Highlights
- Visit the Great Pyramid, one of the world’s wonders
- See the famous Sphinx up close and take great photos
- Explore the ancient Valley Temple of King Khafre
- Discover treasures at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
- Enjoy a Cairo trip with an expert Egyptologist guide
Description
Discover the ancient wonders of Cairo on a full-day trip from Hurghada. Explore the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Sphinx, the Valley Temple, and the Egyptian Museum.
Start your day with a pick-up from your hotel in Hurghada and travel to Cairo in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan or bus. Watch the sunrise as you drive through the mountains, some towering up to 500 meters above sea level.
Once you arrive in Cairo, meet your Egyptologist guide and head straight to the Giza Plateau. Explore the ancient wonders of the Great Pyramid of Giza, built for Pharaoh Khufu. It’s the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Visit the mortuary temples of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, learning about the fascinating history and legends of these ancient monuments.
Next, visit the famous Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple, connected to Pharaoh Khafre. Wonder at these ancient marvels, admired for their impressive construction. Afterward, take a break and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before heading to the Egyptian Museum.
The museum houses around 170,000 artifacts from ancient Egypt, including intricate carvings and sculptures from the time of the Pharaohs.
Finally, be driven back to your hotel in Hurghada, wrapping up your day of exploration.
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off from Hurghada
Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
Professional Egyptologist tour guide
Lunch at a local restaurant
Entry tickets to the Pyramids and Sphinx area and the Museum (available if option booked)
Visit to the Valley Temple of Khafre
Visit to the New Grand Egyptian Museum or the Old Egyptian Museum (based on the option booked)
Excludes
Personal expenses
Gratuities
Long-range pickup and drop off at El Gouna, Makadi, Soma Bay, Sahl Hashish, and Safaga (available as an add-on)
Important Information
- A breakfast box can be arranged from your hotel and collected before the pickup service at your hotel
- The long-range pickup service from Safaga, Makadi, Soma Bay, El Gouna, and Sahl Hashish is available to book during the checkout process as an 'add-on'
- If you prefer to buy the entry ticket on-site, please note that according to the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism, travelers must purchase entry tickets using a card; cash is not accepted
- The total tour duration includes both pickup and drop-off
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
