Cairo 2 Days by Plane · private
From $387 / person2 days
Free cancellation up to 5 days before
Travel insurance included
Certified guides
Duration 18 hours
Cairo à la Carte — Build Your Own Day Tour
Private tour
Deposit refunded in full up to 5 days before, half of it up to 48 hours before
Itinerary
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Pickup location:
Hurghada
03:30 (approx — exact time will be shared)
- Desert transfer to Cairo· 4h 30m
Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx
2h here- Van· 5 minutes
Your choice: Egyptian Museum or GEM
2h here- Van· 18 minutes
Main stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Includes
- English speaking tour guide
- Lunch
- Drinks (mineral water & cola) on the bus
- Visit of up to 4 sights
- personal expenses
- Drinks in the restaurant
- 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.
Important information
Private or group
This tour runs privately: only your own party travels, with your own guide and vehicle.
What to bring
- Passport or ID
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunscreen and a hat
Know before you go
- Entrance fees are excluded so you only pay for the sights you actually choose.
- Tell us your sight selection when booking, or decide with your guide on the day.
- Pickup from El Quseir/Marsa Alam possible with a transfer supplement.
Frequently asked questions
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