Hurghada: Cairo Day Trip by Flight, Pyramids, Sphinx & Museum

Description

Start your day with an early morning pickup at your Hurghada hotel. Then, transfer to Hurghada Airport and take a short flight to Cairo. Meet your representative outside the arrivals hall with a sign for your tour, ensuring a smooth and personalized experience. Meet your Egyptologist tour guide at the museum to start your day. Visit the state-of-the-art Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the world's largest archaeological museum, home to over 100,000 artifacts, or the old Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square. Choose which museum you are interested in during the booking process. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a nearby restaurant overlooking the Pyramids. Start at the best point to get great views of the Pyramids of Giza, Panorama Point, where you can take photos from the viewpoint. Visit the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the last surviving wonder of the ancient world. Visit the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, each with unique architectural features. Admire the Great Sphinx and contemplate its mysterious expression. Afterwards, relax and discover Cairo through water on a boat trip on the Nile (extra cost option), depending on the arrangement with the guide. You may have a city tour in the old city of Cairo. (You can only visit it if time permits) If the return flight from Cairo is late in the evening, we will spend some time visiting the London of the Middle Ages (Khan el-Khalili market), Old Cairo, recently added to the UNESCO World Heritage list, or Cairo Festival City, an extra-large shopping mall (air-conditioned), one of the largest in the Middle East. Full of the most famous international brands, restaurants, cafes and a huge colorful dancing fountain, where you will be drawn to Cairo's chic, modern nightlife Finally, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight back to Hurghada. Arrive in Hurghada, where a car will return you to your hotel.

Meeting point

Hotel or Cairo Airport Pickup

Important information

We contact you via WhatsApp or email one day before the activity with pickup information Make sure to include your real names in the same way as in your passports The order of sightseeing can be changed on site (depending on the arrival time of the flight, the traffic in Cairo and the daylight). Flight times depend on availability and various

Itinerary

• 📍 Pickup — Sahl Hasheesh or Soma Bay
• Start your adventure with a comfortable transfer from your hotel to Hurghada International Airport.
• ✈️ Flight to Cairo — Approx. 80 min
• Enjoy a quick domestic flight from Hurghada to Cairo.
• 🏺 Giza Plateau — Approx. 2.5 hours
• Explore the legendary Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx with your guide. Discover the fascinating stories, secrets, and history behind these iconic monuments.
• 🏛️ Egyptian Museum / Grand Egyptian Museum
• Step into the world of ancient Egypt and admire an incredible collection of pharaonic treasures. Your guided visit brings the history and artifacts to life.
• 🕌 Khan el-Khalili
• Wander through Cairo's historic bazaar, soak up the lively atmosphere, and discover traditional shops, souvenirs, spices, and Egyptian craftsmanship.
• 🛍️ Shopping Stop — Approx. 30 min
• Enjoy some free time to browse and shop for Egyptian souvenirs and local products.
• ✈️ Return to Hurghada — Approx. 75 min
• Transfer back to Cairo International Airport and take your flight to Hurghada.
• 🚐 Drop-off — Sahl Hasheesh or Soma Bay
• Relax on the comfortable transfer back to your hotel, bringing your Cairo adventure to an end.

Included

• ✈️ Round-trip flight tickets between Hurghada and Cairo
• 🚐 Comfortable private transfers in modern, air-conditioned vehicles
• 🍽️ Delicious lunch at a local restaurant during the tour
• 💧 3 bottles of mineral water per person in the vehicle throughout the day
• 🏜️ Entrance fees to the Giza Plateau, including the Pyramids and the Great Sphinx
• 🏛️ Entrance to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities — if this option is selected
• 🏺 Entrance to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) — if this option is selected
• 👨‍🏫 Professional Egyptologist tour guide throughout your sightseeing experience

Not included

• Boat trip on the Nile
• Drinks in the restaurant
• Camel riding at the Pyramids
• Any additional costs not mentioned in the program
• Entry into the burial chamber of Cheops or the burial chamber of Khafre
• Pickup/drop-off in Marsa Alam (available as an add-on)

Requirements

• * 🪪 **Valid passport or ID card**
• * 👟 **Comfortable walking shoes** — you'll be exploring several historic sites on foot
• * 🧴 **Sunscreen** — especially recommended for the outdoor visits at the Pyramids
• * 🕶️ **Sunglasses and a hat** — recommended for protection from the Egyptian sun
• * 💧 **A refillable water bottle** — although mineral water is provided during the tour
• * 📱 **Your camera or phone** — to capture the unforgettable sights and memories