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Cairo Pyramids & Egyptian Museum Day Trip by Bus
Short description
The Giza Pyramids and the treasures of the Egyptian Museum are an easy dream to book but a long way from the Red Sea. This Cairo day trip from Hurghada by bus covers the distance in air-conditioned transport with a professional Egyptologist guide. The trip runs on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. With an early pickup, a drive of about six hours each way and a full programme in the capital, the whole day takes roughly 18 hours, so it suits travellers who enjoy a big itinerary.
On the Giza Plateau you see the Great Pyramids of Giza, the last surviving wonder of the ancient world, and stand before the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple. After that you visit the Egyptian Museum, which holds thousands of artefacts and royal treasures from the age of the pharaohs. The programme also includes a panoramic tour through Cairo and lunch at a local restaurant.
Entrance to the Giza Pyramids area and the Egyptian Museum is included. Going inside the Great Pyramid and the Nile boat trip are optional extras. Pack snacks and water for the long drive, and bring your passport with your Egyptian visa.
Highlights
- Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx
- Valley Temple
- Egyptian Museum
- Panoramic tour of Cairo
- Egyptologist guide
- Lunch at a local restaurant
Itinerary
Hour by hour, so you know exactly how the day runs.
Your driver and guide collect you around midnight, with the exact time confirmed the day before.
Travel for about six hours in air-conditioned transport.
Visit the Great Pyramids on the Giza Plateau with your guide.
Stand in front of the Great Sphinx and see the Valley Temple.
Look at the royal treasures and artefacts of the pharaohs.
Drive through Cairo and eat at a local restaurant.
Travel back to your hotel, a drive of about six hours.
Included / not included
Included in the price
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned transport
- Egyptologist guide
- Entrance to the Giza Pyramids area
- Entrance to the Egyptian Museum
- Cairo city tour
- Lunch at a local restaurant
Not included in the price
- Entry inside the Great Pyramid (optional ticket)
- Nile boat trip (optional)
- Personal expenses
Pick-up
Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, Safaga, Soma Bay, Marsa Alam
Important information
What to bring
Passport with your Egyptian visa · Comfortable clothes and shoes · Hat and sunscreen · Snacks and water for the drive
Frequently asked questions
What do we visit in Cairo?
You see the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, the Valley Temple and the Egyptian Museum, plus a panoramic tour of the city.
How long is the drive?
The drive between Hurghada and Cairo takes about six hours each way.
Are tickets included?
Yes, entrance to the Giza Pyramids area and the Egyptian Museum is included. Entry inside the Great Pyramid needs an optional extra ticket.
Is lunch included?
Yes, lunch at a local restaurant is part of the day.
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