Description

Experience a Cairo day trip from Safaga by flight. Visit the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, tour the Egyptian Museum’s priceless exhibits including the Pyramids of Giza, and browse the famous bazaar of Khan El Khalili — all in a single action-packed day with a private tour guide.

Included

Hotel pick-up and return transfers in Safaga

Return flight ticket from Safaga with EgyptAir

All private A/C transfers in Cairo

English-speaking private guide

Entrance fees to all listed sites

Lunch at a Pyramids-view restaurant

Excluded

Any extras not listed

Gratuities

Remember to bring

Camera

Passports

Flight tickets

Your Itinerary

  • 1) Hotel to Safaga airport

    Your A1toureg representative will collect you from your Safaga hotel to transfer to Safaga Airport. It takes 45  minutes driving. Take your flight to Cairo, The flight department at Cairo at 5:30 AM where you will be met and assisted by our representative.

  • 2) Arrival in Cairo & Pyramids of Giza visit

    Your Egyptologist guide will then accompany you to discover the Pyramids of Giza ( Cheops , Chephren and Mykerinus ) the Sphinx with a head of a pharaoh and lion's body, which dates back to the reign of King Chephren, and the Valley Temple of the Pyramid of Chephren.

  • 3) Visit the Papyrus Institute

    Discover how the ancient Egyptians produced the first paper in The History by Using the Papyrus Plant, if you like to buy real papyrus Gifts this will be the most suitable place

  • 4) Lunch at a Pyramids-view restaurant

    Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant in Giza with Pyramids View Restaurant

  • 5) Egyptian Museum tour

    Next, head to the Egyptian Museum which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen collection of treasure, gold, and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated.

  • 6) Khan El Khalili bazaar

    Drive on to Islamic Cairo to explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar.

  • 7) Departure to Cairo airport & return to Safaga

    In the evening, your driver will take you to Cairo Airport to fly to Safaga.at 20:00 arrival Safaga at 21:00 then you will be transferred to your hotel in Safaga

Frequently Asked Questions

This trip includes return flights between Hurghada Airport (near Safaga) and Cairo, private transfers, a guided tour of the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, and the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar. Lunch at a local restaurant and all entrance fees are included.

The flight from Hurghada Airport to Cairo takes approximately 1 hour, making it far faster than the 6–7 hour road trip. Transfer from Safaga to Hurghada Airport takes about 45 minutes. An early morning flight is usually taken to maximise time in Cairo for sightseeing.

The standard itinerary includes the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square. If you prefer to visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) near the Pyramids instead, kindly let us know at the time of booking and we can adjust the itinerary. GEM tickets may involve an additional fee.

Certainly. This tour is perfectly designed for cruise ship passengers with a port stopover in Safaga. We work with precise timing to ensure you return to the port well before your ship's departure. Please share your ship's departure time when booking so we can schedule the tour accordingly.

Reviews

  • Hans Becker

    June 12, 2026, 8:59 a.m.

    Ein fantastischer Ausflug von Safaga nach Kairo! Die Pyramiden von Gizeh und das Ägyptische Museum waren faszinierend. Unser privater Reiseleiter konnte alle unsere Fragen beantworten. Der Basar Khan El Khalili ist der perfekte Abschluss für diesen Tag!

  • Giuseppe Rossi

    April 2, 2026, 1:58 a.m.

    Una giornata perfetta al Cairo! Visitare le Piramidi di Giza e il Museo Egizio con una guida privata è stato assolutamente affascinante. E che dire del bazar di Khan El Khalili? Un'esperienza da rifare assolutamente!

  • Natalia Petrova

    March 13, 2026, 12:58 p.m.

    День в Каире был потрясающим! Пирамиды Гизы и Египетский музей в сопровождении гида оставили неизгладимые впечатления. А покупки на базаре были настоящим приключением. Очень рекомендую эту экскурсию!

  • Martina Müller

    March 10, 2026, 9:15 p.m.

    Dieser Tagesausflug nach Kairo war ein Traum! Die Gizeh-Pyramiden und das Ägyptische Museum waren beeindruckend und der Basar Khan El Khalili ist ein absolutes Muss. Unser privater Reiseleiter war kenntnisreich und freundlich. Sehr empfehlenswert!

  • Marie Dubois

    March 4, 2026, 9:14 p.m.

    Quelle journée fantastique au Caire! Voir les pyramides de Gizeh et visiter le musée égyptien en compagnie d'un guide privé a rendu l'expérience unique. Faire du shopping au bazar était la cerise sur le gâteau. À ne pas manquer!

  • Luca Bianchi

    Nov. 29, 2025, 11:40 a.m.

    Un giorno meraviglioso al Cairo! Le Piramidi di Giza e il Museo Egizio erano spettacolari, e fare shopping al bazar Khan El Khalili è stato molto divertente. La guida privata ha reso il tour ancora più speciale.

  • John Smith

    Nov. 7, 2025, 4:07 p.m.

    The Cairo Day trip from Safaga was absolutely amazing! Flying over and having a private tour guide to show us the Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum was an unforgettable experience. The highlight for me was shopping at the Khan El Khalili bazaar - such vibrant energy and incredible souvenirs!

  • Emily White

    Sept. 15, 2025, 1:19 a.m.

    This day trip to Cairo from Safaga was simply incredible! Our private guide was knowledgeable and friendly. The Giza Pyramids were breathtaking, and the Egyptian Museum was full of incredible artifacts. Shopping at Khan El Khalili was a delightful end to the day. Highly recommend this tour!

  • Isabelle Martin

    Sept. 7, 2025, 7:35 a.m.

    Visiter le Caire en une journée depuis Safaga a été une expérience incroyable! La visite des pyramides de Gizeh et du musée égyptien était captivante, et le shopping au bazar de Khan El Khalili était tellement amusant. Je recommande vivement!

  • Olga Ivanova

    Aug. 12, 2024, 7:31 a.m.

    Прекрасная поездка в Каир! Посещение пирамид Гизы и Египетского музея в сопровождении личного гида стало незабываемым событием. А шопинг на базаре Хан Эль-Халили – это отдельная история! Очень советую!

All tours are operated by licensed Egyptian travel companies under the supervision of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.

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