Hurghada Cairo Tours & Excursions
Cairo and Abu Simbel 2-Day Tour from Hurghada
Description
This Cairo and Abu Simbel 2-day tour from Hurghada packs several of Egypt’s major ancient sights into two busy days. With a guide, you will visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, explore the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, then fly to Aswan for an overnight stay before an early visit to the Abu Simbel temples.
The Pyramids of Giza take up most of your time in Cairo. Your guide explains how the three pyramids were built, how their funerary complexes functioned and what is known about the rulers linked to them. Nearby, the Sphinx is cut from the bedrock, with a lion’s body and a human head. You have time to take in the plateau, walk to the best viewpoints and ask questions instead of rushing through for photographs.
The Egyptian Museum holds objects from thousands of years of Egyptian history. Your licensed Egyptologist guide can draw your attention to royal statues, funerary objects, jewellery and pieces from Tutankhamun’s tomb, giving context to what you see. Museum visits can be information-heavy, so the tour focuses on the main galleries and gives you time to look around at your own pace.
After Cairo, we arrange your airport transfer and flight to Aswan. Flying keeps this two-day plan manageable and avoids a long overnight road journey. In Aswan, our team arranges the transfer to Basma Hotel for your overnight stay. The schedule is full, making this trip a good fit for travellers who want to see major sights in limited time and do not mind an early start the next morning.
- The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx with a guide
- The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
- Abu Simbel temples and the monuments built under Ramses II
- Aswan’s High Dam and Philae Temple, also written in some listings as Phiala Temple
Abu Simbel is the main reason many travellers select this itinerary. The two temples date to the reign of Ramses II, with immense seated statues, deep halls and detailed reliefs. The larger temple is dedicated to Ramses II; the smaller one honours Queen Nefertari and the goddess Hathor. You leave Aswan early, but the quieter approach and the scale of the façades make this a memorable part of the trip.
Back in Aswan, you visit the High Dam, which changed the flow of the Nile and created Lake Nasser. The route also includes Philae Temple on Agilkia Island. You reach the temple complex by boat, then see its courtyards, columns and reliefs dedicated mainly to Isis. The island setting feels quite different from the desert monuments at Giza and Abu Simbel, while your guide explains how the temple was moved during the dam project.
Our team arranges the transport, airport coordination and guided sightseeing, taking much of the planning off your hands during a demanding two-day schedule. The trip suits couples, families with older children and travellers with limited time in Egypt. It may not suit you if you prefer slow mornings, long visits at each site or find frequent transfers tiring. Bring your passport for the flights, wear supportive shoes and keep water and sun protection close by.
Included
One-night accommodation at Basma Hotel in Aswan
Guided visits with a licensed Egyptologist
Transport to Abu Simbel and return to Aswan
Airport and hotel transfers during the tour
Aswan sightseeing including the High Dam and Philae Temple
Transfers between Hurghada, Cairo airport and the stated sightseeing locations
Domestic flights between Cairo and Aswan, subject to the confirmed itinerary
Excluded
Meals and drinks not specifically included in the confirmed itinerary
Personal expenses and optional activities
Entrance tickets to the listed sightseeing locations unless stated otherwise in the booking details
Gratuities for guides and drivers
Any services not mentioned in the inclusions
Travel insurance
Don't forget
Phone or camera with spare battery or power bank
Reusable water bottle
Hat, sunglasses and high-factor sunscreen
Valid passport and any documents required for domestic flights
Comfortable walking shoes
Light, breathable clothing and a layer for air-conditioned transport
Small overnight bag, as the tour lasts two days
Frequently Asked Questions
This 2-day Cairo and Abu Simbel trip from Hurghada includes the planned sightseeing in Cairo and Aswan, domestic flights between the itinerary points, road transfers, and one overnight stay in Aswan at Basma Hotel. The route covers the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Abu Simbel temples, the High Dam and Phiala Temple.
Exact inclusions, such as guide services, meals and entrance tickets, are shown in the booking details for your selected option, so please check them before confirming.
The two-day itinerary is fast-paced because it combines Cairo sightseeing with a flight to Aswan and an Abu Simbel visit in a short stay. In Cairo, you visit the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum before continuing to Aswan for the overnight stay.
The Aswan programme includes Abu Simbel temples, the High Dam and Phiala Temple. Expect early starts, airport procedures and walking at several archaeological sites.
Pickup for this Cairo and Abu Simbel trip takes place from your accommodation in Hurghada, with the exact meeting details confirmed before travel. Our team arranges the transfers needed for the airport, sightseeing and the Aswan portion of the itinerary.
Because the tour uses domestic flights, you should bring the identification used for booking and follow the confirmed pickup instructions carefully. Flight and transfer arrangements can affect the order of visits.
This tour can suit older children who are comfortable with early starts, flights, road transfers and a full sightseeing schedule, but it may be tiring for very young children. Travellers with limited mobility should ask us to review the route before booking because the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, Abu Simbel temples and other sites include uneven ground and walking.
Tell our team about mobility needs, stroller use or medical considerations in advance. We can explain the practical conditions at each visit, although some site access depends on the location itself.
Wear light, modest clothing and comfortable walking shoes, and bring sun protection, a hat, water and any personal medication. Clothing that covers the shoulders and knees is practical when visiting religious or historic sites, including Phiala Temple.
Keep your passport or accepted travel identification accessible for the domestic flights, along with your booking details. A small bag is easier to manage during airport transfers and site visits.
Booking and cancellation conditions for the Cairo and Abu Simbel tour depend on the travel date, flight arrangements and the terms shown with your selected booking. Review those conditions before payment, particularly because domestic flights and the overnight stay may have separate amendment rules.
When you book, provide accurate traveller and passport details and tell us about any special requirements. Contact our team as soon as possible if you need to change or cancel the trip, and we will explain the applicable terms.
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Your Itinerary
Your day begins with a pickup in Hurghada and a road transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Cairo. On arrival, our guide takes you to The Pyramids of Giza, where you can walk around the pyramid plateau and hear how the monuments were built as royal tombs. The visit continues to the nearby The Sphinx, carved with a lion’s body and a human head. Allow time for photographs, but expect some walking across open ground and uneven surfaces.
After lunch, continue to The Egyptian Museum in central Cairo. The collection includes statues, jewellery, funerary objects and royal artefacts from several periods of ancient Egyptian history. Your guide explains the main galleries and helps you focus on the pieces that fit the time available. Later, transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Aswan. After landing, our team takes you to Basma Hotel for your overnight stay. The evening is kept free so you can rest before the early road journey on day two.
Leave Aswan by road for the morning excursion to the Abu Simbel temples. The journey takes several hours each way, so the visit is planned early and at a steady pace. At the site, you see the enormous rock-cut façade of the Great Temple of Ramses II and enter halls decorated with reliefs showing the king and the gods. The smaller temple beside it was dedicated to Queen Nefertari. Your guide explains how the temples were relocated to higher ground during the construction of the Aswan High Dam.
Return to Aswan for the city’s principal sights. At The High Dam, learn how the structure controls the Nile’s seasonal flow and created Lake Nasser. Continue by boat to Phiala Temple on Agilkia Island, where courtyards, columns and reliefs reflect the worship of Isis. After the visits, we arrange your transfer to Aswan airport for the onward flight and the planned return connection to Hurghada. The schedule involves a long road section and several transfers, so comfortable shoes and a small day bag are useful.