Day tour 📍 Cairo PrivateEnglish guide
Cairo private day trip from Hurghada
About this tour
A Cairo private day trip from Hurghada takes you to the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum, all with a dedicated English-speaking guide and private air-conditioned vehicle. The round trip covers approximately 450 km and takes around 5 hours each way.
Whats included
Included
Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Private air-conditioned vehicle
English guide
Entrance fees
Lunch
Not included
Drinks
Tips
Personal expenses
Camel ride (optional, paid on site)
Travel insurance
Day programme
The times below are an indication only. Actual timing may vary depending on group size, traffic and weather conditions.
05:00
Hotel pick-up
Your private guide and driver pick you up directly at your hotel in Hurghada. The drive to Cairo covers approximately 450 km through the Eastern Desert and takes around 5 hours.
08:30
Giza Pyramids
Arrive at the Giza Pyramid complex, the last remaining Wonder of the Ancient World. With your private guide, explore the Great Pyramid of Khufu (138 m), the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure at your own pace, without waiting for a group.
09:30
The great Sphinx
Stand face to face with the Great Sphinx, carved from a single limestone ridge around 2500 BC. Your guide shares the history and ongoing mysteries surrounding this 73-meter long monument.
11:00
Lunch
Enjoy a relaxed lunch at a handpicked local restaurant near the pyramids. Your guide will recommend authentic Egyptian dishes to try.
12:30
Grand Egyptian Museum
Spend a full afternoon at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the world's largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilisation, officially opened on 1 November 2025. The museum houses over 100,000 artefacts, including the complete treasures of Tutankhamun. All 5,000 objects from his tomb displayed together for the first time. At the entrance atrium, you are welcomed by an 11-metre, 82-tonne granite statue of Ramesses II.
16:30
Optional: Khan El-Khalili Bazaar
If time and energy allow, stop at Cairo's historic Khan El-Khalili market, in operation since 1382. Browse for souvenirs, sip Egyptian mint tea, and soak up the atmosphere of old Cairo.
17:30
Return drive to Hurghada
Head back in comfort. Estimated arrival at your hotel around 21:30.
21:30
Drop-off at hotel
The perfect end to an extraordinary day.
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Frequently asked questions
A Cairo private day trip from Hurghada includes hotel pick-up and drop-off, a private air-conditioned vehicle, an English-speaking guide, entrance fees to the Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, and lunch at a local restaurant. Drinks, tips, and travel insurance are not included.
The drive from Hurghada to Cairo is approximately 450 km and takes around 5 hours each way via the Desert Road. Departure is at 05:00 to make the most of your time at the sights.
On the private Cairo day trip you have your own dedicated guide and vehicle, just you and your group. This means full flexibility on timing and pace. The group tour travels by minibus with other guests and follows a fixed schedule.
Yes. The Grand Egyptian Museum, opened in 2025 and home to over 100,000 ancient artefacts, is a highlight of this tour. Entrance fees are included in the price.
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