14 Day Trips from Hurghada That Earn the Day

1.Full-Day Trip to Cairo by Plane

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,415 reviews · from $275Our pick

Fly from Hurghada to Cairo for a packed day at the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, and Khan el-Khalili. Your guide, possibly Ahmed Hassan, Sherif, Ibrahim, or another FTS specialist, handles airport transfers, tickets, lunch, and Cairo transport. Optional extras include pyramid entry, a camel ride, Nile cruise, scarf, and photographer.

“our guide Ibrahim was very friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. the trip was very well organised, the meal at lunchtime was very good and the whole experience was amazing. highly recommended and good value”

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2.Cairo Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,271 reviews · from $93

Leave Hurghada before dawn for a full day in Cairo with an Egyptologist guide. Visit the Great Pyramid, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum, then enjoy local lunch and an optional Nile boat ride. Guides such as Sarwat, Ahmed Hassan, Sherif, and Mohammed Amin are praised for clear explanations, good organization, and thoughtful help with photos and family comfort.

“The tour was extremely well organised, the day flowed really smoothly giving plenty of time for each activity. Ahmed the tour guide was very knowledgeable and just amazing all round. He really made the day special, always going above and beyond, making sure we were comfortable at all times and had plenty of water and shade. We couldn’t recommend this tour enough.”

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3.Orange Bay Day Trip with Water Sports and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,746 reviews · from $26Best value

Cruise from Hurghada to Orange Bay on a modern yacht with two snorkeling stops, lunch, drinks, and a banana boat or sofa ride. Guides such as Hisham, Khalid, Alex, and Kareem may assist, with extra support for non-swimmers. Expect a full day at sea, strong photo stops, and possible extra charges for distant hotel transfers.

“Everything was fine. Just maybe more time on Orange bay.”

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4.1-day trip to Cairo with flight from Hurghada / Makadi Bay / Soma Bay / El Gouna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,193 reviews · from $185Top rated

Fly from Hurghada, Makadi Bay, Soma Bay or El Gouna to Cairo for a packed day with a local guide. Visit the Egyptian Museum, King Tut’s gold collection, the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, then add lunch by the Nile and optional Old Cairo or Khan Al-Khalili. Guides such as Fahmi and Ahmed are praised for clear explanations and steady help.

“It is really an amazing combination of the museum, pyramids and Nile tour and not at least to get to see Cairo by night before heading back to the hotel by a speedy flight and by that saving 10-15 hours of buss-travel . Super thanks also to our guide Fahmi that made this trip truly memorable our best from the family of Benteby”

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5.Full-Day Trip to Cairo by Plane

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,186 reviews · from $293

Fly from Hurghada to Cairo and spend the day with an Egyptologist guide at the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Egyptian Museum, and Khan el-Khalili. Guides such as Ahmed Hassan, Reem, Sherif, and Ahmed Wahib are praised for clear explanations and friendly care. Optional extras include the Great Pyramid, a Nile cruise, camel ride, and photography.

“Ahmed Hassan was an exceptional guide from start to finish, his English is excellent, his wealth of knowledge of Egypt is second to none, the day trip over all was brilliant, should we come to Egypt again we will definitely is this company again and hope we get Ahmed!”

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6.Full-Day Trip to Cairo by Plane

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 513 reviews · 14 hours · from $300

You’ll fly from Hurghada to Cairo for a tightly planned day with an Egyptologist guide such as Hesham, Noura, Mostafa, or Ahmed Rabea. Visit Giza, the Egyptian Museum, and Khan el Khalili, with optional Great Pyramid entry, Grand Egyptian Museum tickets, and a felucca ride. Flights, airport transfers, lunch, and hotel drop-off are arranged.

“Noura was a very good Tourguide. I spent an amazing day in Cairo.”

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7.Grand Egyptian Museum Pyramids Cairo Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 187 reviews · 19 hours · from $104

Leave Hurghada around 2 AM for Cairo by air-conditioned coach. With an Egyptologist guide such as Ehab, Amal, or Ramy, you visit the Giza pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, and Grand Egyptian Museum, with lunch, water, snacks, and hotel transfers included. It is a very long day, but it covers Egypt’s essential sights in one trip.

“to see the pyramids was brilliant. The mini bus air con wasn't too great, so was very hot inside. the visit to bazaar - we could have been left to look on our own for 30 mins instead we stayed as group of six & felt couldn't look & buy anything”

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8.Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Museum & Old Souq Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 152 reviews · from $63

Set out from Hurghada in an air-conditioned vehicle for a full day in Cairo. An Egyptologist guide such as Ahmed, Amir, Ramy, or Mahdy leads you through the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Egyptian Museum, Khan El-Khalili, and El Moez Street. Lunch and hotel transfers are included, while entry inside the Great Pyramid costs extra.

“Our guide was super informative and the whole tour was well-structured. the transportation was also smoothly organised. I would recommend this tour to everyone.”

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9.Eden Island Day Trip with Water Sports and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 69 reviews · from $65

Travel by boat from Hurghada to Eden Island, known for white sand and clear Red Sea water. You’ll snorkel at Sabina Reef, ride a banana boat or tube, enjoy a buffet lunch with soft drinks, and relax on the beach before returning by boat. Hotel transfers, equipment, guides, entry fees, and safety gear are included.

“Très bon rapport qualité prix pour le nombre de choses que l’on fait dans la journée. Les activités nautiques sont un plus dans la journée, les 2 arrêts de snorkeling sont top, le repas est très bien. L’île Eden se trouve au même endroit que celle de Myamad et Paradise. Un spot très beau mais hyper touristique, mais nous avons eu de la chance car nous étions le dernier groupe à quitter l’île, ce qui fait que nous avions l’île que pour nous durant 30 min en fin de journée.”

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10.Eden Island Full-Day Trip with Water sports & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · from $65

Cruise from Hurghada to Eden Island for snorkeling, a banana boat or sofa ride, beach time, and a buffet lunch on board. You’ll have 1.5 hours on the island, with equipment, drinks, transfers, park fees, and a snorkeling guide included. Confirm whether parasailing or massage is available, as they are not listed among the inclusions.

“Our guide Sherif was awesome :) He knew a lot and was really creative in teaching our kids about Egyptian history. We could ask him about anything, and he could explain the myths of the pyramids in a meaningful way. The tour was perfect, but the journey there was super long, taking 8 hours”

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11.Priavte Day Trip to Luxor & Valley of the Kings from Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $192

Leave Hurghada before sunrise for a private, air-conditioned ride to Luxor. A guide such as Salah, Abdul, Hassan, or Sala may lead you through the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Karnak, with lunch, drinks, hotel pickup, and drop-off included. Expect a long but rewarding 14-hour day.

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12.Day Trip to Luxor and Valley of the Kings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · from $51

Travel from Hurghada to Luxor on an early-starting day trip with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, a guide, and lunch. Visit Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon, and Hatshepsut’s temple. The $51.29 price is appealing, but entrance fees and some optional costs are extra.

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13.Full-Day Trip to Cairo by Plane

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 37 reviews · 14 hours · from $320

You fly from Hurghada to Cairo for a long but rewarding day with a private English-speaking Egyptologist guide. Expect the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, lunch, the Egyptian Museum, and Khan El Khalili. You can add entry inside the Great Pyramid and a felucca ride. Guides include Mostafa, Gamil Hassan, Mustafa, Noura, and Montana.

“We had a fantastic day with Gamil Hassan. The day ran very smoothly. Hassan gave us lots information on everything Egyptian. The program ran perfectly. Lunch was excellent if a little too much🤣. Our driver Ahmed was very good with a nice car. We can thoroughly recommend this tour. Nick & Jayne Thetford.”

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14.2-Day Trip to Cairo by Plane

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 22 reviews · 2 days · from $575

Fly from Hurghada to Cairo for two full sightseeing days with a private guide, driver, one hotel night, meals, and entry fees included. You’ll see the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, Sakkara’s Step Pyramid, ancient Memphis, the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, and Khan El Khalili. Guides may speak English, Spanish, German, Italian, or Arabic.

“Einheimischer Guide, Ägyptologe mit Leidenschaft für die Geschichte seines Landes, mit extra Fahrer in bequemen Kleinbussen nur wir als Familie zu dritt, also Privatführung 2 Tage..Hotel sehr schön in Kairo mit Swimmingpool, Restaurants sehr gut, alle sehr freundlich, sehr empfehlenswerter 2 Tagesausflug!”

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