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5.0 · 261 reviews

Cairo by Plane from Hurghada

5 · 3 reviews

Cairo in one day without the long drive: a one-hour flight each way, the Giza pyramids and the Sphinx, a museum of your choice and lunch.

Duration17 hours
Whenon request
FormatGroup
GuideProfessional

Prices

Currency

Age 13+, programme with the Egyptian Museum (Tahrir)$235
Children 2–12, programme with the Egyptian Museum (Tahrir)$210
Age 13+, programme with the Grand Egyptian Museum$250
Children 2–12, programme with the Grand Egyptian Museum$230

Itinerary

5:00Around 5:00 — transfer from your hotel to the airport (time depends on your hotel; the flight takes about 1 hour)
Flight Hurghada – Cairo
Giza plateau: the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, the Great Sphinx
Museum visit (the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square or the Grand Egyptian Museum)
Optional 45-minute boat ride on the Nile (book with your guide)
Buffet lunch at a restaurant
Flight Cairo – Hurghada
22:00Transfer from the airport, back at the hotel around 22:00 (depends on your hotel)

* The order of visits may change depending on crowds.

Included

Transport
Flights Hurghada – Cairo – Hurghada
Egyptologist guide
Entrance tickets to the listed sights
Lunch at a restaurant

Not included

Personal expenses
Drinks at the restaurant
Boat ride — $10–20
Photo and video tickets at the Egyptian Museum
Tickets to go inside the pyramids
Transfer from El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh and Makadi Bay hotels — $10, from Soma Bay and Safaga — $20 per car of up to 6 people (both ways)

Good to know

Book at least 2 days in advance. A prepayment of $100 per person is required to buy the flight tickets and is non-refundable if you cancel

What to bring

Passport
Water and a packed breakfast from the hotel or snacks
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Comfortable shoes
Warm clothes in winter
Cash for personal expenses

Flying is the fastest and most comfortable way to see Cairo from Hurghada: about an hour in the air each way instead of two long night drives. It is the best option with children or at the end of your holiday.

The Giza pyramids and the Sphinx

The pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure were built about 4,500 years ago as royal tombs, and the Great Pyramid is the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. You make three stops on the plateau: the panoramic viewpoint, the area between the pyramids of Khafre and Khufu, and the Great Sphinx — the oldest monumental sculpture in Egypt, a lion with a human head usually identified as Khafre.

Choose your museum

The Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square — the historic museum with statues, sarcophagi and everyday objects of ancient Egypt.
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) — the new museum near the pyramids with the treasures of Tutankhamun.

Lunch is a buffet at a restaurant, and you can add a 45-minute boat ride on the Nile.

Reviews 3

InnaJuly 2023 · Translated from Russian★★★★★

We've already flown to Cairo on an excursion with this company several times and every time came back with lots of positive emotions. The Egyptian Museum and, of course, the majestic pyramids leave an unforgettable impression every time. A unique trip that we happily recommend to all travellers!

Ruth ArtemovaJuly 2023 · Translated from Russian★★★★★

What I like most about this tour is the visit to the Papyrus Museum and the oil factory. At the Papyrus Museum our guide gave a detailed explanation of how papyrus is made and how it has evolved over time. We even had a chance to take part in a workshop and buy a genuine papyrus as a souvenir. The oil factory was just as fascinating, as our guide told us about the production of oils and perfumes. The factory shop offered a wide range of high-quality oils and fragrances, so we could take a piece of Egypt's aromatic heritage home with us.

NikitaJune 2023 · Translated from Russian★★★★★

My wife and I just got back from a Cairo tour — we're delighted, indescribable emotions. We really liked how well balanced the excursion was. Special thanks to the organiser, Said!

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Questions

Why such an early flight?

The programme is full and takes the whole day — with a later flight there would not be time to see everything. You can also fly the evening before and stay overnight in Cairo, or book a fully private programme.

Which museum should I choose?

The Grand Egyptian Museum near the pyramids is new and houses the Tutankhamun collection. The Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square is the historic museum with a huge collection.

Do I need my passport?

Yes, for the domestic flight.