From Hurghada Legacy Trip–Explore Cairo’s Pyramids & Grand Museum
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Hurghada, Egypt
- 18 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
This Cairo and Giza private full-day highlights tour from Hurghada is ideal for those who want to see key attractions but only have a day to spare during their time in Egypt. Plus, along with round-trip transport from Hurghada, lunch and a private Egyptologist guide are included, too. See the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the Giza Pyramids, and more. You can also add a Nile River cruise when you book.
- Explore Cairo and Giza highlights in just one day
- A private Egyptologist guide makes the most out of your time in Egypt
- Choose to book an all-include tour option or pay for attraction admission later
- Pick a tour option with a Nile cruise upgrade or Great Pyramid visit
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada
- Air-conditioned vehicle for transfers
- Professional Egyptologist tour guide
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo
- Bottled water during the tour
- Entrance fees to The Old Egyptian Museum (depending on the option)
- Visit to the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx (depending on the option)
- Entrance fees to The Grand Egyptian Museum (depending on the option)
- Nile River Boat (depending on your option)
- Tips
- Any other personal expenses
- Drinks at the restaurant
- Camel or Horse ride or Nile Boat€10.00 per person
- Entrance fees to inside The Great Pyramid of Khufu€40.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Pickup is included from all hotels in Hurghada. For hotels located in Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, El Gouna, Safaga, or Soma Bay, an additional transfer fee may apply. Exact pickup times will be confirmed after booking based on your hotel location.
Operating hours.1:30 am
Itinerary
1
Hurghada
6 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Cairo (Pass By)
2
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
3
Cairo
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Great Sphinx
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
The Pyramids Of Giza
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Cairo (Pass By)
6
Hurghada
6 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- The tour is available from hotels in Elgouna, Hurghada, Sahl Hashish, Makadi, and Safaga.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 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 575 reviews
Jake_D, Mar 2026
Sarwat was an incredible guide, great fun, knowledge, very enthusiastic and funny. We really enjoyed the trip and got to see all the pyramids from different angles.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience and truly appreciate your recommendation.
It means a lot to us to know that everything, including our staff, met your expectations .We hope to welcome you again in the future
Santhosh_D, Feb 2026
Sherif was a wonderful guide. Took time to explain things and very knowledgeable. Thanks for sharing a part of your history with us.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience and truly appreciate your recommendation.
It means a lot to us to know that everything, including our staff, met your expectations .We hope to welcome you again in the future
Ahona_R, Feb 2026
Late review, but this trip has been one of the best trips of our life. An unforgettable experience for both me and my partner. Rough journey from Hurghada, but this was already expected. Our tour guide was amazing and very patient. His jokes were great too 😂
Response from Host, Feb 2026
We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience and truly appreciate your recommendation.
It means a lot to us to know that everything, including our staff, met your expectations .We hope to welcome you again in the future
Lisa_C, Feb 2026
Very long drive but was expected
Nit enough time really at any one place
Would have missed out the papyrus and spice shops spent more time else where
Food was good
Response from Host, Feb 2026
We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience and truly appreciate your recommendation.
It means a lot to us to know that everything, including our staff, met your expectations .We hope to welcome you again in the future
Munyaradzi_M, Jan 2026
Amazing experience, very insightful and I would do it again. Ahmed wahip from Fts company was very knowledgeable, he was patient, he could speak good English and he was approachable which made things so much easier.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience and truly appreciate your recommendation.
It means a lot to us to know that everything, including our staff, met your expectations .We hope to welcome you again in the future
Bojan_O, Dec 2025
The trip itself was very nice, and I am giving one star less only because of the transportation.
The tour started at 1:40 a.m. After about 20 minutes, we stopped to form a convoy with vehicles from multiple travel agencies (around 25 buses, vans, and cars). This process took approximately 1.5 hours, and we finally departed at 3:30 a.m. One of the guides explained that vehicles are required to travel in a convoy for security reasons and that departure depends on police approval.
Unfortunately, the van was quite uncomfortable. We arrived at the Grand Museum at 9:15 a.m.
Aside from the transportation issues, the tour itself was excellent, and we really liked the tour guide. The return journey was smooth, and we arrived back at the hotel at 10:30 p.m.
I noticed that some travelers complain about high prices at the restaurants during the stops. While prices may be slightly higher, there are very few places to stop during the 5–6 hour drive, and it seems that convoys are only allowed to stop at designated locations.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience and truly appreciate your recommendation.
It means a lot to us to know that everything, including our staff, met your expectations .We hope to welcome you again in the future
Leah_H, Dec 2025
Excellent trip. We opted for the small group. Journey did take around 7 hours to get there including stops. Once we arrived we had our own translator guide who was brilliant and very professional! Lunch was a buffet with plenty of options. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is due to the comfort of the vehicle, we had no sleep and it was a very tiring day, but very professional and brilliant guide and drivers.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience and truly appreciate your recommendation.
It means a lot to us to know that everything, including our staff, met your expectations .We hope to welcome you again in the future
Amy_P, Nov 2025
This was a good experience. If you only have one day to see Cairo, it's definitely worth it. But, this is an incredibly LONG drive in one day. I don't think the drivers are trying to go slow and stop a lot. They all start the day as a caravan, so they wait for all the cars to arrive, then there are several security check points, and two stops for passengers to eat and use the restroom. The pyramids are amazing and I'm really glad I saw them. We also went down into the pyramid, which was worth seeing. We did the boat tour too, which I would not recommend. It was fine but not as memorable as the rest of the trip. The food for lunch was good.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great مexperience and truly appreciate your recommendation.
It means a lot to us to know that everything, including our staff, met your expectations.
We hope to welcome you again in the future
Helen_S, Sep 2025
We had a great day visiting the Egyptian museum, giza pyramids and Sphinx, and our guide Ibrahim was brilliant and incredibly knowledgeable. However a few points that made this 4* instead of 5:
- From Sahl Hasheeh the whole day was 23 hours!! We left at 00:45 and arrived back at 23:00. There were lots of stops (security points, toilet breaks, petrol) but most were a lot longer than the driver said they would be (30 mins instead of 15, 45 mins instead of 20). They only stop at designated 'tourist' stops where you have to pay for the toilet and snacks/ drinks are massively overpriced, whereas when someone asked for an extra toilet stop, the driver wasn't happy as we realised it was because it was at a free unplanned stop where drinks were normal prices.
- The tour doesnt advertise the visits to the papyrus paper shop or the perfume shop where you are told how they are made, then made to try and buy things. Not visiting these would've saved 2 hours.
- The minivan isn't comfortable if you are tall so be warned! Take a travel pillow. However the drive felt very safe.
The long journey is made worthwhile once you see the pyramids up close in person!
Alys_R, Sep 2025
Long day with 00.35 pick up from hotel but worth it to see one of the wonders of the world. Drivers very experienced and friendly through stopping frequently for toilet breaks. Mo our guide kept us knowledgable and make sure we had a good day!
William_T, Sep 2025
Sarwat our incredible guide showed us an experience of a life time. We travelled through Cairo seeing the museum, we travelled to the pyramids the last ancient wonder of the world up close and amazing. The great Sphinx also which put me at awe. Last stop was to a family Oil and essence Shop where we tried herbal drinks and Oils as a tester. All in all incredible day with a very knowledgeable tour guide 10/5 Stars
Ebony_A, Sep 2025
It is very good and you can learn lots of information on the history of Egypt from the guide. You get a quick tour of the most important artefacts and the history behind them, and then we got around 45min to explore for ourselves. Although the museum can be quite crowded and loud at times, was still worth the visit. Afterwards was a buffet lunch, was decent. Then off to see the pyramids; 3 stops in total. Although we only had 20-30minutes at each spot. The trip was long, as to be expected but they offered a lot of water. The guide was good; also informed us on tricks and scams when we arrived at the pyramids and what to say to avoid them. Ended the trip at Kings Ali’s palace, very lovely sents and history, however was out of my budget.
Tim_M, Aug 2025
Guide, Ahmed (Glory) was great and I give the stars only for him.
However, the trip would be much better if we spent more time at the sites of the Museum, Pyramid and Sphinx and less time being sold extra boat trips and camel trips and less time being taken to papyrus and perfume shops that aren't in the description before you book.
Jamie_M, May 2025
Had a great day out with Ahmed wahib our guide. Very informative and got to see everything we wanted. Would recommend this to anyone
HelleMai_M, Jul 2024
Sarwat was a great tour guide. Everything was under control, he had a great deal of knowledge and a good sense of humour.
It was a fantastic experience for young and old (children aged 3, 7, 12 and 17).
Sweet and friendly drivers though, one was on his mobile most of the time while he was driving. Nice that cold drinks were provided.
The lunch that was included was great. Almost less papurus/perfume shops when we were there a few days ago and instead more time at the Egyptian museum.
Halina_R, Jan 2024
The Museum was very interesting and the guide Sarwat, very informative. We had 2 hours to explore the Museum. The meal catered for our dietary requirements and was delicious. The Pyramids and Sphinx amazing.
Kirsty H, Mar 2017
Absolutely loved this tour would of given 5 stars but the first guy we met at hotel was really rude and arrogant but other then that a amazing trip. Worth the money.
Alex A, Sep 2016
The visit to the pyramids was awesome, but the fact that we had to stop at different locations of people trying to sell you stuff just gets in the way. The tour guide Ahmed was pretty cool. The lunch was mediocre. Another bad part was the fact we had to take a bus to another bus then to Cairo. The guide on the bus only catered to the German audience and didn't translate to English until only after we asked him to. Not bad but not great. Oh yea and the bus ride was uncomfortable with not restroom and they didn't offer drink and refreshments.
Anca Laura C, Jun 2016
What an amazing experience!
Excelent value for money, even if it took 5 hours to get to Cairo.
Rasha, our guide was amazing. She made the trip fun and interesting, gave us really good tips, told us funny stories and legends.
Lunch was really good, tasty, the restaurant looked nice and clean.
LinaMaria_P, Jan 2026
It's been a very full day. The pyramids, the sphinx and the great museum. I recommend the tour at 1000%. Just keep in mind that you travel from Hurgada and therefore there is not much time. In the great museum we had only 2 hours and not much time for photos but still worth it. Our Spanish guide Aiah was very good guide very patient, taking pictures of us too!
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Response from Host, Jan 2026
We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience and truly appreciate your recommendation.
It means a lot to us to know that everything, including our staff, met your expectations .We hope to welcome you again in the future
IbFreddy_A, Jan 2026
A magnificent tour that started in the middle of the night. Arrived in Cairo around 9:30. At the Egyptian Grand Museum we met our guide Ahmed Hassan who showed us the highlights of Egyptian history. Very skilled and competent guide. It was overwhelming to see the pyramids and the sphinx. The guide told about the construction of the pyramids and their significance. We booked on Viator and the trip was run by TMS travel. Impressive that they completed the tour even though there were only two enrolled. Respect.
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Response from Host, Jan 2026
We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience and truly appreciate your recommendation.
It means a lot to us to know that everything, including our staff, met your expectations .We hope to welcome you again in the future
Patrick_D, Jan 2026
The day is memorable because after a very long minibus ride (more than 6 hours) you are rewarded with a wonderful visit to the great Egyptian museum with a very brilliant and expert guide (Nivine). The meal that follows in buffet serves correct and well the visit to the pyramids is grandiose. Passages to shops (perfumes or tea) are traditional and a little superfluous but we understand them. The return trip is a little shorter (5 hours) but tiring anyway.
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Response from Host, Jan 2026
We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience and truly appreciate your recommendation.
It means a lot to us to know that everything, including our staff, met your expectations .We hope to welcome you again in the future
veronique_M, Dec 2025
We were supposed to leave at 1:30am. We were called at 12:50!
Lots of stops on the road.
The pyramids are always beautiful!
The new great museum of extraordinary Cairo!
We had not asked for stop perfumes and oils, papyrus and even less at the end of the day the organization without our agreement of a felucca ride!!! A motorboat with thunderous music and 30€ of rapine!
Tourist trap! Our guide was friendly and connoisseur. Our drivers very kind and helpful.
In the end, sleepless night. No meals out of lunch in a crowded, noisy and full of smells of kitchens to cut your appetite!
Back at midnight after hours in an icy van... we both came home sick.
Cough up the stops and the unplanned Nile ride added 3 hours to the trip!
We are delighted to have seen the pyramids again and very pleased to have discovered the extraordinary museum!
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Response from Host, Dec 2025
Nous vous remercions d’avoir pris le temps de partager votre retour détaillé concernant votre excursion au Caire.
Nous sommes ravis d’apprendre que vous avez pu apprécier la beauté intemporelle des pyramides ainsi que la qualité exceptionnelle du nouveau Grand Musée du Caire, qui constituent en effet des moments forts de cette visite.
Nous regrettons sincèrement, en revanche, les désagréments rencontrés durant cette journée. Le changement d’horaire de départ, la durée excessive du trajet, les contrôles routiers répétés ainsi que les arrêts non sollicités (parfums, huiles, papyrus) ne correspondent pas aux standards de qualité que nous souhaitons offrir à nos clients. Nous comprenons parfaitement votre mécontentement, notamment concernant la balade sur le Nil organisée sans votre accord préalable, ainsi que les conditions de transport et de restauration qui ont affecté votre confort et votre santé.
Nous tenons toutefois à vous remercier pour vos commentaires positifs à l’égard de votre guide, dont le professionnalisme et les connaissances ont été appréciés, ainsi que de nos chauffeurs pour leur gentillesse et leur disponibilité.
Votre retour a été transmis à notre équipe ainsi qu’à nos partenaires locaux afin que ces points soient analysés avec la plus grande attention et que de telles situations ne se reproduisent pas à l’avenir.
Nous vous présentons nos excuses les plus sincères pour cette expérience en demi-teinte et espérons avoir l’opportunité de vous offrir, lors d’un prochain voyage, une prestation pleinement à la hauteur de vos attentes.
Torsten_G, Nov 2025
Everything was super organized, had no stress, saw everything you needed to see. Just great. Can only recommend without sacrificing.
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Response from Host, Nov 2025
We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience and truly appreciate your recommendation.
It means a lot to us to know that everything, including our staff, met your expectations. We hope to welcome you again in the future
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Beatrice_C, Oct 2025
A wonderful day thanks to our guide Gamal.Con his experience and his kindness we lived an experience bella.Super recommended.
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Response from Host, Oct 2025
We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience and truly appreciate your recommendation.
It means a lot to us to know that everything, including our staff, met your expectations.
We hope to welcome you again in the future!
Tamara_S, Jul 2025
Undoubtedly the greatest luck of our trip was that we were Ibrahim as tour guide of our tour of the cairo! It was a wonderful and very complete experience. It certainly wouldn’t have been the same if it wasn’t for our guide Ibrahim always attentive that we are okay, taking care of the heat, the vendors, the scams of EVERYTHING. 100% grateful to Ibrahim I always recommend it! And to anyone who comes to the cairo I will recommend that you take the tour with him! Thank you very much ♥️♥️
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Fabio_T, Jan 2025
Avevo già fatto questo tour anni fa, ma in aereo da Sharm. In van nonostante sia climatizzato, tenuto bene, e ci sia acqua disponibile, é ovviamente più lunga e “sofferta” rispetto all’aereo, ma ne vale comunque la pena visto il costo molto più basso. La guida Nabil SUPER, ci ha spiegato molto della storia egizia e ci ha fatto vedere i punti più belli in cui fare le foto nel complesso di Giza. Essendoci attività previste come il giro in barca sul Nilo e visite per acquistare oli e papiri, il tempo è veramente contato.
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