Experience Cairo’s most famous landmarks on a full-day small group tour from Hurghada. You’ll travel overnight in a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus designed for long-distance journeys, allowing you to maximize your sightseeing time in Egypt’s capital.
The tour covers the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Valley Temple, and the Egyptian Museum, home to an extraordinary collection of ancient artifacts. With an expert Egyptologist guide and lunch included, this trip offers a complete and well-paced introduction to Cairo’s ancient wonders.
Highlights
- Travel from Hurghada to Cairo in a small group minibus with onboard toilet
- Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- See the iconic Sphinx and the Valley Temple of King Chephren
- Explore the Egyptian Museum with its priceless ancient artifacts
- Enjoy lunch at a traditional local restaurant in Cairo
What to Bring
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Camera or phone
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Warm clothing in winter or light clothing in summer
- Breakfast box from your hotel (request at reception the night before)
Not Suitable For
- Travelers with mobility issues
- Pregnant women
Know Before You Go
- Tour runs daily, weather permitting
- Drinks during lunch are not included
- Breakfast is not provided; please arrange a takeaway breakfast from your hotel
Inclusions
Itinerary
Frequently Asked Questions
✔ Entrance fees to Pyramids Area and Museum
✔ Transportation in modern air conditioned cars
✔ Enjoy a guided service with insights from a knowledgeable expert.
✔ Open buffet lunch
✖ Tipping
✖ Camel ride
✖ Entry Ticket inside any of 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 Pyramids and Sphinx area
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Entry fees to the Egyptian Museum
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Lunch at a local restaurant
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Drinks provided on the bus
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Entry inside the Great Pyramid
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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.
20 minutes
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Explore the Pyramids of Giza
Head to the Giza Pyramid Complex. Learn about the construction, purpose, and legends of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. Walk around the site and enjoy time for photos at the panoramic viewpoint.
2 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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Visit Great Sphinx and Valley Temple
Continue to the Great Sphinx of Giza, a massive limestone statue with the body of a lion and the face of Pharaoh Chephren. Learn about its significance in Egyptian mythology and how it was built to guard the pyramids. Next, visit the Valley Temple of Khafre, where ancient Egyptians performed purification and mummification rituals before burial.
1 hour
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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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Visit the Egyptian Museum
Discover more than 170,000 artifacts spanning 5,000 years of history. Explore highlights including mummies, statues, and Egypt’s ancient artifacts and collections, spanning thousands of years of history.
2 hours
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Drive back to Hurghada
6 hours
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Drop off at your hotel or house
5 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.
20 minutes
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Explore the Pyramids of Giza
Head to the Giza Pyramid Complex. Learn about the construction, purpose, and legends of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. Walk around the site and enjoy time for photos at the panoramic viewpoint.
2 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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Visit Great Sphinx and Valley Temple
Continue to the Great Sphinx of Giza, a massive limestone statue with the body of a lion and the face of Pharaoh Chephren. Learn about its significance in Egyptian mythology and how it was built to guard the pyramids. Next, visit the Valley Temple of Khafre, where ancient Egyptians performed purification and mummification rituals before burial.
1 hour
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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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Visit the Egyptian Museum
Discover more than 170,000 artifacts spanning 5,000 years of history. Explore highlights including mummies, statues, and Egypt’s ancient artifacts and collections, spanning thousands of years of history.
2 hours
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Drive back to Hurghada
6 hours
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Drop off at your hotel or house
5 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 entry inside the Great Pyramid included?
No, entry is optional and available at an additional cost at the site.
Is lunch included?
Yes, lunch at a local restaurant is included.