Hurghada: Full-Day Trip to Cairo by Private Car

Cairo, Egypt
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Cross the Egyptian desert on an 18-hour by private car from Hurghada, and see the main monuments of Cairo's Old Town. 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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Stop At: Pyramids of Giza, Al Haram Str., Giza 12611 Egypt

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.



Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt

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

Duration: 3 hours

Inclusions

  • Egyptologist guide
  • Lunch at a local specialty restaurant
  • Transfers by air conditioned van
  • Entry/Admission - The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
  • Entry/Admission - Pyramids of Giza

Exclusions

  • Any service not mentioned in "what's included"
  • Drinks at lunch

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Explore the oldest of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World at Giza
  • Go to the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square
  • Learn how the pyramids were built from an Egyptologist guide
  • Marvel at the high Pyramid of Khufu, the oldest in the Giza Plateau
  • See the reclining statue of the Great Sphinx
  • Tour the Old Town of Cairo
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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