YOUR DAY AT A GLANCE
GEM & Pyramids by bus: plan your day
Travel from Hurghada to Cairo to visit the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Giza Plateau. See the Tutankhamun Galleries at GEM, then continue to the Pyramids and Great Sphinx with an Egyptologist guide.
€80Adult · age 10+
€40Child · age 4–9
€20Infant · age 0–3
Approximately 17 hours overall; shared bus with a maximum of 30 guests. Traffic and museum operations affect timings.
Family example: 2 adults + a child aged 8 = €200 with Hurghada pickup, before supplements and optional purchases. This is the sum of the fares, not a package discount.
What your booking includes & what to check
- Program: Grand Egyptian Museum; Tutankhamun Galleries; Giza Pyramids; Great Sphinx; Egyptologist guide; Standard entrance tickets; Lunch and drinks.
- Before booking: The itinerary includes standard Grand Egyptian Museum and Giza Plateau admission. Gallery access is subject to museum operations and ticket access.
- Pickup: Hurghada pickup and return are included. Send the exact hotel for any outside-Hurghada transfer quote. Your hotel pickup time is confirmed separately from the activity start time.
- Extras: Pyramid interior tickets, an optional Nile boat trip and personal purchases are additional.
Which program fits your day?
Choose this shared bus itinerary for the Grand Egyptian Museum and Giza. For the smaller shared group of up to eight, compare the GEM mini-bus program. Check the selected program’s current price, inclusions and participation requirements before reserving.
What to Expect
After an early pickup from Hurghada, travel to Cairo with scheduled rest stops. Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum with an Egyptologist guide, have lunch, then continue to the Giza Plateau for the Pyramids and Great Sphinx. An optional Nile boat trip may be offered before the return drive to Hurghada.
Planning guides before you book
Cancellation & date changes
Cancel at least 24 hours before the confirmed start time for a full refund; later cancellations and no-shows are non-refundable. Date changes requested at least 24 hours in advance are subject to availability and any price difference. If we cancel the tour, including for unsafe weather, you may choose an available alternative date or a full refund.
Any non-refundable exception must be disclosed before payment. Read the full cancellation, refund and date-change policy before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book the GEM and Pyramids bus tour and pay on the day?
Select an available date and start time, enter the travelers for the correct age categories, and continue through the booking form. You can also contact us on WhatsApp with your date, exact hotel, guest numbers and children's ages. For cash-on-arrival bookings, payment is due at pickup on the day of the tour, before it begins; no advance deposit is required. Keep the written confirmation of your selected museum, vehicle, total and pickup details.
Are hotel transfers included, and what is the total from my resort?
Hurghada hotel pickup and return are included. For Cairo tours, the additional round-trip transfer supplement is €5 per person from Makadi Bay or Sahl Hasheesh, and €10 per person from El Gouna, Safaga or Soma Bay. Send the complete hotel name so we can confirm its pickup zone and the final total before booking.
How many guests can join, and is the tour private?
This is a shared bus tour for a maximum of 30 guests. The booking is not for a private bus.
Does the tour visit the Grand Egyptian Museum?
Yes. This program visits the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Giza Plateau with your Egyptologist guide; it is a different itinerary from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir tour.
Can I see Tutankhamun’s collection?
The program includes the Grand Egyptian Museum, where the Tutankhamun Galleries are located, subject to museum operations and ticket access.
Are the Pyramids and Sphinx included?
Yes, standard Giza Plateau admission is included.
Can I go inside the Great Pyramid?
Interior entry requires a separate ticket and is not included in the base tour.
Is a Nile trip included?
Is the trip suitable if I have limited mobility?
The day includes bus travel, walking and steps at the sites. Tell us your mobility needs before booking so transport and site access can be checked.
Can I take this tour without buying optional extras?
Yes. The listed standard museum and Giza admissions are included in your selected program. Entry inside the Great Pyramid, a Nile boat trip if offered, and personal purchases are optional extras. Check the price and available time with the guide before choosing an extra. Any applicable hotel transfer supplement outside Hurghada must be confirmed separately before booking.
