7 Days Cairo and Hurghada Tour
Seven days Cairo to Hurghada, visiting Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum and Saqqara, three Red Sea nights with snorkelling; transfers and hotel stays included.
At a glance
- Length
- 7 days · 6 nights
- Departs
- Daily
The short answer
7 Days Cairo and Hurghada Tour is a 7-day private tour covering Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Old Cairo, and Hurghada in Egypt, operated by Discovery Tours Egypt.
- New
Snapshot
Good to know
- Duration
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Travel style
- Private Guided Tour
- Accommodation
- Mid-range to 5-Star Hotels
- Operated by
- Discovery Tours Egypt
- Destinations
- Cairo · Giza Pyramids Complex · Grand Egyptian Museum · Saqqara · Egyptian Museum (Tahrir) · Salah El Din Citadel · Mohamed Ali Mosque · National Museum of Egyptian Civilization · Al Muizz Street · Khan El Khalili Bazaar · Hurghada · Red Sea
- Includes
- 3 nights in Cairo · 3 nights in Hurghada · Domestic flight Cairo to Hurghada and return · Meet and assist on arrival and departure · Entrance fees to listed sites · Private air-conditioned vehicle tours · Professional Egyptologist guide · Quad safari excursion · Snorkelling excursion · Service charges and taxes
- Best for
- First-time visitors · Families · Couples · History enthusiasts · Travelers who want monuments and beach time
- Guide languages
- English
Best time to go
The best months are October to April, when Cairo is cooler and Hurghada is comfortable for outdoor activities and snorkelling. June to August is hot, especially in Cairo, although the Red Sea coast remains more manageable than inland sites. During Ramadan and major public holidays, opening hours and traffic patterns can change, so advance planning is advisable.
- Discovery Tours Egypt is a licensed Egyptian tour operator
- Private itinerary planning and on-the-ground coordination are handled in Egypt
- Professional Egyptologist guides are used for sightseeing days
- Domestic flights and hotel arrangements are coordinated as part of the booking
- Entrance fees for the listed sites are included
- 24/7 local support is typically available during travel
- The tour format is private rather than a large coach-group departure
02Overview
A first look
By 7 am the Giza Plateau's limestone is still cool underfoot, the pyramids outlined against the morning sky while the city noise falls away. Walks along Al Muizz Street lead from carved wooden doors to incense and spice stalls in Khan El Khalili, moments that feel immediate rather than staged.
Our Egyptologists explain Khufu's casing stones and the urban layers of Cairo as you go, your vehicle picks you up from the hotel, and every booking is private: we do not run large coach-group departures, so we time visits to reduce queuing at popular sites.
Background
The facts
This 7-day Egypt itinerary combines guided sightseeing in Cairo with time on the Red Sea in Hurghada. The route includes the Giza Pyramids Complex on the Giza Plateau, the Great Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara, Old Cairo, and two days in Hurghada for desert and sea activities. Domestic flights connect Cairo and Hurghada, reducing overland travel time between the Nile Delta and the Red Sea coast.
In Cairo, the Giza Plateau is the main Pharaonic site, with the Great Pyramid of Khufu dating to the 4th Dynasty around 2600 BCE. Saqqara, about 30 km south of central Cairo, contains the Step Pyramid of Djoser, one of the earliest large-scale stone monuments in Egypt. The Grand Egyptian Museum houses major New Kingdom collections, including material associated with Tutankhamun, while the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir remains important for older display collections.
Old Cairo visits typically include the Salah El Din Citadel, the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Al Muizz Street, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Al Muizz Street is one of the best-preserved historic streets in Islamic Cairo, with Fatimid, Mamluk, and Ottoman-era monuments concentrated in a walkable district. The itinerary is private, so timing at major attractions can be adjusted around traffic, heat, and peak visitor periods.
Hurghada is a Red Sea resort city known for beaches, reef access, and desert excursions. A quad safari usually takes place in the desert fringe outside the city, while snorkelling excursions commonly visit shallow reef areas by boat. The Cairo-to-Hurghada and return flights make this a practical land-and-sea itinerary for travelers who want both monuments and downtime within one week.
Named in this entry
Giza Pyramids Complex·Great Sphinx·Khufu·Grand Egyptian Museum·Tutankhamun·Saqqara Step Pyramid·Djoser·Egyptian Museum (Tahrir)·Salah El Din Citadel·Mosque of Muhammad Ali·National Museum of Egyptian Civilization·Al Muizz Street·Khan El Khalili Bazaar·Hurghada·Red Sea
Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- This tour suits first-time visitors to Egypt who want a mix of major monuments and beach time without a long overland route. It also fits couples, families, and small private groups who prefer a guided itinerary with moderate walking, hotel stays, and domestic flights.
What lingers
- 01Giza Pyramids Complex and the Great Sphinx, with views across the plateau
- 02Grand Egyptian Museum, modern galleries housing Tutankhamun material
- 03Saqqara Step Pyramid and the Old Kingdom necropolis
- 04Historic Cairo walk on Al Muizz Street and shopping in Khan El Khalili Bazaar
- 05Three nights at Hurghada on the Red Sea, with a snorkelling excursion
- 06Quad safari in the desert around Hurghada
Worth knowing
How this compares
Unlike a Cairo-only sightseeing trip, this itinerary combines the main monuments of the capital with Red Sea leisure time in one booking. Unlike large coach departures, it is private and uses pre-arranged domestic flights and transfers, which reduces waiting time between major sightseeing days. Compared with a full Nile cruise holiday, it focuses on land-based hotel stays and a shorter, more flexible route between Cairo and Hurghada.
Day by day
Detailed itinerary
7 Days / 6 Nights · Cairo · Giza Pyramids Complex · Grand Egyptian Museum · Saqqara · Egyptian Museum (Tahrir) · Salah El Din Citadel
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Choose your comfort level
Prices are per person in USD, from 2 people sharing a double room, including accommodation. Prefer to arrange your own hotels? See the land-only option below.
Comfort
from $2,135 ppClassic
from $2,225 ppPrestige
from $2,760 ppLuxury
from $4,955 ppLand only — no accommodationfrom $1,330 pp
Tour, transfers and guiding only; you arrange your own hotels and the Nile cruise.
Indicative rates only – pricing and departure fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.
Bundled in
- Domestic flight
- Private transfer
- Full board
- Private Egyptologist
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- 3 nights' accommodation in Cairo
- 3 nights' accommodation in Hurghada
- Domestic flight from Cairo to Hurghada and return
- Meet and assist on arrival and departure
- Entrance fees to the sites listed in the itinerary
- All tours and excursions by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Quad safari excursion
- Snorkelling excursion
- Professional Egyptologist guide during tours
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
- International airfare
- Egypt entry visa
- Tipping
Tailor it
Make it yours
The tour can be booked as a private itinerary for couples, families, or small groups, with flexible start times and pacing at each site. It can also be adjusted with extra Cairo nights, an upgraded hotel category, additional museum visits, or a longer Red Sea extension in Hurghada. Meal plans and sightseeing order can be modified around flight schedules and seasonal opening hours.
All requests handled by your dedicated specialist before booking.
Accessibility
Who can join this
We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and we arrange meet-and-assist on arrival, private transfers, and Egyptologist-led sightseeing. Many sites on this 7 day tour involve uneven ancient stone, loose sand, steep steps and cobbled streets; expect brisk walking at the Giza Plateau, Saqqara and Al Muizz Street. Vehicles are standard-height, air-conditioned minibuses with step-up entry, not coach-level low floors. The Hurghada snorkelling excursion and quad safari require transfers over sandy terrain and short transfers by boat. Wheelchairs can be used for transfers and in hotels, but site access is limited: Khufu pyramid interior and many tombs have narrow passages and stairs, and some temple approaches have steps without ramps. If you use a mobility scooter, bring a compact manual wheelchair for site visits. Please contact us at booking with details of mobility needs and flight arrival time; we will confirm what access is feasible and the exact assistance we can provide on the ground.
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Valid passport and any required visas
- Sunscreen SPF30 or higher and a wide-brim hat
- Reusable water bottle, lightweight and refillable
- Comfortable walking shoes with grip
- Small daypack for camera, water and documents
- Swimwear and reef-safe sunscreen for snorkelling
- Lightweight layers for cool evenings in the desert
What to wear
- Lightweight, loose-fitting clothing for daytime
- Long sleeves and trousers for sun and temple visits
- Covered shoulders and knees for mosques and religious sites
- Closed-toe shoes for Saqqara, pyramids and desert quad
- A light windproof layer for evening boat trips
Children & families
Children aged five and above may join this 7 day tour, sharing a room with parents at the per-person sharing rate. Many suppliers classify minors differently for activities: the quad safari operator requires drivers to be at least 16 years old, younger children may ride as passengers with an adult. The snorkelling excursion accepts children but requires competent swimmers or accompanying adults; life vests are provided. Strollers are practical in hotel and marina areas but are difficult to use at archaeological sites because of steps and uneven surfaces. Please advise ages at booking so we can confirm activity permissions and child pricing.
The morning of
Meeting point & timing
- Where
- Cairo International Airport (CAI) — Arrivals HallMap
On the ground
Your route
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
We arrange all ground transport in modern, air-conditioned minibuses that typically seat 16 passengers or fewer, leased from local transport companies. The Cairo to Hurghada sector is flown on domestic carriers; we book direct flights to reduce overall travel time. The snorkelling excursion and quad safari are operated by licensed local suppliers: the snorkelling uses small motorboats run by Hurghada boat operators, and the quad safari uses petrol ATVs operated by a licensed desert tour company. We deliberately contract local Egyptologists, drivers and activity teams to direct income to the communities where the tours run. Where possible we request reusable water-bottle refill points at hotels, and we ask suppliers to follow waste separation on boats and at picnic stops. If you want further detail about the specific suppliers used on your dates, please request the supplier list and we will share it with you.
Licensed local Egyptologists
ETAA-credentialed, on payroll
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow MoTA visitor caps and no-touch protocols
Carbon-aware itineraries
Domestic flights only when train/road is impractical
·In summary
This 7-day tour includes 3 nights in Cairo, 3 nights in Hurghada, domestic flights between Cairo and Hurghada, private transfers, and a professional Egyptologist guide. It covers the Giza Pyramids Complex, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara, the Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel, Al Muizz Street, Khan El Khalili, a quad safari, and a snorkelling excursion. Entrance fees for the listed sites are included.
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
01What is the duration of the 7 Days Cairo and Hurghada Tour?
This tour is 7 days and 6 nights, with 3 nights in Cairo and 3 nights in Hurghada. It includes a domestic flight between Cairo and Hurghada.02What is included in the tour price?
The tour includes 6 nights' accommodation, domestic flights, all transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fees to listed sites, a professional Egyptologist guide, a quad safari, and a snorkelling excursion. All service charges and taxes are also covered.03What is not included in the 7 Days Cairo and Hurghada Tour?
International airfare to and from Egypt, the Egypt entry visa, and gratuities for guides and drivers are not included. Personal expenses and drinks are also typically excluded.04Is this a private tour or a group tour?
This is a private tour, meaning all sightseeing and transfers are exclusively for your booking. We do not operate large coach group departures, ensuring a personalised experience.05What kind of activities are available in Hurghada?
In Hurghada, the tour includes a quad safari excursion and a snorkelling trip in the Red Sea. The remaining time is for relaxation at your hotel or exploring the area independently.06What should I wear for sightseeing in Cairo and Hurghada?
For Cairo, modest clothing that covers shoulders and knees is recommended, especially for religious sites. In Hurghada, casual beachwear is suitable, but bring a cover-up for public areas. Comfortable walking shoes are essential for all sightseeing.07What is the best time of year to take this tour?
The cooler months from October to April are generally best for this tour, offering pleasant temperatures for sightseeing in Cairo and enjoying the Red Sea. Summer months can be very hot, especially in Cairo.08Is the tour suitable for families with children?
Yes, this private tour can be suitable for families. The pace can be adjusted, and activities like the quad safari and snorkelling are often popular with children. We recommend discussing specific age groups with us.09How are transfers handled between cities and attractions?
All transfers throughout the tour, including airport pick-ups, inter-city travel, and transport to attractions, are by private, air-conditioned vehicle. A domestic flight connects Cairo and Hurghada.10What are the main historical sites visited in Cairo?
In Cairo, you will visit the Giza Pyramids Complex, Saqqara's Step Pyramid, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel, and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. You will also explore Al Muizz Street and Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
If plans change
Cancellation
- More than 30 days
- Full refund less a £50 admin fee
- 15–30 days
- 50% refund
- Within 14 days
- No refund – date changes considered case by case
Last updated 25 July 2026Product ID: TOU-CAI-797379
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