Hurghada 18-Hour Day Trip to Cairo for First-Time Visitors: Great Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum
by FTS Travels
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This 18-hour day trip begins with hotel pickup in Hurghada between midnight and 3 AM. Travelers ride in an air-conditioned van to Cairo, arriving around 9:30 AM. Upon arrival, visitors meet a professional Egyptologist guide who leads the tour. The first stop is the Grand Egyptian Museum, where guests spend about two hours viewing ancient Egyptian artifacts, including treasures from King Tutankhamun. Next, the group visits the Great Pyramids of Giza for approximately two and a half hours. Here, visitors see the Great Pyramid of Khufu as well as the smaller pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, with explanations about their construction. After the pyramids, the tour continues to the Great Sphinx for about 45 minutes to view the limestone statue and learn related information. Lunch follows at a local Egyptian restaurant near the pyramids, lasting about one hour; drinks are not included. There is an optional visit to papyrus and perfume workshops in Cairo where visitors can watch traditional production methods and purchase items if they wish. The return trip to Hurghada takes about six hours, ending with hotel drop-off. The tour includes bottled water, all service charges, taxes, the professional guide, and entrance to the Grand Egyptian Museum. Entrance fees to the Great Pyramid of Khufu and optional activities such as the Nile boat trip are not included. Pickup and drop-off are available only in Hurghada, not in nearby resorts.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hurghada
Pickup from hotels in Hurghada occurs between 00:30 and 03:00 in an air-conditioned vehicle to begin the trip to Cairo.
360 min
Cairo
Arrival in Cairo around 09:30 AM where guests meet their Egyptologist guide for the day.
Gran Museu Egipci
Spend approximately two hours exploring the Grand Egyptian Museum, which houses an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts from one civilization.
120 min
The Pyramids Of Giza
Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza for about two and a half hours, including the Pyramid of Khufu and the smaller pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, with detailed explanations from the guide.
60 min
Great Sphinx
Spend around 45 minutes at the Great Sphinx, learning about its history and taking photos at this famous landmark.
45 min
Cairo
Enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch near the pyramids lasting about one hour; drinks are not included.
60 min
Cairo
Optional stop at local workshops in Cairo to see how papyrus and natural perfumes are made, with the option to buy souvenirs.
Hurghada
Return trip to Hurghada takes approximately six hours with no stops along the way.
6 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Hurghada 18-Hour Day Trip to Cairo for First-Time Visitors: Great Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum
by FTS Travels
Choose from 4 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.$116Overview
This 18-hour day trip begins with hotel pickup in Hurghada between midnight and 3 AM. Travelers ride in an air-conditioned van to Cairo, arriving around 9:30 AM. Upon arrival, visitors meet a professional Egyptologist guide who leads the tour. The first stop is the Grand Egyptian Museum, where guests spend about two hours viewing ancient Egyptian artifacts, including treasures from King Tutankhamun. Next, the group visits the Great Pyramids of Giza for approximately two and a half hours. Here, visitors see the Great Pyramid of Khufu as well as the smaller pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, with explanations about their construction. After the pyramids, the tour continues to the Great Sphinx for about 45 minutes to view the limestone statue and learn related information. Lunch follows at a local Egyptian restaurant near the pyramids, lasting about one hour; drinks are not included. There is an optional visit to papyrus and perfume workshops in Cairo where visitors can watch traditional production methods and purchase items if they wish. The return trip to Hurghada takes about six hours, ending with hotel drop-off. The tour includes bottled water, all service charges, taxes, the professional guide, and entrance to the Grand Egyptian Museum. Entrance fees to the Great Pyramid of Khufu and optional activities such as the Nile boat trip are not included. Pickup and drop-off are available only in Hurghada, not in nearby resorts.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Hurghada
Pickup from hotels in Hurghada occurs between 00:30 and 03:00 in an air-conditioned vehicle to begin the trip to Cairo.
360 min
Cairo
Arrival in Cairo around 09:30 AM where guests meet their Egyptologist guide for the day.
Gran Museu Egipci
Spend approximately two hours exploring the Grand Egyptian Museum, which houses an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts from one civilization.
120 min
The Pyramids Of Giza
Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza for about two and a half hours, including the Pyramid of Khufu and the smaller pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, with detailed explanations from the guide.
60 min
Great Sphinx
Spend around 45 minutes at the Great Sphinx, learning about its history and taking photos at this famous landmark.
45 min
Cairo
Enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch near the pyramids lasting about one hour; drinks are not included.
60 min
Cairo
Optional stop at local workshops in Cairo to see how papyrus and natural perfumes are made, with the option to buy souvenirs.
Hurghada
Return trip to Hurghada takes approximately six hours with no stops along the way.
6 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.