Cairo Day Trip from Hurghada by Van: Pyramids and Egyptian Museum

A full-day trip from Hurghada to Cairo by private air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking Egyptologist guide, visiting the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the Valley Temple and the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square, with lunch at a local restaurant.

Full day, departing around 1:00–2:00 AM and returning around 10:00–11:00 PM
Departs from Hurghada
Hotel pickup included
Guide languages: English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian
From €90 / $90 / EGP 5500

Silver Toyota Hiace minibus parked on a paved lot with trees and a cloudy sky behind it

Face of the Sphinx beside a large pyramid, with weathered limestone blocks in the foreground

Girl standing on a decorated camel saddle in front of the Giza pyramids, reaching toward a pyramid tip

The Great Sphinx of Giza in front of a pyramid under a bright blue sky

Tourist in a white T-shirt playfully posing as if kissing the face of the Great Sphinx at Giza

Highlights

Pyramids of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren) and Menkaure (Mykerinus)
Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple, with many photo stops
Guided visit to the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square, with more than 120,000 objects
Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
Lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo
Hotel pickup in Hurghada by air-conditioned minivan

About this trip

This full-day trip takes you from Hurghada to Cairo by private air-conditioned minivan, about 460 km and 5–6 hours each way, with short breaks for restrooms and refreshments. A private English-speaking Egyptologist guide accompanies you at the Giza Plateau and the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square, and lunch is served at a local restaurant.

Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx

The Great Pyramids, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, were built for the pharaohs Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren) and Menkaure (Mykerinus). You also see the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple, with free time and many photo stops. Entering one of the pyramids is optional and requires an extra ticket.

Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square holds a rare collection of Egyptian art with more than 120,000 objects. The guided visit covers the Old Kingdom to the Roman period through statues, papyri and jewelry.

Lunch, the Citadel and Islamic Cairo

Lunch is a traditional Egyptian meal at a local restaurant, often with Nile views, and vegetarian options are available. Depending on the program, the day continues with about an hour at the Cairo Citadel, built by Sultan Salah El-Din, with the Mohamed Ali Mosque and views over the city, or at the Khan El Khalili bazaar, which dates back to the 14th century, for souvenirs, spices, papyrus and perfumes.

Why travel by van

A van is faster than a large bus, gives a more personal experience and allows flexible timing at the sites. The trip suits travelers who value comfort, families and small groups, people with limited time, and anyone who prefers a smaller group than on a bus tour.

Itinerary

Departure from Hurghada
Hotel pickup around 1:00–2:00 AM and a drive of about 460 km (5–6 hours) by air-conditioned van, with short breaks for restrooms and refreshments.
Giza Plateau
About 2–2.5 hours at the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple, with free time for photos. Entering one of the pyramids is optional and requires an extra ticket.
Egyptian Museum
About 1.5–2 hours on a guided tour of the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square, covering the Old Kingdom to the Roman period through statues, papyri and jewelry.
Lunch
About 45 minutes for a traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant, often with Nile views. Vegetarian options are available.
Cairo Citadel or Khan El Khalili (depending on the program)
About 1 hour at either the Cairo Citadel, built by Sultan Salah El-Din, with the Mohamed Ali Mosque and city views, or the Khan El Khalili bazaar, dating back to the 14th century, for souvenirs, spices, papyrus and perfumes.
Return to Hurghada
Drive back to Hurghada, arriving around 10:00–11:00 PM.

What's included

Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada
All transfers by private air-conditioned minivan or minibus
Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
Visit to the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple
Guided visit to the Egyptian Museum
Entrance fees for the sights listed above
Lunch at a local restaurant
Taxes and service charges

Not included

Drinks at the restaurant
Personal spending
Optional activities, such as a camel ride
Tips
Entrance fee for the inside of the Pyramid of Khafre (Chephren)
Camera photo fee at the Egyptian Museum
Any options not mentioned in the itinerary

Before you go

What to bring

Passport or ID
Comfortable shoes
Water and snacks
Camera
Sun protection

Good to know

Departure from Hurghada is around 1:00–2:00 AM and the return around 10:00–11:00 PM.
The drive covers about 460 km and takes 5–6 hours each way, with short breaks for restrooms and refreshments.
Get an early night before the trip.
Entering a pyramid is optional and requires an extra ticket.

Questions about this trip

What is included in Cairo Day Trip from Hurghada by Van: Pyramids and Egyptian Museum?

Included in the trip: Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada, All transfers by private air-conditioned minivan or minibus, Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide, Visit to the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple, Guided visit to the Egyptian Museum, Entrance fees for the sights listed above, Lunch at a local restaurant and Taxes and service charges. Not included: Drinks at the restaurant, Personal spending, Optional activities, such as a camel ride, Tips, Entrance fee for the inside of the Pyramid of Khafre (Chephren), Camera photo fee at the Egyptian Museum and Any options not mentioned in the itinerary.

Where does the trip depart from and how does hotel pickup in Hurghada work?

This trip departs from Hurghada and includes hotel pickup and drop-off. Send your hotel name and room number when booking on WhatsApp or by email so we can confirm your exact pickup time.

How long does the trip take and what is the program?

Duration: Full day, departing around 1:00–2:00 AM and returning around 10:00–11:00 PM. Main stops and program: Departure from Hurghada, Giza Plateau, Egyptian Museum, Lunch, Cairo Citadel or Khan El Khalili (depending on the program) and Return to Hurghada. Guide languages: English, French, German, Italian, Polish and Russian.

What should I bring and know before going?

What to bring: Passport or ID, Comfortable shoes, Water and snacks, Camera and Sun protection. Departure from Hurghada is around 1:00–2:00 AM and the return around 10:00–11:00 PM. The drive covers about 460 km and takes 5–6 hours each way, with short breaks for restrooms and refreshments. Get an early night before the trip. Entering a pyramid is optional and requires an extra ticket.

How do I book and what is the cancellation policy?

Use the booking request form on this page or message us on WhatsApp or by email with your preferred date, number of guests and hotel name. If you cancel up to 24 hours before the trip, you pay 50% of the price. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the trip, you pay the full price.

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