Cairo Day Trip from Marsa Alam by Flight with Pyramids

Duration: 18–20 hours
Style: Private Tour
From, per person: $500

The pyramids are a long way from the Red Sea beaches of Marsa Alam, but they can be done in a single day. You drive to Hurghada airport, fly to Cairo, and spend the day with an Egyptologist at the Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum and the old bazaar of Khan El Khalili before flying back.

At Giza you stand at the foot of the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, then visit the Great Sphinx and its Valley Temple. After a local lunch, the Grand Egyptian Museum, close to the pyramids, shows the full Tutankhamun collection and a Grand Staircase lined with royal statues. The day ends in Islamic Cairo at Khan El Khalili, the historic market, where narrow lanes are filled with lamps, spices and craftwork.

This is a very long day that begins and ends with the road between Marsa Alam and Hurghada, so it is best for travelers who are determined to see Cairo and cannot spare extra nights. The flights are not in the tour price; we can book them for you at the current fare. A private vehicle and guide look after every other stage, and we help with the airport procedures.

Your itinerary

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Hurghada flight to Cairo, Giza Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili

In the small hours your driver picks you up at your Marsa Alam hotel and drives you north to Hurghada airport, where you catch the flight to Cairo. Your private Egyptologist guide meets you on arrival.

First is the Giza Plateau and the Pyramids of Giza, with the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple. After a local lunch you visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, close to the pyramids, where your guide leads you to the Tutankhamun collection and the Grand Staircase lined with royal statues.

You finish in Islamic Cairo at the Khan El Khalili bazaar, where you have time to wander and shop before heading back to the airport.

You fly back to Hurghada, and a driver takes you on the road to your hotel in Marsa Alam.
Lunch

Main entrance of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza

Included

Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Marsa Alam
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle, including airport transfers
Private Egyptologist guide in your language
Entrance fees to the sites in the itinerary
Lunch at a local restaurant
Bottled water during the visits
All service charges and taxes

Not included

Drinks with meals
Tipping (recommended)
Entry inside the pyramids (extra ticket, on request)
Shopping and camel or horse rides
Domestic flights (we can book them for you at the current fare)

Good to know

We confirm your pick-up time on WhatsApp the evening before the trip.
Pick-up areas: Marsa Alam, Port Ghalib, Wadi El Gemal and El Quseir. Farther areas may carry an extra charge.
Private trip: the day is for your group only. Vehicle: a car for up to 3 to 4 guests, a minivan for up to 7 to 8, and two vehicles for larger groups.
A long day with an early flight and walking at the sites. Suitable for most ages; young children may find the day tiring.
Bring a hat, sunscreen, water, comfortable shoes and modest clothing for temples and religious sites. Bring your passport for the flight.
Runs all year. October to April is the most comfortable.
The price shown is the starting price per person. The final price depends on your dates, group size and hotel area, and we confirm it on WhatsApp before you book.
Children: under 6 travel free, ages 6 to 11 pay half the adult price, and ages 12 and over pay the full price.
A 25% deposit confirms the booking. Free cancellation up to 7 days before arrival; after that the deposit is not refundable.

Questions

How long is the day in total?

Very long: around 18 to 20 hours door to door, since the drive between Marsa Alam and Hurghada airport comes before and after the flights and the Cairo visit. Get some rest the night before.

Why do we fly from Hurghada?

The trip uses the Hurghada to Cairo flights, with a private transfer by road from your Marsa Alam hotel. The flights are not in the tour price; we can book them for you at the current fare and confirm the plan for your date.

What will we see in Cairo?

The pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple, the Grand Egyptian Museum near the pyramids and the Khan El Khalili bazaar. Your guide adjusts the time at each stop to the traffic and the day.

Do I need my passport?

Yes. Carry your passport or ID, because you pass airport checks in Hurghada and Cairo, and keep it with you all day. We send you the final flight details before your trip.

Is this suitable for children?

It suits older children who can manage a very long day. With young children, the early start and travel time can be tiring, so consider an overnight stay in Cairo instead and ask us for options.