Private Hurghada to Cairo Tour: Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum

5.0 (2 reviews) Hurghada, Egypt
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Duration18h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Russian, English, Italian, Polish, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Enjoy Egypt's greatest sights at your own pace on a private day trip from Hurghada to Cairo, with a private air-conditioned vehicle, driver and licensed Egyptologist guide just for your group. Stand before the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, take in the view from the panoramic viewpoint, then explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to the complete Tutankhamun collection. An Egyptian open-buffet lunch at a local restaurant is included before the return journey. Entry to the Giza Pyramids plateau and the museum is included. Please note this is a long day: around 11 hours are spent on the road, with rest stops whenever you need them.

What's included

  • Private hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada
  • Private licensed Egyptologist guide
  • Entry to the Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Oriental Open Buffet Lunch
  • Air-conditioned car or van, Hurghada - Cairo - Hurghada
  • Entry to the Giza Pyramids plateau and the Great Sphinx
  • Pickup supplement from Makadi Bay, El Gouna or Sahl Hasheesh
  • Optional Nile boat ride (available on request)
  • Entry inside the Great Pyramid (optional, payable on site)
  • Tips for guide and driver (optional)

What to expect

  1. The Pyramids Of Giza
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Your private Egyptologist guide leads you across the Giza Plateau, home to the last surviving wonder of the ancient world. See the Great Pyramid of Khufu up close alongside the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, then stop at the panoramic viewpoint for the classic photo of all the pyramids together. Entry to the plateau is included; entry inside the Great Pyramid is optional and payable on site.
  2. Great Sphinx
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Come face to face with the Great Sphinx, the lion-bodied guardian of the Giza Plateau carved from a single ridge of limestone. Your guide shares the legends and history behind it, with time for photos from the Valley Temple terrace. Included in your Giza Plateau entry.
  3. Grand Egyptian Museum
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Step into the Grand Egyptian Museum, the world's largest archaeological museum, within sight of the Pyramids. A colossal statue of Ramses II welcomes you in the Grand Hall, then the Grand Staircase leads past royal statues and sarcophagi to a sweeping view of the plateau. With your private guide, explore the Tutankhamun Galleries, where the boy king's treasures are displayed together for the first time, including the golden mask, coffins, chariots and jewellery. Entry is included.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Departure is at 01:00 on your tour date, so pickup takes place in the early hours of that day (the night before). Depending on your hotel's location, pickup will be between 00:30 and 01:30. Our team will confirm your exact pickup time via WhatsApp after booking; please share your hotel name and room number. Private pickup is included from all hotels in Hurghada. A supplement applies for Makadi Bay, El Gouna and Sahl Hasheesh; our team will confirm the amount after booking.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travel time is included in tour duration
  • Live guiding is available in English, French, German, Italian, Polish and Russian. Non-English guides are arranged by our reservations team: please state your preferred language when booking and we will confirm it via WhatsApp.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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