Itinerary
We organize this two day excursion from Hurghada to Cairo privat. A competent English-speaking Egyptologist with a comprehensive knowledge of the history of Egypt accompanies you throughout the trip as your guide,
You can plan your personal trip. Tell your guide before or during your trip if you want to visit another attraction. You have the advantage of traveling with a small group. We can respond immediately to your individual wishes, so that this excursion becomes your very personal one.
1 day
Enjoy the drive from Hurghada to Cairo in an air-conditioned vehicle on a beautiful route along the Red Sea and through the imposing desert of Egypt.
Once in Cairo, visit the Saqqara Necropolis. Here is the most famous and oldest pyramid in Egypt, the step pyramid of King Djoser. The museum of the master builder of the Imhotep step pyramid is shown below. You will have lunch in a local restaurant, which is characterized by high quality service, cleanliness, hygiene and delicious specialties.
Afterwards, visit one of the seven wonders of the world, the famous Cheops pyramid and the pyramids of Chephren and Mykerinos. Experience a fantastic view from the plateau and visit the great Sphinx of Giza. Before you check into your 5-star hotel, visit the Chephren Valley Temple. Before dinner you have the opportunity to admire the sound and light show on the pyramids. End the day with a relaxing stay in your hotel.
2 day
You will leave the hotel in the morning for breakfast. You drive to the east bank of the Nile in Cairo. There you will first visit the Citadel of Saladin with the Alabaster Mosque by Mohamed Ali. From the citadel you have a very nice view of the whole city.
Visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
We continue our journey and visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). With its 81,000 m² of floor space, the GEM is the largest archaeological museum in the world. The museum opened on November 1, 2025, and has been open to the public since November 4, 2025. A large number of the collection items come from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. The main attraction is the almost complete display of the grave goods of King Tutankhamun, which could never be fully displayed in the Egyptian Museum due to lack of space. Then take lunch.
In Old Cairo, visit the Al-Azhar Mosque (AD 972) and El Moaz Street (founder of the city of Cairo 969 AD), the oldest street in the city. A visit to the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar in the old town of Cairo and a photo break in the Dead City round off the day. Then drive back to Hurghada.
Includes
- Competent English speaking Egyptologist
- Visit the pyramids on the Giza plateau
- Visit the Giza Sphinx
- Visit the valley temple of Chephren
- the Grand Egyptian Museum ( Gem )
- Visit to the Khan El Khalili bazaar
- Visit the Mohamed Ali mosque and the citadel
- Visit El Moaz Street in the old town
- Visit to the step pyramid in Saqqara
- Visit the city of Memphis, the first capital of Egypt
- All transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle in Hurghada & Cairo
- All entrance fees for the promotions mentioned in the process
- All services and local taxes
- Meals - included in the price
- Soft drinks in the car
- lunch in the restaurant on both days
Excludes
- Drinks in the restaurant
- Any additions that are not mentioned in the process
- gratuities
General Info
Excursion tips:
- Please bring your video camera and camera.
- sunscreen
- sunglasses
- Work shoe
- Order your breakfast packages at reception one day before your excursion.
Information:
Please send us a copy of the passport or identity card of all travelers after booking. We need this for tour approval from the Egyptian authorities. Furthermore, please send us your room number via SMS or WhatsApp upon arrival at the hotel; we need this information to organize your excursion.
Transfer costs: no transfer surcharge from Hurghada Hotels.
The transfer costs (pick-up and return to the hotel) are included in the price.
A small transfer surcharge applies for hotels and regions further away.
- Region Hurghada – inklusive
- Makadi Bay and Sahl Hasheesh – €10 per person
- Soma Bay and Safaga – €10 per person
- Coral Sun, TUI Club, Magic Life Kalawy – 21,- € pro Person
Pay:
We accept the following currencies in cash: Euro, Dollar and Egyptian Pound. Payment by credit card is currently not possible.Payment is made upon collection in Vorrot.
Cancellation policy:
Free cancellation is possible up to 12 hours before the start of the trip. After that, we charge a cancellation fee of 30% of the trip price.
Best excursion ever
I have been booking my excursions with Zakharious-Tours for years, whether from Hurghada or another resort. The excursions are always well organized, fun and very informative. The prices are cheap, you get a high quality delivered. Always my pleasure.
A little tip for tours to Cairo and Luxor: Always choose the 2-day option. It is more relaxed and not so strenuous.
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