Explore Egypt's capital on a full-day tour in a well-facilitated Elite Shared Bus. Learn more about the rich history and culture of the land with an Egyptologist guide. Marvel at the charming Giza Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, the Great Sphinx, and more.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 18 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, German, Italian, Spanish, French, Arabic
- Pickup included
- Complimentary pickup is available from your hotel or selected location in Hurghada. Pickup service from El Gouna, Makadi, Soma Bay, Safaga, and Sahl Hasheesh is available at an additional cost.
- Private group available
Experience
Highlights
- Admire the beauty of the Great Pyramid of Giza
- Appreciate the charm of the Great Sphinx
- Explore the Valley Temple and Egyptian history with an Egyptologist guide
- Visit the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities and marvel at the artifacts
- Relax on the long drive to Cairo on a well-facilitated Elite Shared Bus
Full description
Discover the wonders of Cairo on this full-day tour from Hurghada. Although the bus journey is shared, choose between a private or shared small-group tour of the sights once in Egypt's capital city. Get picked up from your hotel in Hurghada at around 2 AM and transfer in an air-conditioned van to the bus station.
Board your well-facilitated, air-conditioned Elite Shared Bus and begin your journey to Cairo. Relax and take a nap on the way in your recliner seat. The bus has a toilet, free Wi-Fi, USB charging points, and a touch screen at every seat for entertainment purposes. Refreshments like tea, coffee, juice, sandwiches, and mineral water will also be provided during the journey.
Upon arrival in Cairo, meet your Egyptologist tour guide and go first to the world-famous Giza Plateau. Admire the beauty of the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, along with the other two pyramids. Explore the mysterious Great Sphinx, the old pharaoh’s father of terror, and the Valley Temple before lunch at one of the best restaurants.
After a delicious lunch, visit the renowned Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, commonly referred to as the Egyptian Museum. Constructed in a neo-classical style, this beautiful museum houses about 120,000 artifacts and works of Egyptian art.
Thereafter, enjoy a felucca ride on the river Nile. Relax and breath in some fresh air while experiencing one of the most beautiful boat rides. Marvel at the view of Cairo Corniche from the river and refresh yourself before going back to Hurghada. You'll be transferred back to Hurghada by the Elite Bus followed by a direct transfer to your accommodation in Hurghada.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada
- Transfers in an Elite Shared Bus
- Mineral water, juice, tea, coffee, and sandwiches during the bus journey
- Entertainment touch screen with a wide range of international movies and songs
- Felucca ride on the River Nile
- Egyptologist tour guide
- Restaurant lunch
- Entrance fees to the sights mentioned in the itinerary
- Drinks
- Tipping (not mandatory)
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
Covid-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
Not allowed
- Pets
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- A breakfast box can be arranged from your hotel and be collected before the pickup service at your hotel
- The felucca ride might be for a short time based on the traffic situation since the bus will depart from Cairo at 5:55 PM
- Pickup service from El Gouna, Makadi, Soma Bay, Safaga, Sahl Hasheesh areas is available at an extra cost — please choose from the addons at the cart page
- A minimum of 2 persons is required to operate the shared tour, the product can be canceled or rescheduled if the minimum group size is not met