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Tour to Cairo and the Pyramids from Hurghada by Private Vehicle

Recommended by 99% of travelers

Hurghada, Egypt

17 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

See Cairo’s ancient highlights on this full-day private tour from Hurghada. Travel between the landmarks in an air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. See the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Egyptian Antiquities Museum with a guide at your side, and recharge with lunch at a local restaurant.

Visit Cairo’s must-see landmarks without the hassle of planning your itinerary
Travel from Hurghada by car– a cost-effective alternative to flying
Swap the generic group tours for a personalized experience with private guide
Entrance fees and lunch are included in the cost of the tour

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels in Hurghada
Round-trip transfer
English speaking guide throughout tours
Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo
Bottled water in the transfer
All services charges and taxes

Any extras not mentioned in the program.
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Meeting and Pickup

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Operating hours
.3:00 am

Itinerary

Get an early start on the day with 3am pickup at your hotel in Hurghada, then take advantage of the 280-mile (450-km) trip to Cairo to get some extra sleep along the way.

Upon arrival in the city, a private guide will join you for a tour of the Pyramids of Giza. The structure that dominates the site is the Great Pyramid, or Khufu’s Pyramid, one of the Wonders of the Ancient World. Walk around the base of each of the three main pyramids, and learn what’s known, and what remains a mystery, about their history and construction. Continue to the Great Sphinx, the oldest monumental statue in Egypt, then visit the Valley Temple, a mortuary temple carved from massive blocks of pink Aswan granite, with smooth, alabaster floors.

Pause for lunch in a restaurant by the pyramids or at the edge of the Nile, then head across the river to the Egyptian Antiquities Museum, which contains the world’s largest collection of pharaonic antiquities. Explore exhibits of ancient art, mummies, and artifacts, including the remarkable treasures that were buried with King Tutankhamun more than 3,500 years ago.

Following your time at the Egyptian Antiquities Museum, begin the return trip to Hurghada, where this tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel.

Great Sphinx

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Pyramids Of Giza

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

The Great Pyramid of Khufu

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Stroller accessible

Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

5.0

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Incredible trip to Cairo

Matt_B, Nov 2024

This tour exceeded our expectations, I'll start by thanking our awesome drive Ali, he collected us from our hotel in a private vehicle and drove us all the way to Cairo and back with only a few stops, a real legend! When we arrived in Cairo we met our tour guide Amr, who was amazing! Amr was really knowledgeable and taught us a lot and help guide us through the museum, avoiding the crowds and helping us get the most out of our time there. Following this we went for lunch which was tasty then it was on to the pyramids. Amr again taught us a lot about the pyramids and was on hand to take pictures for us. Amr didn't rush us and let us make the most of our day, he was a really nice guy and it was a pleasure to meet him! Overall this is a long day, we started at 02:00 but were back by 21:30, it is totally worthwhile, the pyramids and ancient artifacts were a real bucket list experience. 10/10 would recommend, thanks again Ali and Amr!!

Long day, but worth it; great tour guide

KyleJames_D, Nov 2022

A long day of travel but definitely worth it. We were picked up on time and without issue at 2am -because we were travelling from Sahl Hasheesh - before meeting our wonderful guide, Yasser, at the Egyptian Museum. We grabbed a quick coffee to acquaint ourselves before diving into some wonderful history. Yasser was extremely knowledgeable and friendly, he explained things in a clear and memorable way. Having a private guide was so useful because we could navigate through the throngs of other visitors quickly and easily while also being able to hear what Yasser was saying about all the interesting artefacts. I noticed that larger groups did not have this luxury. After the museum we enjoyed a well-earned lunch at a buffet-style restaurant before heading off to what I would say was the highlight of the tour: the pyramids. Totally awe-inspiring. Again, Yasser was on hand to tell the interesting story behind the pyramids while also acting as expert photographer to ensure that my wife and I both went home with some magnificent photos to make our friends envious.

Long, hot but totally worth it!

RossFamily2019, Aug 2019

The drive from Hurghada is about 6 hours but with the private transfer we slept easily following a 3am pick up. We felt safe throughout the entire trip and our driver was great. The tour was amazing and our guide Ahmed Zakaria was happy to change timings to suit the heat and the needs of our two children. Please be aware that this tour only includes entry to the pyramids site, if you want to go inside any pyramid, to see the boat or on a camel ride then you have to pay extra. Lunch was good although disappointing the air conditioning wasn't switched on, it was much needed after the heat of the morning. Would highly recommend the tour but be prepared to be wiped out the day after with such a long journey there and back!