time depends on your hotel’s location.
30 minutes
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Visit Giza Pyramids and The Sphinx
Drive to the Great Pyramid of Khufu, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Explore the pyramid complex, including the Valley Temple and the panoramic view of the Khufu Pyramid. Continue to Khafre’s Pyramid Complex, featuring the Sphinx Temple, causeway, and mortuary temple. Visit Menkaure’s Pyramid Complex, where you’ll learn about its unique architecture and history. Admire the iconic Sphinx of Giza, featuring a lion’s body and a human head.
Learn about its myths and historical significance.
3 hours
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Discover the Panoramic View of the Pyramids
Move to the panoramic area for sweeping views of all three pyramids. It is the best spot for photos and a good rest break. Travelers may choose to enjoy a short camel ride here (available at an extra charge on site).
30 minutes
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Stop for Lunch
Enjoy a traditional Egyptian meal at a local restaurant. Drinks are not included.
1 hour
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Option 1: National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
If option selected, visit the museum and explore the Royal Mummies Hall, including the mummies of Ramses II, Seti I, Hatshepsut, and Thutmose III.
2 hours
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Option 2: Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum
If option selected, Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum with your Egyptologist guide and explore its collections.
2 hours
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Enjoy a Nile Felucca Ride (Optional; Price not included)
You can choose to enjoy a relaxing sail on a traditional felucca along the Nile. Take in the riverside scenery and unwind before returning to Hurghada. This stop is optional and available at an additional cost.
1 hour
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Drive back to Hurghada
6 hours
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Drop off at your Hotel
15 minutes
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup and drop off is included from your hotel in Hurghada
Are entrance fees included?
Yes, the main areas entrance fees are included.
Is lunch included?
Yes, lunch at a local restaurant is included.