Excursions & day trips ,Sightseeing & traditions ,Folklore

Discover Cairo from Hurghada with lunch

Hurghada, Egypt

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Overview

Duration

18h

Languages

English, Italian, French, Spanish, Arabic, German, Russian, Dutch

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

Africa’s largest city has to be experienced to be believed. The Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the treasure-laden Egyptian Museum are all on the menu of this history-drenched full-day tour. A wealth of heritage, culture and atmosphere await.After an early start, you’ll arrive at Giza, the location of one of Egypt’s seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites where you will see the Great Pyramid of Giza. With a local guide, you’ll learn all about this vast enterprise, built for the pharaoh Cheops. You will also see the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure before standing in awe beneath the Great Sphinx.Next, after lunch, you'll head to teeming central Cairo to visit the Egyptian Museum, the home to the world’s biggest collection of pharaonic artefacts. Wander spellbound through its main areas, marvelling at everything from jewellery to aeons-old mummies, sculptures and more.

What to remember

Important info

Extra fees to be paid on site:

Please note that you'll gain access to the pyramids area, but the entrance fees to get inside the pyramids (Cheops, Mykerinos or Kefren) are not included. The tickets available are limited and must be purchased on site, so access is not guaranteed. The adult entrance fee for the Cheops Great Pyramid is around EGP 1000 and EGP 500 for children under 12. The adult entrance fee for Mykerinos or Kefren is around EGP 280 and EGP 140 for children under 12. Payment is available only with a credit card

Know in advance:

Please note that the shared tour option is only available on selected dates. The private tour takes place every day. If you book a private tour for only one person, you must have a minimum age of 12 years. The 6-people private group is open to a maximum of 15 participants.
If possible, you may want to arrange a take-away breakfast box and late dinner with your hotel reception before the tour date
The pickup time starts after midnight and the journey to Cairo takes approximately 6-7 hours
At the museum, please ensure that cameras are used without flash
Infants (age 0-1) can join for free
A vegetarian meal is available on site
Tour duration and pickup time are simply guidelines subject to change based on operational conditions and your hotel location

Remember to bring:

It's recommended to wear comfortable clothing, bring a hat, sun cream, a camera, bottles of water, and some extra cash for tipping and shopping

What's included

Entrance fees to the Egyptian Museum, the Pyramids and Sphinx. Licensed Egyptologist guide. Lunch. Hotel pick-up and drop-off. Insurance

Know Before You Go

Highlights

Perfect for those who want to experience Egypt's wealth of heritage, culture, and atmosphere. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites including The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Discover the world's biggest collection of pharaonic artifacts at the Egyptian Museum

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

Travco Group for Tourism

Meeting Point

Pickup at your accommodation in Hurghada is included. Please provide the address of your accommodation at checkout.