NewHistorical Trips
Cairo 1 day - New Grand Egyptian Museum
Day trip to Cairo from Hurghada: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, visit to the New Grand Egyptian Museum, lunch and papyrus workshops with a professional guide.
Discover the timeless wonders of Cairo on a full-day excursion from Hurghada by private, air-conditioned minivan. This immersive tour takes you to the heart of ancient history. You will stand before the legendary Giza Pyramids and the majestic Sphinx, then explore the treasures of the new Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest archaeological museum in the world. The day also includes a taste of local culture with lunch at a carefully selected restaurant and a visit to a traditional papyrus or essential oils workshop.
Schedule
- Distance: Approximately 450 km from Hurghada to Cairo.
- Travel Time: 5–6 hours each way.
- Pickup: The tour runs from approximately 1:30 AM to 10:00 PM, with pickup time depending on your hotel's location.
- Availability: Group tours run on Sundays and Fridays. Private tours are available daily.
What to bring
- A bottle of water
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat
- Camera
- A photo of your passport on your phone
- Cash for drinks, souvenirs, or optional extras
- A breakfast box from your hotel
Good to know
- Lunch is included, but drinks at the restaurant are not.
- Optional activities, such as entering the Great Pyramid of Khufu or taking a felucca ride on the Nile (10€ per person), can be paid for on-site.
- A transfer supplement applies for pickups from Makadi or Sahl Hasheesh (5€ per person) and from Safaga, El Gouna, or Soma Bay (10€ per person).
What's Included
- ✓Transport by air-conditioned minivan with professional driver
- ✓Professional history-expert guide
- ✓Entrance fees to the New Grand Egyptian Museum
- ✓Access to the Giza Plateau and the Sphinx
What's Not Included
- ✕Drinks at the restaurant
- ✕Additional personal expenses
- ✕Entrance to the Great Pyramid of Khufu (optional, paid on site)
- ✕Felucca ride on the Nile (10€ per person)
- ✕Transfer supplement from Makadi or Sahl Hasheesh (5€ per person)
- ✕Transfer supplement from Safaga, El Gouna, Soma Bay (10€ per person)