Discovery Tours Egypt
Day TourHurghada

Cairo Day Trip from Hurghada by Road – Giza Pyramids & Museum

20 hours, shared coach of up to 40, Egyptologist guide, Giza and museum tickets and lunch included, pickup at 01:00.

At a glance

Departs
Daily

The short answer

A 20-hour shared coach trip from Hurghada to Cairo: about 6 hours each way, 3 main stops (Giza Plateau, Great Sphinx, a museum) and lunch, with a guide.
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Snapshot

Good to know

Destinations
Hurghada · Cairo · Giza Pyramids · Great Sphinx
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and Soma Bay · Air-conditioned coach shared with other guests · Egyptologist guide in Cairo (English) · Entrance tickets: Giza Plateau and the museum · Lunch at a local restaurant
Guide languages
English

Best time to go

October to April is comfortable at Giza. In summer the plateau is very hot by midday, so the early arrival is an advantage.

  • Egyptian tour operator working since 1988; our Hurghada office handles pickups
  • ETAA Licence 718, Category A, and an IATA member

02Overview

A first look

This is a 20-hour day trip from Hurghada to Cairo by coach, and it is the lowest-cost way to reach the pyramids from the Red Sea. A shared air-conditioned coach collects you at 01:00 and drives about six hours to Cairo. An Egyptologist guide then takes you through the Giza Plateau, the Great Sphinx and a museum, with lunch at a local restaurant. Entrance tickets and water are included. The coach leaves for Hurghada in the afternoon and arrives around 21:00. It suits budget travelers who accept the hours on the road.

Background

The facts

Cairo is about 400 km from Hurghada. The coach takes around six hours each way along the Red Sea coast road and across the desert, so the trip lasts about 20 hours in total.

Named in this entry

Cairo·Giza Plateau·Great Sphinx·Grand Egyptian Museum·Red Sea coast road·Hurghada

Suited to

Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • Budget travelers who want to see the Giza pyramids from the Red Sea and are comfortable sleeping on a coach.

Maybe not, if

  • Not for young children, travelers with limited mobility or anyone who gets travel sick on long roads.

What lingers

  • 01Overnight coach along the Red Sea coast road to Cairo, about six hours each way
  • 02The three Giza pyramids and the panorama point, led by an Egyptologist guide
  • 03The Great Sphinx, seen from the viewing platform beside the Valley Temple
  • 04A museum visit, either the Grand Egyptian Museum or the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
  • 05Lunch at a local restaurant, and bottled water on the coach for the long drives

Honest assessment

Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.

Highlights

  • The lowest-cost route to the pyramids from Hurghada
  • Guide, tickets and lunch are included
  • Arrives at Giza early, before the biggest crowds

Things to Consider

  • About 12 hours of driving in a 20-hour day
  • 01:00 pickup and a late return to the hotel

Stop by stop

Detailed itinerary

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The fine print

What's included – and what isn't

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and Soma Bay
  • Air-conditioned coach shared with other guests
  • Egyptologist guide in Cairo (English)
  • Entrance tickets: Giza Plateau and the museum
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Bottled water on the coach

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Ticket to go inside a pyramid
  • Camel or horse ride at Giza
  • Drinks with lunch
  • Personal expenses

Field notes

From our Egyptologists

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    Wear layers, because the coach is cold at night and the plateau is hot at noon

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    Sit near the front if you are prone to motion sickness

Before you go

What to pack & wear

Children & families

Children under 2 travel free, ages 2 to 11 pay half the adult price, and guests 12 and over pay the adult price. There is no minimum age, but with about twelve hours on a coach we do not recommend this trip for toddlers or young children.

Indicative rates only – pricing and departure fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.

On the ground

Your route

✈1Hurghada2Cairo3Giza

Asked & answered

Frequent questions

  1. 01Why is this the cheapest Cairo option, and how does pricing work?
    The price is per person for a shared coach of up to 40 guests, so costs are spread widely, and there are no flights. Children under 2 travel free, ages 2 to 11 pay half and 12 and over pay the adult price. Prices are provisional until our team confirms your request.
  2. 02How early is pickup, and how long is the drive?
    Pickup starts at 01:00 and the coach reaches Cairo around 07:30 to 08:00, about six hours later. The return takes a similar time, so you are back at your hotel between about 21:00 and 22:00. The total is around 20 hours, and most of it is on the road.
  3. 03Which museum will we visit?
    It is either the Grand Egyptian Museum or the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, and we confirm which when we confirm your booking. Both are worth seeing, and your Egyptologist guide picks the main rooms. The choice depends on the date and on ticket availability.
  4. 04What should I bring for such a long day?
    Bring a neck pillow, a light blanket, snacks, your passport or a copy, a hat and sunscreen, and comfortable shoes. The coach is cool at night, and the plateau is hot by midday. A power bank is useful for your phone on the long drive.
  5. 05What happens if I cancel?
    More than 72 hours ahead, keep 100% as credit toward future travel or take a 100% refund, less bank charges. Between 72 and 24 hours, keep 100% as credit or take a 50% refund. Within 24 hours, or if you don't show up, there is no refund or credit. If we have to cancel, you lose nothing.
  6. 06Is it a shared coach or private vehicle?
    It is a shared coach with up to 40 guests, so you travel and visit the sites as one large group with one guide. If you want a smaller group or your own vehicle, a private trip is available, and the flight option on our site is the quicker choice.

If plans change

Cancellation and refunds

What you get back if you cancel depends on how far ahead of your trip you tell us and the type of trip you book. Read our current cancellation and refund policy

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