2 Day Cairo Tour by Plane from Hurghada – Saqqara, Dahshur & Pyramids
This 2 day Cairo tour by plane from Hurghada is designed for travellers who want to understand the complete story of Egypt’s pyramids – not just see them. By flying to Cairo, you save 5 hours of driving and spend both days sightseeing instead.
Day one takes you through 4,700 years of pyramid history in a single day – starting at the Step Pyramid of Saqqara (the world’s oldest stone pyramid, 2650 BC), continuing to the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid at Dahshur, and finishing at the iconic Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx. Overnight at a hotel overlooking the Pyramids. Day two covers the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), Coptic Cairo and Khan el-Khalili Bazaar.
Zero compulsory shopping stops. 100% private. By plane. From 440€ per person – return flights, hotel with Pyramid view, breakfast, 2x lunch & Egyptologist included.
- From Hurghada
- From El Gouna
- From Makadi Bay
- From Sahl Hasheesh
- From Soma Bay
- From Safaga
- From El Quseir
- From Marsa Alam
- Book Online and pay on site
- Pick-up from the lobby of your hotel
- English speaking guide
- Customer support is available 24/7
- Insurance included
| Number of people | Type of car | Price per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Person | Private car | 530 € p.P. |
| 3-4 Persons | Private mini bus | 480 € p.P. |
| 5-6 Persons | Private mini bus | 470 € p.P. |
| 7-8 Persons | Private mini bus | 440 € p.P. |
| Duration | Trip Type | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days | Individually | Every day |
This 2 day Cairo tour by plane from Hurghada takes you through 4,700 years of pyramid history in a single day – from the Step Pyramid of Saqqara to the Bent and Red Pyramids of Dahshur to the iconic Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx. Day two covers the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), Coptic Cairo and Khan el-Khalili Bazaar – before flying back to Hurghada.
What's Included – 2 Day Cairo Tour by Plane from Hurghada
First day
- Pyramids of Giza
- Sphinx
- Saqqara
- Steps pyramid
- Dahshur
- The Kink Pyramid
Second day
- The Grand Egyptian Museum ( GEM )
- Khan El Khalili Bazaars
- El Moez street
- Hanging church
- Coptic Quarter
Full Itinerary – 2 Day Cairo Tour by Plane from Hurghada
⏰ Early morning pick-up. Flight Hurghada–Cairo (approx. 1 hour). Your English-speaking Egyptologist meets you at Cairo Airport with a name board and welcome drinks.
🏛️ Step Pyramid of Saqqara: The world’s first stone pyramid, built for Pharaoh Djoser around 2650 BC. This revolutionary structure marked the transition from mastaba tombs to the pyramid form – the beginning of one of the greatest architectural traditions in human history.
🔺 Dahshur – Bent Pyramid & Red Pyramid: Built by Pharaoh Snefru. The Bent Pyramid shows the architects changing the angle mid-construction. The Red Pyramid is the world’s first true smooth-sided pyramid – the direct predecessor of the Giza masterpieces. After visiting both, the perfection of Giza makes complete sense.
🍽️ Lunch at a local restaurant – included.
🔺 Pyramids of Giza: The three great pyramids of Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos – the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World – plus the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple of Khafre.
🍳 Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out.
🏛️ Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM): Over 100,000 artefacts including the complete Tutankhamun collection of more than 5,000 objects discovered in 1922.
🍽️ Lunch – included.
⛪ Coptic Quarter & Hanging Church: One of the oldest churches in Egypt – built above the gatehouse of the Roman fortress of Babylon. Ancient icons, carved wooden iconostases and 1,500 years of Coptic history.
✈️ Transfer to Cairo Airport. Return flight Cairo–Hurghada.
✈️ 2 Day Cairo Tour by Plane from Hurghada – Step Pyramid of Saqqara, Bent & Red Pyramids of Dahshur, Giza Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum & Coptic Cairo. Return flights, hotel with Pyramid view, breakfast, 2x lunch & private Egyptologist included.
From 440€ p.P. – Send Request- English speaking guide (Egyptologist)
- Domestic flights Hurghada - Cairo - Hurghada
- Overnight in Hotel ( Room with Pyramid View )
- Private minibus in Cairo
- Private transfers from hotel to Hurghada airport and back.
- All entrance tickets for the sights mentioned in the itinerary
- All services and local taxes
- Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Drinks in the restaurant
- Drinks in the hotelstaurant
- Dinner
- Guests from Marsa Alam are charged a transfer fee of 60€ per person.
- Guests from El Quseir are charged a transfer fee of 45€ per person.
- 0-5 years: 280€
- 6-11 years: 320€
- From 12 years: full price
Payment is made in cash when picked up in:
- Euro
- Dollars
- Swiss franc
- Bank transfer
- PayPal
- USDT / Crypto
- Tax and insurance are included in the price
Frequently Asked Questions – 2 Day Cairo Tour by Plane from Hurghada
What Our Guests Say About the 2 Day Cairo Tour by Plane ⭐
“Visiting Saqqara and Dahshur before the Giza Pyramids completely changed how we understood them. Standing at the Bent Pyramid and seeing where the architects went wrong – then arriving at Giza and seeing where they got it perfect – was one of the most intellectually satisfying experiences of my life.”
“Waking up to Pyramid views from the hotel window on day one was something I will never forget. The Red Pyramid at Dahshur was a complete surprise – you can actually enter it and almost nobody else is there. Flying saved us 5 hours of driving – totally worth the extra cost.”
“The Hanging Church in the Coptic Quarter on day two was a beautiful surprise – ancient and atmospheric. Our guide knew the history of every icon. No shopping stops, no pressure – just two brilliant days with Memnon Reisen.”
