Cairo, Pyramids, Egyptian Museum is a popular excursion that will allow you to get acquainted with the culture and history of ancient Egypt, see the amazing pyramids, and visit the Egyptian Museum or the Islamic and Christian parts of the old city. This is a very popular tourist route offered by many tour operators.
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Cairo: A Journey Through Time
Witness the grandeur of ancient architecture and feel dwarfed by these impressive structures.
The Egyptian Museum, located in the heart of Cairo, houses over 120,000 artifacts, including the famous treasure of Tutankhamun. Delve into the fascinating history of ancient Egypt, learning about the lives, rituals, and traditions of the pharaohs.
Cairo, the capital of Egypt situated on the banks of the Nile River, is Africa’s largest city and the 13th most populous in the world. Its cityscape is a stunning blend of ancient Pharaonic structures, ancient Egyptian Christian monuments, and magnificent examples of medieval Islamic architecture.
Choose from a program featuring the National Egyptian Museum or one that includes visits to Christian landmarks such as the Hanging Church and the Church of Abu Serga.
We offer two programs to choose from:
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Program #1, Economy = $35, children $18 (No museum, but includes the Christian part of Cairo)
- Days of the trip: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday
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Program #2, Standard = $40, children $20 (With museum, but no Christian part of Cairo)
- Days of the trip: Daily
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Additionally, you can combine both programs above and go on a tour without visiting shops, which includes a Nile cruise – for only $45. Description here.
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A private tour is possible starting from $47. See details in the “Individual” menu section. Or click here.
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There is also an opportunity to take a tour by plane – for $190, without a long bus ride, description here
What is included in the tour program:
Departure around 1:00 AM, depending on the location of your hotel (the journey to Cairo takes approximately 8 hours, depending on police escorts);
Islamic and Christian parts of Cairo (Point #1) / National Egyptian Museum (Point #2);
The Great Sphinx;
The Pyramids of Giza (Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure);
Papyrus Institute and oil factory (shopping area);
Nile River cruise on a motor boat (optional, additional fee of $10, payable directly to the guide on the bus โ Free during the promotion mentioned above at Point #1);
Lunch (buffet);
Transfer back to the hotel by 11:00 PM (departure from Cairo around 4:00-5:00 PM. Sometimes the return may be later, depending on the road situation and police checkpoints).
Included in the tour price:
- All entrance tickets to attractions;
- Lunch (buffet style);
- Services of a Russian-speaking guide;
- Transportation within Hurghada
- (El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh, and Makadi Bay areas: additional charge of $10* round trip. Soma Bay and Safaga areas: additional charge of $20* round trip.
- *Price is per booking, round trip, for up to 6 people. Transfer may be group.)
Not included in the tour price:
- Nile boat cruise (optional on-site for $10 – free during the promotion mentioned in point 1);
- Drinks during lunch.
Children 5 years old and younger are free.
Additional Information:
- Transportation: A comfortable bus with two drivers, security, air conditioning, and a restroom will transport you from Hurghada.
- Pyramid Entry: Entrance to the Great Pyramid of Khufu is not included in the price. If you wish to enter (and if time permits), you can purchase a ticket at the entrance for 1000 Egyptian pounds (~$20).
- Nile Cruise: Tourists who do not book a Nile cruise with the guide will wait on the bus during this time (according to local tourism regulations). Nile cruises can be purchased on-site for an additional fee, payable in cash.
- Sales by Guides: Please be aware that tour guides may offer items for sale. This is a common practice in Egypt. Our online service does not control the quality or prices of these items.
- Restroom: To prevent odors, the bus restroom may be closed by the driver for technical reasons. We recommend using restrooms at stops and near attractions (cost: approximately 10-20 Egyptian pounds). Restrooms are free at lunch stops. In case of urgent need and a closed bus restroom, please contact our booking department for assistance.
- Recommended Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays are recommended for both programs (1 and 2). On these days, groups are primarily Russian-speaking, and the Nile cruise for Program 1 is free. Please note that if Program 1 does not have a full group (which is rare), tourists from both programs may be combined in one bus and may wait for Program 2 participants in the National Museum cafe. Alternatively, you may need to pay the guide an additional $10 for the museum and $1 for headphones.
- Other Days: On Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, there may be European tourists with their own guide. The Nile cruise for Program 1 is an extra charge, and the overall organization of the tour may be slightly lower. The guide for Russian-speaking groups is Russian-speaking. The price remains unchanged.
- Important: There are only three tour operators in Egypt that offer Cairo excursions, but they operate on different days of the week. We work with all of them and cannot always choose. We inform you in advance about the recommended days so you can enjoy the program to the fullest
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Your price is so low... Probably you are doing a low-quality service?
We truly offer some of the lowest prices while maintaining a high quality of service. The reason is that we are an online booking company for large tour operators in Egypt, allowing us to offer very competitive prices due to our large volume of tourists. By booking with us, you receive high-quality service without overpaying intermediaries.
What kind of buses and transfers do you have?
A variety of transportation is available for use by the event organizers within the park, including cars, minivans, and comfortable buses. All vehicles are equipped with air conditioning and safety systems. For longer journeys, buses with restrooms are provided. Additionally, all vehicles undergo regular maintenance and sanitation checks, and possess the necessary tourist permits. Furthermore, drivers undergo inspections by the tourist police before each long trip.
How and when do I pay for the tour?
We work without prepayment. All group tours are paid for on the bus or during the tour itself. The exceptions are prepayments for private tours and tours that require purchasing airline tickets or processing documents. Our main programs are paid for directly during the transfer or at the beginning of the tour. You don’t need to look for someone to pay for the tour. An employee of the organizer will approach you. You can pay in cash in US dollars, euros, or Egyptian pounds. For your convenience, we also offer the option of transferring funds to a bank card in rubles, hryvnias, and euros at the exchange rate or to a cryptocurrency wallet in USDT, prior to the tour. For more detailed information on payment methods and refunds, please see here.
Do you have a tourist license?
Egypt is a highly regulated country, especially when it comes to tourism. For any vehicle or yacht to depart on an excursion, daily permits must be obtained from both the police and the military. If the tour operators don’t have a valid tourism license, they naturally won’t be granted these permits. This is why for certain excursions, we may request copies of your vouchers and passports (this applies to sea excursions in Sharm El-Sheikh, private tours, and some group tours if they involve leaving the city. For other excursions, permits are simply issued based on the number of people, and passport details are not required).
Are we insured during the excursion?
Unfortunately, some hotel guides try to convince tourists that their travel insurance is allegedly invalid if they book excursions with external tour operators, as opposed to their own company. This is not true.
Firstly, your travel insurance is valid throughout Egypt, just as it would be if you booked with the hotel’s tour company.
Secondly, if you are on a boat, bus, or other mode of transport, the organizer bears full insurance liability to the passengers. Otherwise, they simply would not be able to obtain a permit to conduct tour activities. Egypt has quite strict tourism regulations, and permits are required before each trip.
How can I retrieve a lost item from a tour?
We always remind our guests to double-check that they have all their belongings when exiting the bus or yacht at the end of the tour. Unfortunately, recovering lost items can be quite challenging due to the immediate departure of vehicles for cleaning and the complexities of Egyptian logistics. While we will do our best to help you locate your belongings, we cannot guarantee a 100% recovery rate. If we are able to find your item, there will be a delivery fee of $5-10. Please be mindful of your belongings!
Should I adjust my plans or wait for the tour?
We have a significant daily influx of booking requests for our programs from tourists. As a result, most excursions are organized daily or on specific days of the week following a detailed schedule provided in each program’s description. After booking, we will send you the exact pick-up time from your hotel. Many tours will be conducted with small groups from various hotels who have purchased excursions through tour operators. The only difference is that our prices are 40-60% lower (our organizers conduct all major excursions in Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh for Russian-speaking tourists).
Where can I find the photographer who took photos on the tour?
We would like to inform you that the photographers accompanying you on excursions act as independent representatives of their photo studios. They are not part of our online service or the program organizer team. All terms and conditions related to the photoshoot and its payment are discussed and agreed upon directly between you and the photographer. We recommend that you approach prepayments with caution and ensure the reliability of the services, as well as obtain all the photographer’s contact information before making any payments.