Overview
Cross the Egyptian desert on a 20-hour bus tour and see the main monuments of Cairo’s Old Town and the Giza Plateau. Learn about the mummification of the pharaohs at the Egyptian Museum, and marvel at the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch at a local specialty restaurant
Egyptologist guide
Transfers to and from Cairo and Giza via air-conditioned van
Entrance fees
Drinks at lunch
Any service not mentioned in "what's included"
Room Service Fees
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Hurghada Grand Aquarium
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Trip description Full-Day Trip to Cairo & Giza by Bus
Discover the “City of a Thousand Minarets” on a full-day tour of Cairo, with round-trip transfers by bus from Hurghada. Relax in air-conditioned comfort on the long journey, admiring views of the Gulf of Suez.
Upon arrival, your private Egyptologist guide will take you to Giza Plateau to see the oldest of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. Get breathtaking views of the Pyramids of Giza as you explore the mortuary temples of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Learn the story of how the temples were constructed, and hear the stories behind their legends.
Continue to the Great Sphinx, the giant statue of a reclining mythical beast with a lion’s body and the face of the Pharaoh Khafre. Go to the Valley Temple opposite, attributed to the Pharaoh Khafre, and marvel at the feat of ancient engineering.
After lunch, drive into central Cairo to explore the artifacts of the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square. Designed by French architect Marcel Dourgnon, the museum’s collections exceed 120,000 masterpieces from the pre-dynastic to the Pharaonic and Greco-Roman periods. Learn about the mummification art of Ancient Egypt before your return transfer to Hurghada.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Africa/Cairo).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about From Hurghada: Full-Day Trip to Cairo & Giza by Bus
Can I cancel From Hurghada: Full-Day Trip to Cairo & Giza by Bus for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 16 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch at a local specialty restaurant
- Egyptologist guide
- Transfers to and from Cairo and Giza via air-conditioned van
What's not included?
- Entrance fees
- Drinks at lunch
- Any service not mentioned in "what's included"
- Room Service Fees
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
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