Traveling individually allows tourists to visit world-famous landmarks without the rush and wait of a group. A personal Russian-speaking guide and a comfortable car or minibus are provided.
Cairo, the capital of Egypt, is situated on the banks of the Nile River. It is the largest city in Africa and the 13th most populous city in the world. Cairo is renowned for its rich history. Its cityscape still bears the marks of the ancient pharaohs, monuments of ancient Egyptian Christianity, and stunning examples of medieval Islamic architecture.
A group tour is also available here
What’s included in the tour:
- Departure: Around 2:30 AM, depending on your hotel location (the journey to Cairo takes approximately 5-6 hours, with a stop for rest and a restroom break).
- Egyptian Museum in Cairo: A visit to explore the vast collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts.
- Giza Pyramids: Explore the iconic pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure.
- Great Sphinx: Witness the magnificent Great Sphinx, a colossal ancient statue.
- Lunch: Enjoy a buffet-style lunch.
- Return: Transfer back to your hotel around 9:00 PM (departure from Cairo is estimated around 4:00-5:00 PM).
Please note: The order and timing of the program may vary depending on the tourist flow at the attractions, agreements with the guide, and any additional program elements.
Cost (total cost, the more people, the lower the cost per person):
- 2 people (car): $200 (minimum cost for the trip)
- 3 people (car): $220 (for children aged 6 and above)
- 4 people (minibus): $300 (for children aged 6 and above)
- 5 or more people (up to 8): Add $20 per person (children aged 6-12 add $10) to the cost for 4 people.
If 8 adults are traveling, the cost per person is $47.
If the number of people is more than 8, the price is available upon request.
Children aged 5 and under are not included in the cost calculation if it does not affect the provision of a minibus.
Included in the tour price:
- Entrance fees to all sites on the itinerary
- Lunch (buffet style)
- Services of a private Russian-speaking guide
- Private transportation
- Note: For guests staying in El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh, and Makadi, there is an additional fee of $10 per booking (roundtrip) for up to 6 people. For guests staying in Soma Bay and Safaga, the additional fee is $20 per booking (roundtrip).
- Please note that transportation can be shared with other guests.
Not included in the tour price:
- Drinks during lunch
- Nile River boat trip (optional, payable locally, arrangements to be made with your guide)
Here are the possible program extensions:
- Christian Cairo (Old Cairo): +$10/person (+$5/child). Must be booked in advance at the booking office; it’s more expensive to book with the guide on the spot.
- Nile River boat trip: Booked and paid directly to the guide, cost can vary from $10 to $20 per person.
We can customize the standard program to your preferences. Please contact the booking office for pricing.
Additional information:
- Passport photos: Please send passport photos of all participants to arrange a tourist visa at the tourist police.
- Prepayment: A $50 prepayment is required to arrange the visa, car, and guide. It will be refunded if you cancel at least 24 hours before the departure date.
- Shopping stops: Sometimes, guides may take you to shopping centers like alabaster or oil factories for additional income. If you want to completely avoid these places, there’s an additional $15 fee. You can also try to negotiate with the guide on the spot.
- Pyramid of Khufu: Entrance to the Pyramid of Khufu is not included in the price. Tickets can be purchased at the entrance for 1000 Egyptian pounds (~$20).
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.