Hurghada Excursion · Hurghada
Hurghada to Cairo Day Trip by Bus: Pyramids, Museums & Bazaar
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- Licence No. 121
Tour Overview
Ancient Egypt, medieval Cairo and a lively market all fit into this single day out from the Red Sea. You travel by first-class bus between Hurghada and Cairo, then explore with a private Egyptologist guide.
The Giza Plateau holds the tombs of three Old Kingdom kings: Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure. Beside them sits the Great Sphinx, a lion with a human head carved from bedrock and usually linked to Khafre. After Giza come two museums. The Grand Egyptian Museum shows the Tutankhamun collection, while the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square holds statues, papyri and burial goods.
The afternoon moves forward several thousand years. Al-Muizz Street is the main artery of the walled Fatimid city, lined with mosques and old houses. It leads to Khan El-Khalili, a bazaar trading since the 14th century and a good place for spices, lamps and silver. Seeing all of this on one day gives a clear sense of how long Cairo has been a center of power and trade.
This trip suits travelers who want the main sights of Cairo without arranging transport themselves, and anyone with only one free day in their beach holiday.
Practical notes
Pickup is from hotels across the Hurghada area, with a transfer to the bus station. The road is long, so the day starts early and ends in the evening. Pack water, sunscreen, a hat and a light layer for the air-conditioned bus. Bring your passport or a copy for road checkpoints, and dress modestly for the old city.
Delta Tours Egypt is licensed by Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism (licence No. 121). Prices start from $145 per person and vary with the season and group size.
Children pay according to the Delta Tours child policy shown below: ages 6 to 11 pay 50% of the adult price for the same group size and season.
Photos: Lantern and souvenir shops in Khan el-Khalili, Cairo. Photo: Diego Delso / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Tour Highlights
Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple
Grand Egyptian Museum and the Egyptian Museum
Al-Muizz Street and Khan El-Khalili Bazaar
Tour Itinerary
After pickup from your hotel in the Hurghada area, you transfer to the bus station and ride a first-class bus to Cairo.
Your guide meets you for the Giza Plateau, where you see the Great Pyramid, the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple.
Next is the Grand Egyptian Museum, followed by lunch at a restaurant in Cairo.
In the afternoon you visit the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square.
You then walk along Al-Muizz Street in historic Cairo and finish at Khan El-Khalili Bazaar.
The bus takes you back to Hurghada, where you are transferred to your hotel.
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Inclusions
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Hurghada, including transfers to and from the bus station
- Round-trip first-class bus tickets between Hurghada and Cairo
- Private Egyptologist guide for the day
- Entrance fees to the sites in the itinerary
- Lunch
- Bottled water on the bus
- Shopping stops in Cairo
- Service charges and taxes
Exclusions
- Tips
- Any extras not listed in the program
Tour Prices
Prices per person in USD
1 Oct 2026–19 Dec 2026
Solo traveler — per person
$520
2–4 travelers — per person
$280
5–8 travelers — per person
$155
9–16 travelers — per person
$145
20 Dec 2026–4 Jan 2027
Solo traveler — per person
$520
2–4 travelers — per person
$280
5–8 travelers — per person
$155
9–16 travelers — per person
$145
5 Jan 2027–25 Mar 2027
Solo traveler — per person
$520
2–4 travelers — per person
$280
5–8 travelers — per person
$155
9–16 travelers — per person
$145
Important Notes
👨👩👧 Delta Tours Child Policy:
- 0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge (except for flight tickets where airline rules apply).
- 2 – 5.99 years: Pay 25% of adult price (if there is a flight tickets).
- 6 – 11.99 years: Pay 50% of adult price (sharing parents’ room/cabin).
- 12 years and above: Considered an adult and pay full price.
Notes:
- Child discounts apply when sharing a room/cabin with two full-paying adults.
- If a child requires a separate room, the full adult rate applies.
- Some tours, cruises, or hotels may have different rules; in that case, the stricter policy applies.
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Cairo by Bus from Hurghada: Your Questions Answered
The trip costs from $145 per person. The exact price depends on the season and how many people are in your group.
The Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Valley Temple, two museums, Al-Muizz Street and Khan El-Khalili Bazaar.
You travel on a first-class bus, with round-trip tickets included.
Yes. Lunch is included, and bottled water is provided on the bus.
Comfortable shoes, sun protection and your passport or a copy for checkpoints along the road.
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DebbieMel
“Our Egypt trip was perfectly organized with excellent guides, smooth transfers, and constant support from arrival until departure.”
Luciano M
“Professional service, knowledgeable guides, and excellent communication made our experience smooth, enjoyable, and completely stress-free throughout."”
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Maria S.
“Excellent organization, punctual drivers, and friendly staff created an unforgettable experience across Cairo, Luxor, and the Nile Valley”
Peter D.
“Knowledgeable Egyptologists and carefully planned sightseeing tours made every destination fascinating, educational, and easy to explore comfortably”
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