A day trip to Cairo by minibus from Hurghada is fully manageable as a long, action-packed 16-to-19-hour itinerary. It covers a distance of roughly 450 to 465 kilometers each way, taking about 5 to 6 hours of driving per leg along the scenic Red Sea coast.
You can choose between booking a small group shared minibus tour (capped at 8 people for a personal experience) or hiring a completely private minibus/van with a driver and an Egyptologist guide.
Cairo Trip by Minibus Hurghada is a small-group sightseeing tour by Minibus to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo and the Giza Pyramids from Hurghada, Egypt!
We recommend the excursion because it allows tourists to see the most impressive sights constructed in Ancient Egypt. Additionally, it will enable tourists to learn more about the country’s history. Undoubtedly, it is one of the most popular Hurghada tours of the pyramids!
Highlights on Cairo Trip by Minibus from Hurghada
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- Visit the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
- Lunch at a restaurant
- Visit the three pyramids in Giza
- Also, Visit the Great Sphinx in the pyramid complex.
Itinerary of Cairo-Giza Trip
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- First, the Landious Travel representative will pick you up from your hotel in Hurghada around 02:00 am.
- Secondly, after picking up all comers, the Minibus leaves for Cairo. It will pass the cities of Ras Ghareb, Zaafaran, Ain Sokhna, and Suez. All these towns lie to the north of Hurghada, on the coast of the Red Sea. The road from the centre of Hurghada to Cairo takes about 6 hours.
- The excursion to Cairo—Giza from Hurghada takes you to the famous sightseeing in Cairo and Giza. It is one of the loveliest tours to the Sphinx!
Schedule in Cairo
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- Once you arrive in Cairo, we will show you the Egyptian Museum. Your guide will have a task to show you all these temples and give you free time to take pictures.
- Following the Egyptian Museum in Cairo visit, you will start a boat trip over the Nile River. This is an additional program. Of course, you can book it in advance through us! As soon as the boat ride on the Nile ends, you are heading to another city—Giza.
Agenda in Giza
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- Of course, the tour will continue in Giza. The first stop there will be in the restaurant. It offers a buffet.
- Then, the group will head to the pyramid complex, the Fantastic Three Pyramids and the Sphinx. Once again, your guide will show you these monuments and give you free time to take pictures.
- Finally, our Minibus will depart after such a program in the beautiful cities of Cairo and Giza.
- The Excursion to Cairo & Giza from Hurghada ends at approximately 22:00.
What Does the Price of the Cairo Trip by Minibus Hurghada Include?
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- Tickets for visiting temples.
- Lunch.
- Guide.
- Also, Transfer to Cairo and back to the hotel.
What does the Program Cairo Trip by Minibus Hurghada not include?
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- Additional Excursion programs if not included in the above program.
- Also, drinks in the restaurant are for extra money.
Items to take with you for the trip to Cairo/Giza
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- Breakfast box.
- Passport.
- Also, put on suitable clothes for the season.
Cairo Excursion Hurghada Booking Days
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- Daily from 02:00 – 22:00.
What can be expected to be seen during the Cairo Trip by Minibus Hurghada?
Egyptian Museum
The Egyptian Museum is the oldest archaeological museum in Egypt and the Middle East. It exhibits an extensive collection from the Predynastic Period to the Greco-Roman Period. In addition, this repository houses the most comprehensive collection of Pharaonic antiquities in the world. This fantastic collection traces 5,000 years of Egyptian history.
Giza Pyramid Complex
The Giza Pyramid Complex is the most popular tourist attraction in Egypt. This Complex is an Ancient Egyptian site located on the Giza Plateau. Widely known, it includes the Great Pyramid of Giza, its associated networks, and the Sphinx of Giza. Also, we call it the Giza Necropolis.
The ancient Egyptians built these massive constructions during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. Additionally, the Giza Complex includes several cemeteries and the remains of a workers’ settlement on its territory.
Pyramid of Khufu
The Pyramid of Khufu stands at a towering height of 138.5 metres. Located in the Giza pyramid complex, this oldest and largest Pyramid has astounded people through the centuries. This marvel constitutes a part of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.
Pyramid of Khafre
The Pyramid Of Khafre stands at 448ft with a base length of 706ft. These measurements make the Pyramid the second-tallest and second-largest of the Giza Pyramid complex. This historical monument is also known as the Pyramid of Chephren. It houses the tomb of the Fourth Dynasty Pharaoh Khafre, who ruled between 2558 and 2532 BC.
Menkaure Pyramid
Menkaure is the third Pyramid in the Giza Pyramid complex in Greater Cairo, Egypt. This beautiful structure is the smallest of the three and rises to 66 metres (218 feet). Despite being short, the Menkaure Pyramid houses some of the most stunning sculptures from Ancient Egyptian history.
Great Sphinx
The Great Sphinx is one of the most significant sculptures in the world. It stands nearly 66 feet and showcases a reclined lion’s body and a human head. A royal headdress adorns the Sphinx’s human head. This magnificent statue is around 240 feet long.