Private Day Trip to Cairo – Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum
Looking for a private day trip to Cairo from Hurghada? With Memnon Reisen, you travel in a fully air-conditioned private vehicle with your own English-speaking Egyptologist – no shopping stops, no shared buses, no wasted time.
In one unforgettable day, you will stand before the Pyramids of Giza, look the Great Sphinx in the eyes, explore the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) with its 100,000+ artefacts including the complete Tutankhamun collection – and return to your hotel by evening.
This private Cairo day tour departs daily from Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, Soma Bay, Safaga, El Quseir, Marsa Alam and Port Ghalib. Prices start from just 105€ per person – all entrance fees, lunch and transfers included.
- From Hurghada
- From El Gouna
- From Makadi Bay
- From Sahl Hasheesh
- From Soma Bay
- From Safaga
- From El Quseir
- From Marsa Alam
- From Port Ghalib
- 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 / Private | Price per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Persons | Private car | 180 € p.P. |
| 3 Persons | Mini bus | 160 € p.P. |
| 4 Persons | Mini bus | 140 € p.P. |
| 5 Persons | Mini bus | 130 € p.P. |
| 6 Persons | Mini bus | 125 € p.P. |
| 7 Persons | Mini bus | 115 € p.P. |
| 8 Persons | Mini bus | 105 € p.P. |
| Duration | Trip Type | Availability | Pick-up Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Around 16 Hours | Individually | Daily | at around 3 a.m. |
What's Included – Private Day Trip to Cairo
- The Grand Egyptian Museum ( GEM )
- Pyramids of Giza
- Great Sphinx of Giza
- Valley Temple of Khafre
- Lunch
Full Itinerary – Private Day Trip to Cairo
| # | Programme |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pick-up from your hotel lobby at around 3:00 a.m. by your private driver. Departure by air-conditioned car or mini-bus for a 430 km drive to Cairo. Water and soft drinks on board. (Different route for guests from Marsa Alam.) |
| 2 | Short refreshment break at around 5:30 a.m. at a local restaurant along the way. |
| 3 | Arrival in Cairo around 8:00 a.m. Short city tour through Old Cairo to experience real Egyptian daily life. |
| 4 | Visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) – one of the largest museums in the world, with over 100,000 artefacts including the complete Tutankhamun collection. |
| 5 | Lunch at a local restaurant – traditional Egyptian dishes, included in the price. |
| 6 | Visit to Giza: Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos), the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Khafre. |
| 7 | Departure from Cairo at around 3:00 p.m. Return journey to Hurghada – arriving back at your hotel at approximately 8:00 p.m. |
Tour Description – Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum
⏰ 03:00 AM – Pick-up from your hotel lobby by your private driver. Pick-up time may vary slightly depending on your hotel’s location.
🚗 On the road – Approx. 430 km drive to Cairo in a fully air-conditioned private car or minibus. Water and soft drinks on board.
☕ 05:30 AM – Short refreshment stop at a local restaurant along the way.
🏙️ 08:00 AM – Arrival in Cairo. Short city tour through Old Cairo to get a feel for real Egyptian daily life.
🏛️ Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM): One of the largest museums in the world, with over 100,000 artefacts – including the complete Tutankhamun collection of more than 5,000 objects discovered in 1922 after 3,500 years.
🔺 Pyramids of Giza: The three great pyramids of Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinos – the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. The Pyramid of Khufu stands 137.2 m tall and contains an estimated 2.3 million stone blocks.
🦁 Great Sphinx & Valley Temple of Khafre: The legendary guardian with a lion’s body and the king’s face – standing watch on the Giza Plateau since around 2500 BC.
🍽️ Lunch at a local restaurant – traditional Egyptian dishes, included in the price.
No compulsory shopping stops. No group buses. No time wasted.
Your private Egyptologist is with you for the entire day – answering every question and telling the stories behind the stones.
🚗 03:00 PM – Departure from Cairo back towards Hurghada.
🔺 Private Day Trip to Cairo from Hurghada – Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx, Grand Egyptian Museum & Valley Temple. Private Egyptologist, lunch & all transfers included. Daily departures from Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Soma Bay & Marsa Alam.
From 105€ p.P. – Send Request- All transfers with high quality brand vehicles and with professional drivers.
- English speaking tour guide (Egyptologist).
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sights
- Lunch
- Drinks (water and cola) on the bus.
- Personal expenses
- Drinks in the restaurants and the hotel
- 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: free
- 6-11 years: 50% discount
- 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 – Private Day Trip to Cairo from Hurghada
What Our Guests Say About the Cairo Day Trip ⭐
"An absolutely incredible day! We were picked up on time at 3 AM and our Egyptologist guide was waiting for us in Cairo with a welcome sign. The Grand Egyptian Museum blew us away – the Tutankhamun collection alone is worth the trip. Standing in front of the Pyramids was simply overwhelming. Memnon Reisen made the whole day stress-free and deeply memorable."
"Best excursion of our holiday by far. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable – he brought every site to life with stories and facts we would never have found in a guidebook. No shopping stops, no wasted time – just pure history. The Sphinx up close is breathtaking. Highly recommended!"
"We booked the private day trip to Cairo from Hurghada and couldn't have been happier. The private car made such a difference – comfortable, punctual and our own schedule. The Valley Temple next to the Sphinx is something most tourists miss but our guide made sure we saw everything. Worth every penny."
"Travelling solo, I felt completely safe and well looked after from start to finish. The guide met me at the airport in Cairo with a name board, the car was spotless, and the GEM was beyond anything I expected. I've been to Cairo before but this tour showed me things I completely missed. Memnon Reisen – I'll be back!"
