Full-Day Cairo Tour Pyramids, Sphinx & Museum with Lunch -Somabay

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18 to 20 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 1 more

Experience the best of Cairo in a single day with this expertly guided small-group tour from Hurghada or Soma Bay—perfectly designed to showcase Egypt’s most iconic landmarks and cultural highlights without the need for an overnight stay.

Led by a licensed Egyptologist, you’ll dive deep into history at the legendary Pyramids of Giza, stand in awe before the Sphinx, and explore the treasures of the world-renowned Egyptian Museum. But this isn’t your average tour—your adventure also includes a scenic Nile boat ride and a fascinating stop at a traditional papyrus workshop, offering a richer glimpse into Egypt’s vibrant heritage.

With door-to-door hotel transfers, a well-paced itinerary, and the intimacy of a small group setting, this Cairo day trip is the perfect mix of ancient wonders, local culture, and modern comfort—all wrapped into one unforgettable journey.

What's Included

Expert Egyptology Guide
Stop at an Egyptian Papyrus Factory
Hotel Pickup and Drop-off in an Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Visit to the Giza Pyramids Plateau
Tour of the Egyptian Museum
Included Lunch
Entry Ticket Egyptian Museum and Giza Pyramids Plateau, Must be paid in cash during Pick up
Transfer from ( El Gouna, Safaga, Somabay, Makadi, Sahl Hasheesh ) Ten€ per person paid cash on spot

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please provide hotel name and room number to send the pick up time.

Itinerary

Duration: 18 to 20 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Begin your day early with a comfortable transfer from Somabay to Cairo, taking in scenic views along the way.

    6 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

    Muhammad Ali Pasha founded Egypt’s first antiquities museum in 1835 near El-Ezbekia Garden to stop artifact exports. The collection later moved to the Citadel but was mostly gifted to Austria’s Archduke Maximilian in 1854, now part of Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Giza Necropolis

    The Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx are among the world’s most famous ancient sites, built as tombs for 4th Dynasty kings. The Great Pyramid, built for Khufu, is the oldest and largest, standing unmatched in height for nearly 4,000 years. Each pyramid was part of a larger complex, including smaller queens’ pyramids, satellite pyramids, tombs for nobles, symbolic boat burials, and two temples connected by a decorated causeway. These temples served religious purposes, where priests performed rituals and offerings to ensure the king’s peaceful afterlife.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    The Great Sphinx of Giza, carved from bedrock during the 4th Dynasty, is one of ancient Egypt’s most iconic statues. Likely built under King Khafre, it symbolizes royal power with a lion’s body and a human head. The Sphinx sits near Khafre’s temples and causeway, sharing features with his statues. Over time, the Sphinx became associated with the sun god and was called Horemakhet (“Horus in the Horizon”). Pharaohs Amenhotep II and Thutmose IV honored it, with the latter erecting the famous Dream Stela between its paws, recording a legendary event.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Queen of Egypt Papyrus

    This 19.37-meter long papyrus, complete and well-preserved, was found in the tomb of Yuya and Tuya: it contains the «Book of the Dead» written in cursive hieroglyphs. The Book of the Dead whose original name is Book of Coming Forth by Day is a series of around 190 chapters containing magical and ritual spells, illustrated with drawings, intended to help the deceased survive in the Underworld. The texts of this papyrus running from left to right are illustrated by scenes from funerary rituals and mortuary cult like the worship of Osiris and the funeral procession.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Cairo

    Relax during your return journey to Somabay after an unforgettable day. This full-day tour is perfect for travelers eager to see Egypt’s top attractions in one organized and comfortable trip.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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