Cairo & Giza pyramids day trip from Hurghada
Private day trip Cairo & Giza pyramids day trip from Hurghada: $300 sedan, $370 Hiace minivan, $620 Coaster bus, $595 premium van — per car, the driver waits all day. 920 km, about 20 h. Driver, fuel and tolls included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full). Prices checked .
The pyramids of Giza and Cairo in one very long day from Hurghada: about 460 km each way, 19–21 hours door to door. Your own car leaves at 2:00–3:00, reaches Giza by 9:00 and is back late at night. If you can, take the 2-day version with a night in Cairo.
- Distance920 km
- Drive time20 h
- Pricefrom $300
Cairo & Giza pyramids day trip from Hurghada: price per car
| Car | Per car driver waits, back the same day | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Hyundai Elantra / Toyota Corolla or similar | $300 ≈ 16,170 EGP | ≈ 150 | ≈ 100 | — | — |
| Minivan (Hiace) up to 10 Toyota Hiace, up to 10 passengers | $370 ≈ 19,940 EGP | ≈ 185 | ≈ 123 | ≈ 93 | ≈ 62 |
| Bus (Coaster) up to 22 Toyota Coaster, up to 22 passengers | $620 ≈ 33,420 EGP | ≈ 310 | ≈ 207 | ≈ 155 | ≈ 103 |
| Premium van up to 6 Hyundai Staria / Mercedes Vito or similar, up to 6 | $595 ≈ 32,070 EGP | ≈ 298 | ≈ 198 | ≈ 149 | ≈ 99 |
entrance tickets not included.
The road
The coast road north to Zafarana and the desert highway to Cairo, then the Ring Road to Giza. Checkpoints — passports at hand.
Worth stopping
- Giza pyramids and the Sphinx (plateau ticket ≈ 700 EGP; inside the Great Pyramid ≈ 900 EGP).
- Grand Egyptian Museum or the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir (ticket price — check on the day).
- Khan el-Khalili bazaar for dinner, time permitting.
Good to know
- The driver rests while you visit; on such a long day we plan the timing with you before departure.
- Children and older travellers: the 2-day trip is much easier.
Included
- Private air-conditioned car and licensed driver, fuel, road fees and parking
- English-speaking driver as standard; Russian-speaking driver on request (free)
- Meet & greet with a name sign at Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh, Marsa Alam and Cairo airports, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for photos, coffee or a supermarket
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
RideEG: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
Drivers speak English and Arabic as standard; a Russian-speaking driver is available on request at no extra cost, confirmed at booking
Cairo & Giza pyramids day trip from Hurghada: questions
How much is a private day trip from Hurghada to Cairo and Giza?
$300 for a sedan (up to 3), $370 for a Toyota Hiace (up to 10), $620 for a Coaster bus — per car for the whole day; Egyptologist guide +$110; tickets extra.
Is one day enough?
For the pyramids and one museum, yes, but it is tiring. The 2-day trip (from $460) adds a night in Cairo and a relaxed second day.