Cairo Full-Day Big Bus Tour from Hurghada including Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, and Lunch
by E T O Travels
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€150Overview
This full-day Big Bus tour from Hurghada to Cairo lasts approximately 18 to 21 hours. The day begins with pickup from central Hurghada hotels and a six-hour journey to Cairo by a large, comfortable Mercedes coach equipped with air conditioning and a small toilet. There are rest stops on the way both to and from Cairo. Upon arrival, the first stop on selected options is the Egyptian Museum in central Cairo, where a qualified Egyptologist guide with over 15 years of experience provides detailed explanations of key artifacts, including the treasures of Tutankhamun. On selected options, a short felucca boat cruise on the Nile River follows, offering views of Cairo from the water. The tour then proceeds to the Giza Pyramids area for about 90 minutes. Visitors see the Great Pyramid of King Cheops, the pyramids of Chephren and Mycerinus, and the Valley Temple, with opportunities for panoramic photos. Next, the guide leads a visit to the Great Sphinx of Giza, the largest monolith statue in the world, measuring over 73 meters long and 20 meters high. The tour includes a visit to a papyrus factory, where the process of making paper from papyrus plants is explained. A buffet lunch suitable for vegans and vegetarians is provided during the day; drinks are not included. Entrance fees to all included sites are covered. Optional visits to Old Cairo churches and mosques are available only on Fridays. Some tour options include admission to the New Grand Egyptian Museum near the pyramids, where visitors can see extensive collections of ancient artifacts including the full treasure collection of King Tutankhamun. Transfers from certain outlying hotels require an additional charge. The return trip to Hurghada takes about six hours with rest breaks. Participants are advised to bring water, snacks, or breakfast boxes for the journey. Baby carriages and infant seats are available upon prior request.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hurghada
Travel from Hurghada hotels to Cairo by air-conditioned Mercedes coach equipped with a small toilet. The journey takes about six hours with rest stops along the way. Passengers are advised to bring water, breakfast, books, or music for the long ride.
360 min
Rest stop
A 30 to 40-minute break is provided both on the way to Cairo and on the return trip to Hurghada to rest before continuing the journey.
30 min
Egyptian Museum
On selected options, the group visits the Egyptian Museum in central Cairo for about 90 minutes. An Egyptologist guide explains important artifacts, including treasures of Tutankhamun and other ancient Egyptian relics.
90 min
Nile River
A short 45-minute felucca boat cruise on the Nile River is offered on selected options, providing views of Cairo from the water and photo opportunities.
45 min
The Pyramids Of Giza
Spend about 90 minutes at the Giza pyramids area, seeing the Great Pyramid of King Cheops, the pyramids of Chephren and Mycerinus, and the Valley Temple. The Egyptologist guide provides commentary about these ancient monuments and their significance.
90 min
Great Sphinx of Giza
The Great Sphinx is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, a mythical creature with a lion's body and human head, located on the Giza Plateau on the West Bank of the Nile in Giza, Egypt. It is generally believed to depict the face of Pharaoh Khafra. The statue measures 73.5 metres (241 ft) long, 19.3 metres (63 ft) wide, and 20.22 metres (66.34 ft) high.
60 min
Merit Aton Papyrus Shop
Stop at a papyrus factory to learn about the traditional manufacturing process of papyrus paper, used by ancient Egyptians.
30 min
Rest stop
A short rest stop is made on the return journey to Hurghada to break up the long ride back after the full day of sightseeing.
30 min
Cairo
Return trip from Cairo to Hurghada takes about six hours by Mercedes coach with air conditioning and a small toilet. Rest stops are included, and passengers should bring water and snacks for the journey.
360 min
Grand Egyptian Museum
On selected options, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum near the pyramids for about two hours. Highlights include the 11-meter statue of Ramses II, over 5,000 King Tutankhamun artifacts, golden masks, chariots, and other ancient Egyptian relics displayed in modern galleries. An Egyptologist guide provides detailed explanations.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Cairo Full-Day Big Bus Tour from Hurghada including Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, and Lunch
by E T O Travels
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€150Overview
This full-day Big Bus tour from Hurghada to Cairo lasts approximately 18 to 21 hours. The day begins with pickup from central Hurghada hotels and a six-hour journey to Cairo by a large, comfortable Mercedes coach equipped with air conditioning and a small toilet. There are rest stops on the way both to and from Cairo. Upon arrival, the first stop on selected options is the Egyptian Museum in central Cairo, where a qualified Egyptologist guide with over 15 years of experience provides detailed explanations of key artifacts, including the treasures of Tutankhamun. On selected options, a short felucca boat cruise on the Nile River follows, offering views of Cairo from the water. The tour then proceeds to the Giza Pyramids area for about 90 minutes. Visitors see the Great Pyramid of King Cheops, the pyramids of Chephren and Mycerinus, and the Valley Temple, with opportunities for panoramic photos. Next, the guide leads a visit to the Great Sphinx of Giza, the largest monolith statue in the world, measuring over 73 meters long and 20 meters high. The tour includes a visit to a papyrus factory, where the process of making paper from papyrus plants is explained. A buffet lunch suitable for vegans and vegetarians is provided during the day; drinks are not included. Entrance fees to all included sites are covered. Optional visits to Old Cairo churches and mosques are available only on Fridays. Some tour options include admission to the New Grand Egyptian Museum near the pyramids, where visitors can see extensive collections of ancient artifacts including the full treasure collection of King Tutankhamun. Transfers from certain outlying hotels require an additional charge. The return trip to Hurghada takes about six hours with rest breaks. Participants are advised to bring water, snacks, or breakfast boxes for the journey. Baby carriages and infant seats are available upon prior request.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hurghada
Travel from Hurghada hotels to Cairo by air-conditioned Mercedes coach equipped with a small toilet. The journey takes about six hours with rest stops along the way. Passengers are advised to bring water, breakfast, books, or music for the long ride.
360 min
Rest stop
A 30 to 40-minute break is provided both on the way to Cairo and on the return trip to Hurghada to rest before continuing the journey.
30 min
Egyptian Museum
On selected options, the group visits the Egyptian Museum in central Cairo for about 90 minutes. An Egyptologist guide explains important artifacts, including treasures of Tutankhamun and other ancient Egyptian relics.
90 min
Nile River
A short 45-minute felucca boat cruise on the Nile River is offered on selected options, providing views of Cairo from the water and photo opportunities.
45 min
The Pyramids Of Giza
Spend about 90 minutes at the Giza pyramids area, seeing the Great Pyramid of King Cheops, the pyramids of Chephren and Mycerinus, and the Valley Temple. The Egyptologist guide provides commentary about these ancient monuments and their significance.
90 min
Great Sphinx of Giza
The Great Sphinx is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, a mythical creature with a lion's body and human head, located on the Giza Plateau on the West Bank of the Nile in Giza, Egypt. It is generally believed to depict the face of Pharaoh Khafra. The statue measures 73.5 metres (241 ft) long, 19.3 metres (63 ft) wide, and 20.22 metres (66.34 ft) high.
60 min
Merit Aton Papyrus Shop
Stop at a papyrus factory to learn about the traditional manufacturing process of papyrus paper, used by ancient Egyptians.
30 min
Rest stop
A short rest stop is made on the return journey to Hurghada to break up the long ride back after the full day of sightseeing.
30 min
Cairo
Return trip from Cairo to Hurghada takes about six hours by Mercedes coach with air conditioning and a small toilet. Rest stops are included, and passengers should bring water and snacks for the journey.
360 min
Grand Egyptian Museum
On selected options, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum near the pyramids for about two hours. Highlights include the 11-meter statue of Ramses II, over 5,000 King Tutankhamun artifacts, golden masks, chariots, and other ancient Egyptian relics displayed in modern galleries. An Egyptologist guide provides detailed explanations.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.