Can you do a day trip from Hurghada to the Pyramids?

See the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, and the historic sites of Old Cairo—all in just one day—with this whirlwind tour from Hurghada. You'll fly to Cairo early in the morning, where a guide will pick you up and spend the day showing you around.



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The fastest way to get from Hurghada to Pyramids of Giza is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $40 - $170. How far is it from Hurghada to Pyramids of Giza? The distance between Hurghada and Pyramids of Giza is 400 km. The road distance is 472.8 km.

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Plan on spending a minimum of three hours at the Pyramids of Giza. This gives you enough time to go inside one of the pyramids, visit Panoramic Point, and snap a photo with the Sphinx. A great way to spend one day in Cairo is to visit both the Giza pyramid complex and the Egyptian Museum.

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Step back in time and explore the ancient temples of Luxor in Egypt. A four-hour drive from Hurghada, the grandeur city of Luxor is a great spot to travel to for a day trip with the whole family.

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Take a 1-hour flight from Hurghada to Cairo for a day trip in Egypt's capital city with an Egyptologist as your guide. Visit the famous pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum.

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If you're looking for a quieter, self-led experience, it is completely possible to visit the Pyramids independently. In this guide, you will learn everything you need to know about planning your visit there without booking a tour.

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I've always preferred independence, and so I often make the trip to famous sites like the pyramids of Teotihuacan without a tour. By going independently, you can go early and beat the crowds, and you also get to experience public transport, which always offers interesting insight while in a foreign place.

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How Much Does The Pyramids Of Giza Ticket Cost? For just sightseeing at Giza Pyramids, it's 200 EGP (11 USD). In contrast, a ticket for entry inside the Great Pyramid is 400 EGP (22 USD). The site opens every day between 8 am to 5 pm from October-March, and from 7 am to 7 pm every day between April-September.

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Nile Cruises from Hurghada, Leave your hotel in Hurghada for a 5-day Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan from Hurghada. Relax on board and enjoy the sights. Visit Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Philae Temple, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Nile Valley along the way.

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In the touristy areas of Luxor and Aswan, you don't have to dress as modestly as you might in the more local parts of these cities. For example, while visiting Philae Temple in Aswan you might wear a sleeveless shirt and a pair of shorts.

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The quickest way to get from Hurghada to Luxor (Station) is to taxi which costs $30 - $40 and takes 3h 53m.

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Traveling from Hurghada to Cairo takes about 4h 53m on average, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 4h 42m with the fastest bus.

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Tutankhamun tomb price is 300 LE per person. The ticket for pharaoh Tutankhamun tomb must be purchased at the ticket office before entering the Valley of the Kings. You can buy a ticket in person, or ask our tour leader for help in purchasing it.

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What is the recommended dress code for visiting the Valley of the Kings? The recommended dress code for visiting this attraction is modest clothing that covers your arms and legs - shorts/skirts should be knee length or longer - so as not to offend local customs while keeping cool in Egypt's heat!

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