Quick answer: Cairo Day Trip from Hurghada by Bus lasts 20 hours in Cairo, from $85.00 per person, with a licensed guide and hotel pick-up.
Overview
Want to see the pyramids without paying for flights? This small-group day trip takes you overland from Hurghada to Cairo in a comfortable air-conditioned coach, with a licensed guide and every entrance fee in the programme covered.
It is a long day by design: you leave around 1:30 am, sleep on the coach through the Eastern Desert and reach Giza in the morning, so you spend the whole daylight in Cairo before the drive back. Bring a light jacket for the coach and sun protection for the plateau.
At Giza you walk among the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure and see the Great Sphinx, then stop at the panoramic viewpoint for the classic three-pyramid photo. After a local lunch you visit the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, then browse Khan El Khalili before the return drive.
Hotel pick-up covers Hurghada and Sahl Hasheesh; other areas can be arranged on request. Reduced child rates are available: send us the children's ages and we confirm the price before you pay.
Itinerary
Your coach collects you from your Hurghada hotel around 1:30 am for the drive to Cairo (about 5 to 6 hours, with a rest stop).
Walk around the three great pyramids, then see the Great Sphinx and its temple.
Photo stop with all the pyramids in one frame. Camel and horse rides are optional and paid locally.
Lunch at a local restaurant in Giza.
Statues, sarcophagi, jewellery and thousands of pharaonic objects in the historic Tahrir building, with your guide.
Free time in Cairo's historic bazaar, then the coach drive back to Hurghada, arriving late evening.
Tour route map
Follow the route of this tour stop by stop
Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Hurghada
- Air-conditioned coach Hurghada - Cairo - Hurghada
- English-speaking licensed guide
- Entrance to the Giza Plateau and the Egyptian Museum
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Bottled water
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
- Inside the Great Pyramid (optional ticket)
- Camel or horse rides
- Tips for guide and driver
- Personal expenses
FAQ
How long is the drive from Hurghada to Cairo?
About 5 to 6 hours each way by road, which is why the day starts very early and ends late in the evening.
Is this tour a good choice for children or older guests?
It is a very long day. For families with young children or guests who tire easily, our flight tour is more comfortable.
Is the Egyptian Museum included?
Yes, entrance to the Egyptian Museum is included. Note that the Tutankhamun collection has moved to the Grand Egyptian Museum, so choose one of our GEM tours if that is your priority.
Can I cancel for free?
Yes, free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour starts.
