Egypt · Monuments

20-Hour Cairo History Tour from Hurghada with Giza and Egyptian Museum

20 Hours Round trip from Hurghada Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Great Pyramid of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx
  • 02 See King Tutankhamun's treasures at the Egyptian Museum
  • 03 Enjoy free time to shop for local handicrafts and souvenirs at Khan el-Khalili bazaar
  • 04 Visit the Solar Boat Museum and see how famous Egyptian artwork is made at the Papyrus Institute

Travel from Hurghada to Cairo to explore some of Egypt's most iconic ancient monuments in a single day. Visit the Great Pyramid of Giza, the enigmatic Sphinx, the Solar Boat Museum, and the Egyptian Museum, home to remarkable treasures including the highlights of King Tutankhamun's collection. You will also stop at the Papyrus Institute and enjoy free time to stroll through Khan el-Khalili bazaar for local handicrafts and souvenirs before departing for Hurghada.

The priceless treasures of King Tutankhamun are the highlight, with his six gilded coffins dominating the main hall and his magnificent death mask as the star attraction.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 20 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Hurghada, Cairo, Giza
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Cairo Day Trip to Giza Pyramids, Museum and Bazaar

  • Travel from Hurghada to Cairo, where you will meet your tour guide and receive an introduction to the history of Egypt and the pyramids.
  • Explore the Great Pyramid of Giza, the oldest and largest pyramid in the Giza pyramid complex. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one to remain largely intact.
  • Check out the enigmatic Sphinx, a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx and one of Egypt's most famous mythical monuments.
  • Drive to the Solar Boat Museum, home to the remarkably well-preserved funerary boat of Khufu.
  • Walk around Cairo's Egyptian Museum, which houses 165,000 Egyptian artifacts. The priceless treasures of King Tutankhamun are the highlight, with his six gilded coffins dominating the main hall and his magnificent death mask as the star attraction.
  • Continue to Khan el-Khalili bazaar, where you can enjoy free time to stroll through the maze of streets and shop for souvenirs.
  • Visit the Papyrus Institute to see how the famous Egyptian artwork is made.
  • Depart from Cairo for Hurghada.
Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili

Where this trip takes you

Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Hurghada 3 cities · 20 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Qualified Egyptian tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees

Know before you go

  • Departure point: Hurghada hotels
  • Departure time: 3:00 am
  • Duration: 17 hours (approx.)
  • Return details: Returns to the original departure point at approximately 8:00 pm. Please note that the return trip is not by convoy.
  • Gratuities are optional.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hurghada, Egypt
Tour start
Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 20 hours finish where they began, in Hurghada.

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