Day Trip to Cairo old Egyptian museum & pyramids with lunch
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Hurghada, Egypt
- 14 to 15 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
While in Hurghada, seize the opportunity to visit Cairo on a full-day trip with a guide. After an early start, journey to Cairo from your hotel by air-conditioned coach and explore the must-sees landmarks. Visit the Egyptian Museum to view its ancient artifacts, and after a restaurant lunch, continue to the world-famous Giza Pyramids and Sphinx.
- Make the most of your Egypt adventure with a full-day trip to Cairo from Hurghada
- Relax with round-trip coach transfers and pickup and drop-off from your hotel
- Pose for photos with the incredible Giza Pyramids and the mysterious Sphinx
- Stop for lunch at a local restaurant and shop perfumes at a traditional store
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Lunch
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- There is an extra payment for transfers from Makadi, Safaga, soma Bay, El gouna or Shal Haseesh
- Entering the pyramid from inside and must have your own visa card for tickets
- Saling boat on the nile etra 10 euro ( optianl)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Please contact local operator for final pickup time from your hotel and note there is will be extra for payment for transfer outside of Hurghada city
Itinerary
1
Hurghada
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
3
Walkway Food Court
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Pyramids of Giza
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
5
Great Sphinx
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
Al Amir Perfumes Palace
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Zafarana
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hurghada (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- Copy of the passport and arrival stamp is required to be send by email or whatsapp
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 743 reviews
Katy_P, Nov 2024
We did this trip on a Saturday as apparently traffic is a bit quieter in Cairo on a Saturday. Ahmed was our excellent driver and Shrouk was our tour guide once in Cairo.
Ahmed gave us snacks, fresh orange juice, ice cream and drinks through the day. There was WiFi, option to charge our phone with a USB charging cable (which was a godsend). Ahmed also had a TV screen and showed us info videos and we watched films on the way back. On the way there he stopped off at points with clean toilets and pointed out good photo opportunities. He was super friendly and we had a lovely day!
We were picked up at 01:00am from our hotel in Makadi Bay (extra charge for this, but this was made clear to us before the trip). We paid the extra charge on the bus in cash. The bus was really comfortable, plenty of leg room, air con and Ahmed looked after us really well with drinks, snacks and even an ice cream! Shrouk was a great tour guide. She was full of interesting information, was friendly and she asked us what we wanted to do at each site, as a group so it was tailored to us.
We did the optional boat trip to begin (€10 extra each, but again, it is clear it's an extra charge). We felt the boat trip on the Nile was worth it before going to the museum.
Next stop was the museum, this was hectic and busy and you didn't get time to marvel over the exhibits, but I'm glad we went as we got to see some main points. We were given the choice of more time with our tour guide telling us things, or our own free time. We chose to stay with Shrouk but others in the group went off on their own.
Next was papyrus factory. Don't buy anything, the selling tactics are not clear and we felt it was overpriced.
Lunch was a nice bbq meal and buffet to select your own food. Food included, drinks in the restaurant extra (again, made clear to you).
Then was the pyramids and Sphinx. We spent some time with Shrouk being given information and she took photos. We were given the option of what we wanted to do, only enter the area, or go inside different pyramids or do a camel ride/horse carriage. We did not do anything involving animals as it is not clear if they are well looked after or not. We went into the smallest pyramid (extra charge of 280 Egyptian pounds per person). Whilst it wasn't decorated, it was great to go inside. We thought it was worth it. Sphinx was great too.
Then we headed to a perfume factory, I did not go inside and that wasn't a problem.
Ahmed got us to and from Cairo quickly. There's no avoiding it being a long day, but it was well worth it. Would recommend!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you very much for your feedback. We are very glad that you enjoyed the wonders our trip :) We look forward to having you again as our guest, soon
sandeep_g, Oct 2024
Must do activity . Our driver Ahmed and tour guide Shuruq was a fantastic host . We had a lovely time . Ahmed made sure we reach our destination on time and in comfort and Shuruq taught us all the history of Egyptian culture . Our driver came right on time in the morning and reached cairo with spare hour so we did nile cruise when it was quiet.Overall a fun day . I would recommend everyone to try this if you are visiting Egypt
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you very much for your feedback. We are very glad that you enjoyed the wonders our trip :) We look forward to having you again as our guest, soon
Morgan_P, Sep 2024
The overall experience was 10/10, Ahmed got us to all of the locations very quickly and early before the crowds turned up, we were picked up at 1:30am and back at our hotel by 8:30pm. Our tour guide, Mamduah was very knowledgable and kept us entertained. He took great pictures of us at every location and ensured we were always safe. There were snacks, drinks, wifi, phone chargers and air con always available on the bus.
This was a really good and memorable experience, I would definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you very much for your feedback. We are very glad that you enjoyed the wonders our trip :) We look forward to having you again as our guest, soon
Ondej_S, Aug 2024
The whole tour was greatly organized, from the start to the last moment. There were no other English speaking participants at our day, so we get both private driver and guide just for us. The journey was long (as expected :) ) but smooth and comfy. The guide was very friendly, full of knowledge and open to some minor changes of the itinerary according to our preferences. At our return, the manager called to the car to ensure everything was OK - really appreciated :) Thank you Rameshka Tour, you made our day unforgettable!!! :)
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you very much for your feedback. We are very glad that you enjoyed the wonders our trip :) We look forward to having you again as our guest, soon
MOINUDDIN_M, Jun 2024
What a memorable trip with the best driver Ahmed who was more than professional and helpful on every step of the way.
Then we had the guide Sharishka who was lovely in the way of showing us around. If you want to see Cairo book with this team no hesitation
Mathu_M, May 2024
We were everywhere the first ones to arrive thanks to our great driver, so we didnt had the stress with the mass of tourists. Tourguide was also very good and passionate, learned much about Egypt history, great experience.
Maybe the visit to the shops isnt necessary, but its ok. Hope the products are good quality.
Thanks for everything!
Michael_E, May 2024
A very long day! 01:00 pickup from hotel and drop off at 21:00. Bus not comfortable. Cairo Museum OK. Lunch was good. Pyramids are colossal, but there really isn't much more to say about them.
Sophie_M, May 2024
Really great experience. Ended up only being 4 of us so felt very private and enjoyable. The mini bus is small, but loaded with snacks, free WiFi and Aircon. Ahmed is very welcoming and accommodating. As there weren't too many of us, I managed to stretch out over some spare seats and sleep for most of the journey to Cairo.
We arrived in Cairo at 8am and we're offered a Nile cruise at extra charge (600 EGP a person) which we decided to do to wake us up and give us chance to see the city. We then went to the Museum, saw lots of famous artifacts including the Boy King Tutankhamun's death mask. You cannot take photos of the mask - but it is nice to be able to take it in!
After the museum, we went to a traditional papyrus making place - where they show you how to make papyrus. There is no obligation to buy but they have lots of amazing artworks and you will get the chance to choose a cartouche and have your name handwritten in hieroglyphs. We paid 1500 EGP for 2 names - and you get a certificate of authenticity that it is proper papyrus.
We then went for lunch at a buffet - clean restaurant and nice food. Drinks are extra charge.
After was the Pyramids and the Sphinx - Mama will take the best photos of you at lots of different points!
If you want too, you can take a carriage ride or camel ride to a plateau to have your photo taken with all the pyramids (there are more than just the ones you see!). We decided not too and this was no issue.
Mama will tell you that it is hard to fit 7000 years of history into one day - he is right! It is completely mind-blowing and you will be in awe. He is very informative and kind - and he will stop the street vendors etc from hassling you. Him and Ahmed are a brilliant duo.
Afterward, we were all very warm and tired so we were taken to a traditional Oud/fragrance place. There we tried different scents but there was no obligation to buy.
On the way back, we had a punctured tyre but Ahmed got us safely to a garage and got it changed and we were back on the road again. He was very apologetic but these things happen!
We were back at our hotel by 8pm which was brilliant after a long day.
Highly recommend - can't beat it for the price!
5 stars to Ahmed and Mama! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Charlotte_H, Apr 2024
We did this trip on our honeymoon and it was amazing!! The bus was very comfortable with free wifi, snacks and drinks included through the whole trip. The driver Ahmed was very friendly and made sure to make stops with clean toilets (all free toilets too except for the first stop). The tour guide Mama was also very friendly, taking photos of us on our phones at all of the best photo spots. He was very happy to answer any additional questions you had about egypt. On the way back movies were played on the bus. Overall the whole trip was even better than we expected and we would definitely do it again.
Natasha_G, Apr 2024
Absolutely incredible trip, enjoyed every minute, only down side you definitely need more then one day to really take everything in, museum, pyramids and sphix was completely breath taking.
driver ahmed was very friendly provided plenty of drinks and snacks, TV and wifi included for journey.
Mamduah was an excellent guide friendly, funny and very informative.
Would 100% recommend everyone to go at least once if visiting Egypt truly magical
Jordan_K, Apr 2024
Enjoyed the day, a very memorable experience that will stick with me for my life time. Thank you very much
Aurelia_S, Apr 2024
This is the best way to see the major highlights in just 1 day in Cairo! We were picked up promptly at our hotel by our driver who is very friendly, good driving skill, safe and could escape traffic jams easily 😉. First, we went on the Nile cruise (optional), had a personalized tour of the highlights at the Cairo Museum, Papyrus Gallery where we learned how papyrus was made, had a delicious lunch at a local restaurant (buffet), and then finally at the Pyramids, rode a Camel🐪 (optional) and saw the Sphinx, and at the end we stopped at a traditional oil/fragrance factory. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, personable, and very thoughtful, it almost felt like we were hanging out with a friend all day (who just happened to be an expert in Egyptian history, culture, religion, etc!). It also felt like we never had to queue for anything! This tour is an absolute must for anyone visiting Cairo ☺️. Many thanks!
Kate_R, Apr 2024
Amazing from start to finish !
Early pick up , but so worth this fantastic experience with Ahmed & Mamdoha
Bruce_C, Mar 2024
Such an amazing day trip. Our driver Ahmed let us know the exact pickup time the day before and advised to ask our hotel for a breakfast box to take. He arrived on time in the minibus with WiFi, TV, snacks and drinks for the journey. The seats are comfortable to sleep on the way there as it's an early start. Once we arrived we were met with our tour guide Mamdouh who was extremely informative and helpful. We arrived early so we had time to do the Nile boot ride before anything else which meant we had our own boat for just the 6 in our group.
Mamdouh was helpful throughout ensuring we weren't harassed by any street vendors and taking us to lesser known areas for some amazing views and pictures.
Once finished Ahmed got us back to the hotel by 7pm, 3 hours earlier than the expected 10pm! We were really grateful for this as after a long day we could catch the hotel dinner and go to bed.
I would 100% recommend this to anyone, we saw so much in 1 day without ever feeling rushed or like we'd missed anything.
Huge thanks to our driver Ahmed and tour guide Mamdouh for making it such a memorable trip.
niamh_r, Mar 2024
Fantastic day! Wifi, snacks and drinks plus TV made the trip alot easier.
Driver and guide were both Fantastic and would 100% reccommend visiting with them, makes the whole day plus helps with the locals and tips!!
Gillian_R, Feb 2024
Fantastic day! First class service! Knowledgeable drivers and guide ❤️ Made it an unforgettable experience! Highly recommend
Elsa_B, Feb 2024
As sometimes happens in life the beautiful little minibus we were on broke down just outside Cairo. To the credit of the tour we were picked up within about 10 minutes by a large tour bus and the guide met us at the museum seamlessly. Things can't always be perfect but it says a lot by how you handle a challenge. That minibus had already taken us to Luxor, it was just bad luck this day, but was dealt with quickly and our guide picked us up so we never felt lost.
The visit to the museum was packed with information, our guide Mamdu picked some choice things to provide a lot of information on before we saw Tutankhamen's gold mask.
We got a nice replacement minibus and driver around Cairo, which is a fascinating city of contrasts, new and old, wealth and poverty.
The tour on the Nile was beautiful.
The silver lining on the bus situation was we got longer at the pyramids and were able to see more. If you have a pet allergy take your antihistamines, there were enough camels at the pyramids to set me off! XD
Despite the breakdown we were picked up at the end of the day in a repaired minibus and travelled back in comfort. The minibus is well maintained with snacks, cushions and rugs, even wifi. But I admit after a long day I slept most of the way back. Worth getting up early for and even dealing with the very tourist heavy areas at the pyramids. Loads of fascinating history and a kind and knowledgeable guide in Mamdu who found the path less trodden making the whole day more pleasant. Have some cash for the Nile boat trip, but Euros or Dollars are best. The Egyptian pound is only necessary for some bathroom visits. Inflation making more stable currencies preferred by all who can change them/deal with tourists.
Wilser_F, Dec 2023
The experience is amazing, the Journey is long but the guide made it enjoyable.
The transport was modern and confy.
The guide sometimes talk too much but was friendly and funny, they provide us with water and snacks all day long .
The stops in shops to try to sell you S**** is completly unnecessary and annoying.
This is in general in Egypt but I think is because they dont understand that pestering people is NOT the way to make a sell.
In general the tour was amazing and if I had to I will do it again with this company.
Micha_D, Nov 2023
Mamdua was a fantastic tour guide, incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about sharing the history of Egypt. The trip was well organized and there was enough time to enjoy each part of it. Both the tour guide and driver were super friendly and we loved our experience. Highly recommend!
Jacob_D, Nov 2023
Ahmed and Mama were two of the best people to of had on this trip! very knowledgable and excellent at what they do!! highly recommend this trip to anyone with these guys!!
ian_H, Sep 2023
This was one of the best tours I've ever been on.
The driver was phenomenal got us to Cairo very safely. The mini bus was like a home from home with snacks, drinks even had pot plants.
Once in Cairo the guide was a fountain of knowledge and fully answered all our questions. Thanks for making our day wonderful and giving us memories we will treasure for ever.
Trevor_G, Sep 2023
Had an amazing time on our trip too the pyramids. Tour guide seemed to know his stuff! Bus driver was very friendly and accommodating. Would highly recommend.
agatacuzytek, Sep 2023
We went at the beginning of August, and this was easily one of the best experiences of my life! Absolutely wonderful, amazing tour operators, guides, and you get so so much for the amount it's unbelievable. Don't even think twice! Wishing all the best to the tour operators, thank you for an amazing trip!
Graeme_N, Aug 2023
The good- fantastic actually seeing the sphynx, pyramids, museum and boat trip on the Nile, Ahmed the driver, Sharuq our English speaking guide
Ahmed was an excellent driver and the traffic and conditions inside Cairo are unreal.Animal, vegetable and mineral were all present in various forms of transport, ready to miss your vehicle by inches!!!...and blast the hirn every 2 secounds
Ahmed was very friendly and attentive He provided cold drinks at many stages throught the journey from the coolbox on the minibus.
The bus had onboard wifi and a DVD player.Also the bus had Air con which was on constantly.
Shuruq was very friendly and knowledgeable as our guide. She was very kind and considerate that I wasn't very well. I felt a little bad as it seemed at times I was disinterested in the museum. I was really just struggling physically and trying to power on through.
The Bad- This is a very long journey, around 6 to 7 hours each way. Don't do as we did and not go to sleep the night before( 1am to 2am start depending on hotel location.). I know this hard to go to bed early the night before, but I would say it's an absolute must or you will regret it the rest of the next 24hours!! I was awake for 36 hours in total, had and upset stomach and the heat didn't help.
The eyptian police require all the Hurghada tour operators to travel in convoy and stop at various points and wait for the rest before you all depart. This turns a 5.5 hour journey into 7 hour one.
If your stocky and/or tall I would consider booking 2 seats each for comfort. That would make a huge difference, especially to legroom.
The travelling now a distant memory, it was completely worth it. But consider seriously the points mentioned above to.
Jacqueline_J, Aug 2023
Was a great trip would highly recommend. We were well cared for by the driver and tour guide. Museum and pyramids were well worth the visit.
Pamela_D, Jul 2023
From the very start of the day Ahmed could not have done enough for us, he was helpful, friendly and very knowledgeable. The journey was done in a comfortable air conditioned private mini bus with wifi, there was plenty of drinks and snacks also on offer throughout the day thanks to Ahmed.
Our tour guide, Shorouk, was a lovely girl, full of knowledge and passion about everything Egyptian. She was a very caring and attentive guide.
On a whole I would absolutely recommend this trip to anyone looking to experience some wonders of the world. It was a very long and tiring day but we’ll worth it. Plenty of photo opportunities as well.
This trip will not disappoint you!
Samantha_T, Jun 2023
A long day but definitely worth it. The drivers were lovely and the van was stocked with plenty of cold drinks and snacks. We were able to stop along the way for toilet breaks and to stretch our legs to break up the journey. When we arrived in Cairo we met up with our tour guide 'Mama' who was absolutely fantastic!!! He was very knowledgeable and passionate. Couldn't of asked for a better tour guide. Overall a fantastic day taking a boat ride on the Nile, visiting the museum, seeing the pyramids/sphynx and learning about the history of Egypt. I would definitely recommend for anybody thinking of booking. Thank you so much!
Hugo_m, Jun 2023
Guides/drivers/private security were excellent made our trip worth while plenty of water and snacks .
Fabio_G, May 2023
Fun and informative experience. Mamdouh (apologies if this is incorrect spelling) was a great tour guide and was very passionate about the history which brought a very positive experience. It was all well done and don’t feel like anything major was missed, but would definitely try and a do a tour spread out across a few days to experience all the smaller details. Wasn’t tried to be sold anything we didn’t want during the tour and even the perfume shop no hassle was had (albeit May have felt a little awkward after if you didn’t want anything). Vehicle had A/C and drivers were very efficient for Egypt traffic.
Madhu_D, Apr 2023
Very well organised and on time. The tour guide is very professional. Very packed itinerary due to the long travel involved.
If you are looking for a small group trip, go for it.
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