How much does the Cairo day trip from Hurghada cost?

The small-group Cairo VIP day trip starts from €85 per person. Old Egyptian Museum and Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) programmes can differ — confirm the current museum price on WhatsApp before booking.

What is the difference between the Old Museum and the Grand Egyptian Museum?

The Old Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square (est. 1902) is the historic Cairo museum with a large remaining collection of ancient artefacts. Tutankhamun’s golden burial mask and the tomb collection are displayed in the Tutankhamun Galleries at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), next to the Pyramids, as listed on the official GEM collection. The royal mummies are exhibited at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) in Fustat, not on the Tahrir or GEM programmes on this page.

What is included in the VIP Cairo day trip?

Both programmes include air-conditioned minivan travel, a licensed Egyptologist guide, entry fees for the selected itinerary, Egyptian lunch, bottled water, and a small group of maximum 8 guests. Hotel pickup is arranged according to your hotel location; any transfer supplement is confirmed on WhatsApp before booking.

VIP Cairo Day Trip from Hurghada | Pyramids Small Group

Q: How do we travel from Hurghada to Cairo?

By comfortable air-conditioned minivan. The drive takes approximately 4.5-5 hours each way. We depart early (around 5:00-5:30 AM) to maximise your time in Cairo.

Shared small-group Cairo · Max 8 guests · From Hurghada

The Great Pyramids & Ancient Egypt in One Day

The shared small-group Cairo day trip from Hurghada is a road journey to Giza and a chosen museum in Cairo, Egypt. Guests visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx with a licensed Egyptologist, then continue to either the Old Egyptian Museum or the Grand Egyptian Museum. The shared small-group tour starts from €85 per person; confirm the current museum programme on WhatsApp. Groups are limited to a maximum of 8 guests on a shared minivan — this is not a private exclusive-vehicle booking.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Old Museum vs Grand Egyptian Museum

Feature	Program 1	Program 2 ⭐
Great Pyramids of Giza	✓ Included	✓ Included
Great Sphinx	✓ Included	✓ Included
Licensed Egyptologist Guide	✓ Included	✓ Included
Shared small-group (max 8)	✓ Yes	✓ Yes
Hotel Pickup & Drop-off	✓ Arranged	✓ Arranged
Lunch & Water	✓ Included	✓ Included
Old Egyptian Museum (est. 1902)	✓ Yes	— Not included
Tutankhamun golden mask (GEM)	— Not on this programme	✓ Yes
Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)	— Not included	✓ Yes
Tutankhamun Galleries at GEM	—	✓ Yes
Optional Camel Ride (extra cost)	✓ Available	✓ Available
Price per Person	Confirm on WhatsApp	Confirm on WhatsApp

✨ Every Site — What You'll Actually See

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Great Pyramids of Giza
The only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. Built 4,500 years ago from 2.3 million limestone blocks, the three pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure stand unchanged since the time of the pharaohs. Your Egyptologist explains the engineering secrets, the workers who built them and the kings buried inside. Standing next to them, photographs simply do not do justice to the scale.
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The Great Sphinx
Carved from a single outcrop of limestone, the Sphinx stands 73 metres long and 20 metres high, guarding the plateau for 4,500 years. Up close, it is far more powerful than any photo suggests. Your Egyptologist will share the real history — and the enduring mystery of the missing nose, the lost temples at its feet, and what ancient Egyptians believed it represented.
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Program 1 — Old Egyptian Museum (Tahrir Square, est. 1902)
The historic Tahrir museum still displays a large collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts. Tutankhamun’s golden burial mask and the tomb collection are at GEM, not here. The royal mummies are at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) in Fustat — they are not on this Tahrir programme. Entry for the selected programme is included; confirm the current museum price on WhatsApp.
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Program 2 — Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
GEM stands next to the Pyramids. Official GEM pages list Tutankhamun’s golden burial mask in the Tutankhamun Galleries, with the tomb collection shown together. Your Egyptologist guides you through the highlights of this programme. Royal mummies are at NMEC, not GEM. Entry for the selected programme is included; confirm the current museum price on WhatsApp.
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Optional Camel Ride at the Pyramids
For one of the most memorable photos of your life, ride a camel at the base of the Great Pyramids with all three in the background. Available on both programs at a small extra cost payable on the day — your Egyptologist will help arrange it at a fair price before you enter the plateau.

🟢 What's Included in Both Programs

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Hotel pickup & drop-off arranged by location — any transfer supplement is confirmed on WhatsApp
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Comfortable air-conditioned minivan — never a crowded coach
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Licensed professional Egyptologist guide (English-speaking, certified)
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All entry fees — Pyramids plateau, Sphinx & your chosen museum
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Quality Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant
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Bottled water throughout the day
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Shared small-group tour — maximum 8 guests
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Enough time at every site — never rushed

Not included: Optional camel ride (payable on day), personal spending, tipping (optional). Museum programme price is confirmed on WhatsApp. Transfer supplements may apply (Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and El Gouna +€10).

🗓️ Your Full Day — Hour by Hour

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~5:00 AM
Hotel Pickup from Hurghada
Early start in your comfortable minivan. Rest and sleep — it's a 4.5–5 hour drive with a comfort stop along the way.
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~10:00 AM
Great Pyramids of Giza
Your first view of the Pyramids on the horizon is a moment that stays with you forever. Explore the plateau with your Egyptologist guide.
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~11:30 AM
The Great Sphinx
Walk to the Sphinx and see this legendary monument up close. Your guide shares its real history and the mysteries that surround it.
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~1:00 PM
Egyptian Lunch Included
A delicious meal at a quality local restaurant. Time to relax and reflect on an extraordinary morning.
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~2:30 PM
Museum Visit (Program 1 or 2)
Program 1: Old Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square. Program 2: Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) next to the Pyramids. Confirm the selected museum programme on WhatsApp.
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~5:00 PM
Return Journey to Hurghada
Comfortable drive back. Your guide is with you to answer questions and share stories from the day.
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~9:30–10:00 PM
Hotel Drop-off
Back at your hotel, exhausted in the best possible way — with memories that will last a lifetime.

Cairo day trip questions

The small-group Cairo VIP day trip starts from €85 per person. Old Museum and GEM programmes can differ — confirm the current museum price on WhatsApp before booking.

How do we travel from Hurghada to Cairo? By air-conditioned minivan, about 4.5–5 hours each way, with an early departure around 5:00–5:30 AM.

Old Museum or GEM? Tahrir is the historic museum. GEM, next to the Pyramids, holds Tutankhamun’s mask and tomb collection (official GEM listing). Royal mummies are at NMEC, not on either programme here. Confirm which museum you want on WhatsApp.

What is included? Minivan travel, licensed Egyptologist, entry fees for the selected itinerary, lunch, water, and a group of maximum 8 guests. Pickup is arranged by hotel location; any supplement is confirmed on WhatsApp.

Real Photos from Our Trips