Discovery Tours Egypt
Day TourHurghada

Private Cairo Day Trip from Hurghada by Flight – Pyramids & GEM

15 hours, private party only, flights Hurghada–Cairo included, Egyptologist guide, two entrance tickets and lunch.

At a glance

Departs
Daily

The short answer

A 15-hour private day trip from Hurghada to Cairo by return flight: about 1 hour in the air each way, then Giza, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum with lunch.
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Snapshot

Good to know

Destinations
Hurghada · Cairo · Giza Pyramids · Great Sphinx · Grand Egyptian Museum
Includes
Return domestic flights Hurghada–Cairo, booked by us (economy) · Private airport transfers in Hurghada · Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver in Cairo · Private Egyptologist guide (English) · Entrance tickets: Giza Plateau and Grand Egyptian Museum
Guide languages
English

Best time to go

October to April is cooler at Giza. In summer the plateau is very hot by midday, so the early start works well and shade breaks are important.

  • Egyptian tour operator working since 1988; our Hurghada office arranges the airport transfers
  • ETAA Licence 718, Category A, and an IATA member

02Overview

A first look

This is a private 15-hour day trip from Hurghada to Cairo by air. We book your economy flights, about one hour each way, and a driver collects you at 04:00 for the airport. In Cairo a private Egyptologist guide and driver take you to the Giza Plateau, the Great Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, with lunch at a local restaurant. Entrance tickets, lunch and water are included. It suits travelers who want Cairo's main sights in one day without a six-hour coach ride each way, and who accept an early start.

Background

The facts

Cairo is about 400 km from Hurghada. The flight takes around one hour, which turns a 6-hour road journey into a day trip with time at Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum.

Named in this entry

Cairo·Giza Plateau·Great Pyramid·Great Sphinx·Grand Egyptian Museum·Hurghada Airport

Suited to

Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • Travelers who want a private, fast way to see Cairo's main sights from a Red Sea resort and do not want a long coach ride.

Maybe not, if

  • Not for anyone who dislikes very early starts, late returns or a long day of walking.

What lingers

  • 01Return domestic flights Hurghada–Cairo booked by us, about one hour each way
  • 02The Great Pyramid and the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure from the Giza Plateau
  • 03The Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple, with a private Egyptologist
  • 04The Grand Staircase and the Tutankhamun galleries at the Grand Egyptian Museum
  • 05A private air-conditioned vehicle and driver, so the pace is yours

Honest assessment

Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.

Highlights

  • Avoids about 12 hours of coach travel
  • Private guide and vehicle with a flexible pace
  • Flights, tickets and lunch are included

Things to Consider

  • 04:00 start and late return to the hotel
  • Flight times can change with the airline schedule

Stop by stop

Detailed itinerary

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The fine print

What's included – and what isn't

Included

  • Return domestic flights Hurghada–Cairo, booked by us (economy)
  • Private airport transfers in Hurghada
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver in Cairo
  • Private Egyptologist guide (English)
  • Entrance tickets: Giza Plateau and Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Bottled water

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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    Eat a proper breakfast at the airport, because the first stop is a long walk on the plateau

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    Bring cash in small notes for optional extras such as camel rides or entering a pyramid

Before you go

What to pack & wear

Children & families

The price for children is shown when you enter their ages in your request. Flights need a seat from age 2. The day is long, with a 04:00 start, so it suits school-age children better than toddlers.

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. 01How is the price calculated for this private Cairo trip?
    The price is per person and falls as your party gets bigger, because the guide, driver and vehicle are shared between you. It includes your return flights, transfers, guide, tickets and lunch. Children's prices appear when you enter their ages in the request, and flights need a seat from age 2. Prices are provisional until we confirm.
  2. 02What time do we leave, and what about the flights?
    A private driver collects you from your hotel in Hurghada at about 04:00 and the morning flight leaves around 06:00. Flight times follow the airline schedule on your date, so we confirm exact times when we confirm your request. You need your passport at the airport.
  3. 03Are the flights really included?
    Yes. We book the economy return flights between Hurghada and Cairo and they are part of the price. We do not sell international flights, only these domestic ones inside the trip. If an airline changes a time, our team contacts you and adjusts the day.
  4. 04What should I wear and bring to Giza and the museum?
    Wear light, comfortable clothes, sturdy shoes and a hat. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses and your passport. Cash is useful for optional tickets such as going inside a pyramid, or for a camel ride. Mornings in winter can be cool, so a light jacket helps at the airport.
  5. 05What is the cancellation policy for this trip?
    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. 06Can other guests join, or is it only my party?
    It is private. You have your own Egyptologist guide and driver, and nobody else joins your group. That lets you spend more time at the pyramids or move faster through the museum, as you prefer. The maximum party size is 15.

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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