Travel from Hurghada to Cairo for a full-day journey through ancient Egyptian history. Visit the Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, and choose between the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization or the Grand Egyptian Museum.
The NMEC option gives you the chance to visit the Royal Mummies Hall and see the mummies of pharaohs including Ramses II, Seti I, Hatshepsut, and Thutmose III. Alternatively, choose the GEM option to explore its extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts.
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
- Discover the Royal Mummies Hall at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
- Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, depending on your selected option
- Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo
- Learn about traditional Egyptian crafts at a local workshop
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
- Round-trip flights between Hurghada and Cairo are included.
- You must provide your real names exactly as they appear on your passports.
- Flight times depend on availability and may change because of logistical or weather-related factors.
- The order of sightseeing may change depending on flight arrival and departure times, traffic, and daylight.
- The selected museum entrance is included according to the option booked.
- Baby strollers are not allowed.
- Flight schedules are subject to availability and may be affected by weather or logistical factors, which can result in delays or changes.
- The itinerary is flexible, so the time spent at each attraction may vary. You may stay longer at some sites or leave earlier depending on the conditions.
- French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, German, and Romanian-speaking guides require a minimum of 6 participants. If fewer than 6 people book, an additional fee for a private guide will apply.
- A minimum of 6 participants is required for the Old Egyptian Museum.
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.