Take off from Hurghada and touch down in Cairo, stepping straight into a world shaped by pharaohs and ancient wonders. After a short flight across Egypt, you’ll arrive in the capital and make your way to the Giza Plateau, home to the Pyramids and the Great Sphinx. Built over 4,500 years ago, these monuments formed the royal burial complex for the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure. Local guide and Egyptologist Esi Ayman explains, “you’ll learn so much about the Egyptians on this tour of the Pyramids – from their beliefs about the afterlife to their astrological knowledge. The 'how' is still a mystery that we can only admire and enjoy.”

You’ll have time to roam the site, stand before the Great Sphinx and soak up the atmosphere of this ancient world. After that, you’ll stop for lunch at a local spot before heading to the Grand Egyptian Museum – AKA GEM. Opened in 2025 and now the largest archaeological museum on the planet, it’s a true showstopper. You’ll explore its immersive exhibits, climb the Grand Staircase lined with huge artefacts and lose yourself in stories that stretch across millennia. Plus, it overlooks the Giza Plateau, so the views are every bit as breathtaking as the exhibits.

One of the museum’s highlights is the Tutankhamun Gallery, where over 5,000 treasures from the young pharaoh’s tomb are displayed together for the first time since their discovery. The golden masks, ancient jewels and symbolic treasures are sure to leave you speechless. After a full day packed with discovery and ancient history, you’ll start your journey back to Hurghada.

Why you’ll love this…

You’ll get up close to the Pyramids of Giza and look up at the iconic Great Sphinx
There’s a visit to the world’s largest archaeological museum, the Grand Egyptian Museum
You’ll see Tutankhamun’s full set of treasures showcased in the Tutankhamun Gallery
A tasty local lunch lets you enjoy authentic Egyptian flavours along the way
An expert local guide will share their unrivalled knowledge of ancient Egypt and its monuments

Important to know

Not suitable for:

The trip is not suitable for people suffering from anxiety or claustrophobia if you wish to access the inside of any of the pyramids (additional charges apply)

Not allowed:

You are not allowed to eat and smoke inside the Grand Museum

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

You’ll have access to the pyramids site, but tickets to go inside the pyramids Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure aren’t included. These tickets are limited and can only be bought at the entrance, so entry isn’t always guaranteed. Khufu costs about EGP 1500 for adults and EGP 750 for kids under 12. Khafre and Menkaure cost about EGP 280 for adults and EGP 140 for kids under 12Payment is available only by credit card. There’s a 50% reduction for children under 12

Know in advance:

Pickup is included. Please provide the local tour operator with your hotel's name and address at check-out
The six-person private group option is for up to 15 people max
Please note that pick-up time and tour duration are provided as guidelines and may be adjusted based on operational needs.

Remember to bring:

Before the tour date, you may want to arrange a takeaway breakfast box and a late dinner for your return with your hotel’s reception
Please bring your passport. It's recommended to wear comfortable clothes and shoes, plus to bring a hat, sunglasses, sun cream, a scarf, a camera, bottles of water, and some extra cash for tipping and shopping

What people say about this experience

4.6/5

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Michelle
Travelled with family
27 May 2026
4.2
United Kingdom
Enjoyed learning so much about Egyptian history. Glad we went in a group rather than private as there is delays at pyramids with bus shuttles otherwise. Would prefer a flight slightly earlier home in the evening as they ran hourly. Lots of upselling but to be expected.
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L. Thomas
Solo traveller
23 May 2026
5
United Kingdom
Everything was great. Pick up time was spot on. Flights and all transfers including the tour bus were great. Not a single issue the entire day. Tour guide BiBi was fantastic. His passion for Egyptian Pharaoh history is inspiring and really made the day go great. Instead of the usual "bazaar and perfume store" stops where pushy salesmen try to get your money, BiBi instead took us to an unscheduled Nile boat cruise (extra of course but worth it so much compared to souvenirs you didnt really want).
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Abhi
Travelled with family
3 May 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
Excellent guide. Ahmed the archeologist who made our visit memorable. Additionally he took us nile cruise where we can pay extra.
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TP Walton
Travelled as a couple
2 May 2026
4.2
United Kingdom
There was a lot to see in such a small time, maybe you should consider an over night say in Cairo, we know this is part of the Egyptian culture but the only criticism we have is amount of people pestering you for money, even those whom you have already paid for ie a cart ride or after having your lunch is a restuarant provided by Tui!
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Joyce Kingham
Travelled as a couple
25 April 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
Enjoyed the whole day. Though it was a little uncertain about our flight back. Guide was very helpful. There were times when we felt pressure to join in a boat trip in the early evening. The guide said it was up to each of us whether to pay extra and go or not. There was no other alternative given as what we could do if we didn’t join the trip.
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Megan Alys
Travelled with family
13 April 2026
5
United Kingdom
We enjoyed every part of our experience, the itinerary was well thought out. We started with a boat trip down the Nile, a trip to the pyramids, Buffett lunch and finally the Grand Museum. The 2:15am pick up was a challenge however, we arrived back at the hotel at 20:30pm in time for dinner. Our guide was exceptional, very knowledgeable and friendly - a brilliant story teller! The trip is expensive and we were aware of the extra costs which I’m not sure that everyone in our group was! 5* Trip!