Take a fantastic trip from the beautiful beaches of Hurghada to the busy city of Cairo with our exciting Day Trip to Cairo from Hurghada by Flight and Guided Tour. Discover the amazing things from ancient Egypt, see famous landmarks, and learn about their history. Our helpful guide will make sure you have an unforgettable and fun adventure. This tour is perfect for travelers who want to make the most of their time in Egypt.
Day Trip to Cairo Tour Summary
Explore the amazing sights on a Day Trip to Cairo by Flight from Hurghada. The whole tour takes about 20 hours, so you'll see all the important things in one go. You'll get to visit incredible places like the Pyramids of Giza, which are really impressive, and the majestic Sphinx. The Egyptian Museum is also part of the adventure, where you'll see lots of interesting and captivating things from ancient Egypt. This trip will leave you feeling amazed and inspired!
Highlights of the Day Trip to Cairo by Flight
- See the Amazing Pyramids of Giza: These are ancient buildings made more than 4,500 years ago as special tombs for kings. They are really huge and impressive, and they have been around for a very long time because they were built so well.
- Solve the Mystery of the Sphinx: Look at the Sphinx, a fascinating creature with a human's head and a lion's body. It has been guarding the Pyramids of Giza for thousands of years, and it has puzzled people because nobody knows exactly why it was built.
- Explore the Egyptian Museum: Go inside the Egyptian Museum and take a trip back in time. You'll find a lot of old things from ancient Egypt, like tools, statues, and other valuable items. Some of the most special treasures are from Tutankhamun, a famous king from long ago.
- Visit the Khan El Khalili Bazaar: Experience the busy and lively atmosphere of Cairo's famous market called Khan El Khalili. There, you can have fun negotiating and bargaining with the sellers to get souvenirs, spices, jewelry, and more at good prices.
Itinerary
- Your day starts early in Hurghada, and you'll take a comfortable flight to Cairo, which saves time.
- When you arrive in Cairo, a friendly and knowledgeable guide will be there to accompany you throughout the day. They will provide interesting information about the places you visit.
- First, you'll go to the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. These are incredible ancient structures that have amazed people for a very long time. You'll learn about the Pharaohs and how these massive buildings were constructed. The Sphinx, a mysterious statue, adds even more wonder to the site.
- After exploring the Pyramids and the Sphinx, you'll have a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. The food will be authentic Egyptian cuisine with many delightful dishes to try.
- Next, you'll visit the Egyptian Museum, which houses many ancient artifacts. You'll see treasures from different periods in history, including the famous treasures of Tutankhamun. It's a great way to learn about Egypt's cultural heritage.
- Then, you'll go to the Khan El Khalili Bazaar, a lively and busy market. Here, you can walk through the colorful alleys and find a variety of souvenirs, spices, jewelry, and textiles to bring back home.
- As the day comes to an end, you'll say goodbye to Cairo and head back to the airport for your return flight to Hurghada. You'll cherish the memories of your exciting trip to Cairo and all the knowledge you gained about its ancient history.
Conclusion:
Going on a day trip from Hurghada to Cairo is a very special chance to see the amazing ancient things in Egypt and be part of its rich history and culture. You'll get to visit the famous Pyramids of Giza and the interesting Egyptian Museum on a guided tour. It will be an unforgettable experience that you will remember forever. Don't miss the opportunity to book Day Trip to Cairo by Flight and Guided Tour and make wonderful memories that will stay with you forever.
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5
The most perfect Day Trip from Hurghada to see the Pyramids.
I don’t usually write reviews however since we were worried where to book this trip to see the pyramids safely I thought it would be helpful.
We chose HurghadaToGo as what we thought would be the safest option and the trip was made through Ashraf at HurghadaToGo.
We got picked up at our hotel at 4am by a really friendly rep who took us to Hurghada Airport, gave us our flight tickets and showed us exactly where to go.
Then at Cairo we were met by Mina (our tour guide) and one other couple from Germany who were on the same trip.
All day we had a great mini bus and really friendly driver who also looked after us.
Mina (also known as M&M) was the real star of the show. I really cannot thank him enough for sharing his passion and knowledge not only for the pyramids but for the whole of Egypt with its colourful culture and Ancient history. He really made sure not a single second of the day was wasted.
Mina while on the bus explained loads of really interesting stuff on every part of all connecting journeys and explained all of our choices throughout the day so that we could tailor it for ourselves. I could talk for hours as the day was so amazing but I will summarise our day.
0400 pickup at hotel
0600 flight from Hurghada
0800 picked up and got tour of Cairo including a boat trip on the Nile which was only £12/€12/$12 what ever you had. (We had the option not to do this but it was well worth it)
0900 Cairo museum – you could stay here for months and not see everything but during our two hour visit Mina made sure we seen all the most important exhibits and explained in detail why.
1130 A tour to see how papyrus paper is made and a chance to buy really nice personal souvenirs (we felt no obligation to buy at all and were offered refreshments free of charge during the demonstration)
1200 Free Lunch, you only pay for drinks which are same price as back home. Lunch was buffet style and really tasty.
1300 Trip to the pyramids ( again we had options of what to do here and how much it would cost us and if Mina felt it was worth it. We chose to walk round the pyramids getting shown things you’d have walked passed and thought nothing of and then had a camel ride to a high point where we got some great photos of us on the camel with the 9 pyramids behind us. This only cost £10 per camel and Mina told us only a £1 tip would be received gratefully by the camel owner.
1500 Trip to the Sphinx and another walk through and explanation of why everything was built the way it was and the purpose it served to the passing of the Pharo towards his final resting place inside the pyramid.
And again as with every other part of the day Mina made sure he got us to the perfect photo platform and took loads and loads of pictures we will cherish forever.
1600 We finished the day off at a perfume making shop where again free refreshments ( coffee is amazing) and another interesting demonstration of how perfume etc is made…can’t stress enough how there is no hard sell the demonstration is really enjoyable and informative ( just shows how we usually get ripped off back home buying these products)
1700 Back to the Airport where we felt really sorry to say goodbye to our driver and wonderful tour guide Mina who must have got us through about an hour’s worth of ques at the airport as he is so well known.
The whole day felt extremely safe I can’t stress that enough, no one even came near us to try and sell us things in the street as our guide would just give them a polite nod away. We got through any crowds we came across with ease and just had the best day ever. The German couple we shared the day with were also really friendly and great company for us and Mina could speak German to them when required but they also spoke perfect English. Thanks to them too as our day was richer having them there.
We were told the maximum amount of people on this tour would be 6 which really makes the day personal. The price for the whole tour was also as reasonable as we could find anywhere else and we were told not to tip anyone until the end of the day if we chose to which took a stress out of worrying about that as well.
Mina if you ever read this review please accept our heartfelt thanks and thanks you for helping me catch my crocodile 😊. Take care my friend!
Salam Alaikum
Jonny and Hayley x
5
We had a wonderful trip with HurghadaToGo. It started with airport pickup. I was looking for a travel company who can help us to visit pyramids, museum, Nile review cruise, Memphis, Sakara and Dahshur. HurghadaToGo came back asking if we want to plan a trip for us as per our requirement. They arranged a customised plan for us. They arranged a van from airport pickup, trip for one and half day and drop to airport.
Guide was very knowledgeable. She explained things beautifully.
Overall it was an exceptionally well experience Travelling with HurghadaToGo.
5
Well organized trip
We were picked up from the hotel on time and taken to the airport. The booking was made in advance and it was a well-organized trip. In Cairo we were met by the tour guide (M&M) and he accompanied us the whole time and was able to tell us a lot about the history of Egypt and Cairo. The tour on the Nile with a different view of the skyline was impressive (extra charge 10€ per person). The visit to the Egyptian Museum was nice and the exhibits were well explained by M&M. Of course, the visit to the pyramids and the Sphinx was very impressive and overwhelming. At the end we were transferred back to Cairo airport and were told where to go.
Conclusion: Very well organized and everything worked smoothly.
You can book an excursion with HurghadaToGo with confidence.
5
At exactly 4:45 a.m. we were picked up at the hotel in Hurghada by a driver and companion and driven to the airport in Hurghada. They gave us the flight plan and, strangely, an envelope with cash, which we were supposed to give to the tour guide in Cairo. We felt a little uncomfortable doing this, but that’s probably normal.
After checking in at the airport, we received our flight ticket, went through security and waited at the gate for the Egypt Air plane. We set off at 6:30 a.m. and after about an hour of flying we were already in Cairo.
At the airport in Cairo, after leaving the building, our tour guide (Mina) greeted us and took the envelope with the cash. We then went straight to the Egyptian Museum in a car and a driver. Since there were only two of us, we had a personal German-speaking tour guide.
In the Egyptian Museum, the tour guide showed us around and explained a lot about the individual artifacts.
From the museum we went to the Nile. A small boat was waiting for us there for a Nile cruise. This cruise lasted about 30 minutes.
Then we went to lunch (buffet), which was included in the price. We had to pay for the drinks we ordered. We enjoyed it. From the roof of the restaurant you could see and photograph the pyramids of Giza for the first time.
After lunch we went to Giza to see the pyramids. The tour guide told us a lot and was able to answer all of our questions.
We were then offered the opportunity to see the inside of the largest pyramid. This costs about €18 per person (900 Egyptian pounds) extra. We were able to pay for the tickets directly at a machine by card. We are very happy that we did this. It was something very special and an absolute highlight. We went up through narrow corridors to the burial chamber. It was very warm and stuffy in the pyramid, but it was definitely worth it.
As a further highlight, we were offered a camel ride or a carriage ride, which would take us to a higher vantage point from which you have the best view of all six pyramids. We opted for the camel ride (€10 per person). We paid for this directly in cash in euros. The camel ride lasted around 30 minutes and from the elevation we had a wonderful view of all six pyramids at the same time. The camel driver also made a special effort to take a few beautiful and original photos with our camera.
From the pyramids we drove to the Sphinx. There we were also able to take lots of photos and buy souvenirs from the small stalls. The tour guide even helped us negotiate the price.
The official day’s program was over. Since we still had enough time, our tour guide offered us a stop at an oil and fragrance manufacturer. Once we got there, we were given cold drinks and shown various oils and fragrances. Of course, there is no obligation to buy anything. We still treated ourselves to a few oils.
Then we went back to the airport. We arrived at the airport at 6:00 p.m. and according to the flight plan that was given to us in the morning, our return flight was due to depart at 9:05 p.m. Unfortunately, this flight was not listed on the display board in the airport. The flight with the corresponding flight number did not depart until 10:00 p.m. So we unfortunately had to wait until 10:00 p.m. for the return flight with Air Cairo. We arrived back in Hurghada at 11:00 p.m.
We were picked up outside the airport and driven back to the hotel.
We were at the hotel at 11:30 p.m.
We can highly recommend the tour, as it was the best way for us to finally fulfill our dream and see the pyramids and the Sphinx.
It was a shame, of course, that we had to wait a bit long for the return flight.
We never felt unsafe during this day tour; the safety of tourists is very important in Egypt.
We were able to buy drinks from the driver for a small fee. We paid in euros.
You should always have change in euros or dollars with you, for going to the toilet or if you want to buy something small. The tickets for the camel ride or the carriage ride can be paid for in cash in euros.
5
As a couple, we found and reserved the tour online before our trip.
I had a few questions in advance about the tour and payment. Ahmed Diaa was there to help and advise me via WhatsApp.
At first I was a little unsure about the 100% advance payment. But in retrospect, this turned out to be a total no-brainer. I can now understand that advance payments are required.
Often, things just cancel, etc.
All questions about the tour, including the exact procedure, were explained to me in advance via WhatsApp.
We were picked up from the hotel to the airport in a new minibus. The pick-up time was also communicated to me via WhatsApp.
There were 5 of us in total. It was a very pleasant and almost family-like atmosphere. That is a major difference to the mass tourism that other providers also offer.
The driver already had our plane tickets.
He explained to us the procedure at the airport with check-in etc.
Check-in went smoothly with the curbs.
At the airport in Cairo, our tour guide was already waiting for us at the exit of the airport.
A very friendly man who spoke excellent German. No gibberish like we heard from other tour guides from other groups.
We took a Cairo city tour and a walk through the old town before the museum opened.
In the museum, our guide explained all the important topics of history in detail. When we had questions, he answered our questions and was able to explain everything satisfactorily.
After all the theory, we went to eat in a restaurant. The food was good. The price of the buffet was already included in the ticket price. However, the drinks had to be paid for separately. However, both our tour guide and our guide told us this information in advance. So there were no nasty surprises here.
The highlight of the meal was of course the view of the pyramids from the window. Here our guide was able to reserve a nice table with a view of the pyramids.
After our meal and a boat trip on the Nile, we came to the pyramids. Here we had enough time to ask questions, take pictures and generally move around a bit freely.
Our guide also warned us about the sellers. He told us what tip was appropriate here, even if more was asked for.
We were also able to book camel rides and a carriage ride at the pyramids. Our guide negotiated for our group.
After we had visited all 3 pyramids, we drove to the Sphinx. Here we had a little more free time for photos, sightseeing, etc. at our request.
In general, our guide always showed us the best photo spots.
We experienced so many beautiful things on this tour that I’m sure I forgot to mention a few things.
But I can only recommend that anyone who is a little skeptical read more reviews.
In my opinion, the price-performance ratio is unbeatable. Comparable offers cost many times more.
So if you want an individual tour without mass tourism, then the tour is highly recommended.
5
We were picked up punctually at 4 a.m. the next morning and taken to the airport. Communication went smoothly via WhatsApp and everything went well at the airport too.
When we arrived in Cairo, our tour guide Sharif was waiting for us. He spoke very good German and provided us with good and interesting information throughout the entire trip. There were 6 of us on the trip, so it was a small group, so that individual wishes and interests could be taken into account. We started in the old town of Cairo, then went to the Egyptian Museum for about 2 hours and from there to a short Nile cruise, which could be done separately for 10€.
Back on “land” we went to lunch near the pyramids, a small but sufficient buffet, which was included and only drinks had to be paid for.
From there we went to the pyramids for about 2 hours, where everyone could decide for themselves, but you booked a ticket for the inside of the pyramids.
At the end we went to buy scents and everything before going back to the airport.
Overall, a great and recommendable trip with good value for money.
Other providers, especially in the hotel, were about €100 more expensive.
5
First of all. We were not bought or hired, but just normal German holidaymakers.
We booked a day trip to Cairo online. A bit strange, as everything was only done via WhatsApp. We wanted to fly on Thursday and had a confirmation for that. On Tuesday we were informed that we would be picked up the next morning at 4.15. We were a bit skeptical about whether it would all work out. So we arranged things like that.
In retrospect, it was the best thing that could have happened to us. The weather that day was brilliant. Slightly cloudy and not too warm.
Everything went really well from the pick-up to the return. In Cairo, our guide Mina picked us up in the morning. We were a small group of 7 people and we got along and got on really well right away. First we went to the old city of Cairo. This is part of it and you have to see it. Then we went to the Egyptian Museum. Thanks to the good planning and Mina’s experience, we were among the first at the entrance ahead of the hundreds of large tour groups. He gave us a great tour and explained everything.
After that we went on the short Nile cruise and then we went for lunch. Afterwards we had enough time for the pyramids and the Sphinx. Mina guided us brilliantly and had incredible knowledge. He was there with all his heart and was always friendly.
The return trip to the airport through Cairo’s really crazy traffic was a very special experience.
All in all it was a great day that we won’t forget anytime soon.
A big thank you again, especially to Mina, the best guide you could imagine.
We would be happy to recommend it and would do it again anytime.