Full Description
The private Cairo & Alexandria from Hurghada tour combines two very different Egyptian cities in just two days. You fly from Hurghada to Cairo, continue to Alexandria on Day 1 and return to Cairo on Day 2 for the Pyramids, Great Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum.
In Alexandria, the programme includes the Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar and Qaitbay Citadel. A photo stop at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina is also planned.
You travel only with your own group and are accompanied by a German- or English-speaking Egyptologist. Domestic flights, private transfers, one hotel night, breakfast, two lunches and entrance tickets for the confirmed standard programme are included under the current offer.
Participants | Vehicle on the Ground | Price per person |
|---|---|---|
2 people | Private premium car | €540 |
3–5 people | Private VIP minibus | €495 |
6–8 people | Private VIP minibus | €455 |
Single room supplement: €40 per night
Transfer supplement from Marsa Alam: €60 per person
Transfer supplement from El Quseir: €45 per person
The current page also states that a 50% deposit is required to secure the domestic flights.
Published prices should be treated as current guide prices. Flight availability, final price, hotel, flight times and daily programme are confirmed before booking.
Cairo & Alexandria from Hurghada at a Glance
The current programme includes:
Return domestic flights Hurghada–Cairo
Private transfers
German- or English-speaking Egyptologist
Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa
Pompey’s Pillar
Qaitbay Citadel
Photo stop at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Pyramids of Giza
Great Sphinx
Valley Temple according to the detailed itinerary
Grand Egyptian Museum
Khan el-Khalili
El-Moez Street if included in the confirmed daily programme
One hotel night
Breakfast
Two lunches
Entrance tickets for confirmed attractions
Private air-conditioned vehicles
No planned shopping stops
If you only want to visit Cairo and do not need Alexandria, you can compare the one-day flight option here:
Why Cairo and Alexandria Work Well Together
Cairo and Alexandria show very different parts of Egyptian history.
At Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum, the main focus is ancient Egypt.
Alexandria is much more connected with:
Greek history
Roman history
Mediterranean trade
Later Islamic history
This makes the tour broader than a standard Pyramids trip.
Day 1 – Flight to Cairo and Drive to Alexandria
The first day begins with pickup from your hotel.
You are transferred to Hurghada Airport and fly to Cairo.
The exact pickup and flight time depends on the available domestic service.
The current short itinerary gives around 06:00 as a guide, but the actual start time should always match the confirmed flight ticket.
Hotel Pickup and Airport Transfer
Your hotel transfer to the airport is included in the published standard programme.
Bring your passport for the flight.
The pickup time is arranged to allow enough time for:
Airport transfer
Check-in
Security
Boarding
Because domestic flight schedules can change, a fixed timetable should not be promised before tickets are confirmed.
Domestic Flight from Hurghada to Cairo
Flying saves many hours of road travel between Hurghada and Cairo.
That is especially useful on this tour because Alexandria is also included.
After landing in Cairo, you meet your Egyptologist at the airport.
The current page describes a personal meeting at the terminal exit.
Meet Your Egyptologist in Cairo
Your German- or English-speaking Egyptologist accompanies you throughout the sightseeing programme.
This is particularly useful because you cover several different historical periods in only two days:
Pharaonic Egypt
Greek and Roman periods
Medieval history
Modern Egypt
You can read more about why a qualified Egyptologist matters on cultural tours here:
Drive from Cairo to Alexandria
After arrival, you travel privately to Alexandria.
The current page gives around 2.5 hours as a guide.
The actual journey time depends on traffic, road conditions and the location of the planned stops.
Your guide can give you background information about Alexandria during the drive.
Alexandria on the Mediterranean
Alexandria sits directly on the Mediterranean coast and feels very different from Cairo.
The city became one of the most important centres of the ancient Mediterranean world.
Today, modern neighbourhoods, coastal roads and archaeological sites sit side by side.
The tour focuses on several of the city’s better-known historic places.
Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa
The first major sightseeing stop is the Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa.
This underground burial complex combines several cultural influences.
You can see elements linked with:
Egyptian tradition
Greek art
Roman-period design
This mix makes the site particularly interesting.
What Should You Know Before Visiting the Catacombs?
The visit goes underground.
You may encounter:
Stairs
Narrower spaces
Uneven flooring
Lower light levels
If you have significant knee problems, limited mobility or claustrophobia, mention this before travelling.
Pompey’s Pillar
You then visit the monument commonly known as Pompey’s Pillar.
The name is historically misleading because the column is not directly connected with Pompey.
It dates from the Roman period and stands within a larger archaeological area.
Your Egyptologist explains its historical context.
Qaitbay Citadel
Another stop is Qaitbay Citadel on the Mediterranean coast.
The fortress was built in the 15th century.
It stands in the area associated with the ancient Pharos, where the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria once stood.
Depending on access and weather, you can enjoy views towards the Mediterranean from the site.
Qaitbay and the Lighthouse of Pharos
The ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria was one of the classical Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
It no longer survives.
Qaitbay Citadel was built much later in the same coastal area.
Your guide explains how this part of Alexandria changed over many centuries.
Photo Stop at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
The current page lists a photo stop at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
That wording matters.
A photo stop does not automatically include a full interior visit.
The modern library takes its name from the ancient Library of Alexandria.
If you want to go inside, confirm in advance whether there is enough time and whether entry is included in your booking.
Lunch in Alexandria
Lunch is planned on Day 1.
It is included in the current inclusions.
Drinks in the restaurant are not included.
If you:
Are vegetarian
Have allergies
Have food intolerances
mention this when making your enquiry.
Hotel Stay After the Alexandria Programme
The current page contains conflicting hotel information.
The main description says 4-star hotel in Alexandria.
The lower inclusions mention a 4-star hotel in Cairo, while another section refers to a 5-star hotel.
The safest wording for the new page is therefore:
One hotel night with breakfast is included. The exact hotel location and category are confirmed before booking.
Until the technical details are made consistent, the page should not promise different things in different sections.
Why the Overnight Stay Matters
Without the hotel night, combining Alexandria and Cairo in one day would not be practical.
The overnight stay splits the sightseeing across two days.
This means you do not have to fly back to Hurghada immediately after the Alexandria programme.
Single Room
If you want a room for one person, the current page lists a single room supplement of €40 per night.
For families or groups of three, room setup should be confirmed before booking.
Day 2 – Cairo, Pyramids, Sphinx and GEM
After breakfast, Day 2 begins.
If your hotel is in Alexandria, you first drive back to Cairo.
If the confirmed hotel is in Cairo, that drive would already have taken place the previous evening.
This is why the hotel wording should be corrected on the live page.
Pyramids of Giza
At Giza, you visit the three main pyramids of:
Khufu
Khafre
Menkaure
The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the only surviving monument from the classical Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Your Egyptologist explains the site and the role of the pyramids within the Old Kingdom.
Entry Inside a Pyramid
The current page says entrance tickets to the standard attractions are included.
This should not automatically be taken to mean that entry inside the Great Pyramid is included.
If you want to go inside a pyramid, mention this when making your enquiry.
The team can then check:
Which pyramid is open
Ticket availability
Current official supplement
Whether there is enough time
You can find more practical Giza advice here:
Great Sphinx
The Giza programme also includes the Great Sphinx.
It stands to the east of the main pyramids.
Your guide explains how the Sphinx, temples and pyramid complex fit together.
There is time for photos from the designated visitor areas.
Valley Temple
The detailed itinerary also mentions the Valley Temple.
It forms part of the archaeological complex near the Sphinx.
Because this stop is specifically listed in the structured itinerary, it can remain in the standard programme as long as it is included in the final booking confirmation.
Lunch in Cairo
A second lunch is planned on Day 2.
This means the current tour includes two lunches in total.
Restaurant drinks are paid separately.
Grand Egyptian Museum
You then visit the Grand Egyptian Museum.
The GEM is a major part of the Cairo programme and complements the Giza visit.
With your Egyptologist, you focus on selected areas rather than trying to cover the whole museum quickly.
How Much Time Is Available at the GEM?
The exact visit length depends on:
Flight time
Journey from Alexandria
Traffic
Visitor numbers
Daily programme
Return flight time
Because you still need to reach Cairo Airport for the evening flight, the museum visit has to fit the overall schedule.
Your guide and driver plan the available time accordingly.
Khan el-Khalili
Khan el-Khalili is also included in the published Day 2 programme.
You can walk through parts of the historic bazaar district and see older areas of Cairo.
There is no requirement to buy anything.
The tour is sold without planned shopping stops.
Khan el-Khalili is a cultural visit, not a compulsory tourist-shop stop.
El-Moez Street
The lower itinerary also mentions El-Moez Street.
The detailed main description does not list it clearly.
For that reason, it is better described as a possible part of Islamic Cairo:
If flight times, traffic and the daily schedule allow, the route may also include sections of El-Moez Street.
It should not be guaranteed until the different descriptions on the live page are made consistent.
No Planned Shopping Stops
The current page states that the tour has no planned shopping stops.
That means there are no compulsory visits to:
Papyrus shops
Perfume shops
Fixed souvenir shops
If you want to buy something at Khan el-Khalili, that is your choice.
For practical advice about sellers, tipping and baksheesh:
Transfer to Cairo Airport
After the last sightseeing stop, you are taken to Cairo Airport.
The departure time is planned around your confirmed return flight.
Enough time needs to be allowed for check-in and security.
For that reason, the order of some sightseeing stops may be adjusted.
Return Flight to Hurghada
You fly from Cairo back to Hurghada.
After landing, your return transfer takes you back to your hotel.
This completes the 2-day tour.
Domestic flight schedules may change.
Avoid planning another activity immediately after your expected return.
Why Flying Matters on This Tour
Travelling from Hurghada to Cairo by road and then continuing to Alexandria would mean many additional hours in a vehicle.
The domestic flight reduces the long section between Hurghada and Cairo.
The road journey between Cairo and Alexandria still remains.
You should therefore not expect the tour to be free of longer drives.
Is the Tour Tiring?
The current page describes the trip as relatively relaxed.
Compared with doing the whole journey by road, the flight does make it easier.
Even so, the two days still include:
Early pickup
Airport procedures
Flight
Around 2.5 hours of driving to Alexandria
Several sightseeing stops
Return journey to Cairo
Another airport process
Return flight
It is therefore still a busy 2-day cultural tour.
Cairo & Alexandria from Hurghada with Children
Families can also enquire about the tour.
Flights reduce the amount of road travel significantly.
Parents should still remember that both days can be long.
Useful items for children include:
Small snacks
Water
Light change of clothes
Sun cream
Sun hat
Something to do during transfers and airport time
Light jacket for air-conditioned areas
Provide the exact ages of all children when enquiring.
Child Prices
The current booking system uses:
Adults: 12 years and over
Children 6–11: 50% of the adult price
Children 0–5: free
Because flights and a hotel stay are part of the trip, the final child price should still be confirmed before booking.
Airlines may use their own fare rules.
Travelling with Limited Mobility
The current page says the flight option can work well for many travellers with limited mobility.
This should not be taken as a guarantee of full accessibility.
Several stops may be difficult, including:
Stairs in the catacombs
Uneven archaeological ground
Longer walking distances at Giza
Large museum spaces
Historic bazaar areas
Getting in and out of vehicles
Airport walking
If you use a wheelchair or can only walk short distances, mention this before booking.
The private format may allow some adjustments, but not every attraction is fully accessible.
Catacombs and Limited Mobility
The Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa need particular consideration.
A large part of the visit is underground and involves stairs.
If stairs are not possible for you, this stop may need to be adapted or skipped.
That should be discussed before booking.
What to Bring
For the 2-day trip, we recommend:
Passport
Comfortable shoes
Lightweight clothing
Sunglasses
Sun cream
Sun hat
Personal medication
Phone
Charging cable
Power bank
Small overnight bag
Toiletries
Some cash
Light jacket depending on season
Because you are flying, also check the current baggage rules for the confirmed domestic flight.
Baggage for the Domestic Flight
The live page does not state a specific baggage allowance.
For that reason, no fixed kilogram limit should be promised.
The allowance depends on the airline and booked fare.
For one night, a small bag is normally enough.
The baggage allowance should be confirmed with the flight ticket.
Weather in Cairo and Alexandria
Cairo and Alexandria can have different weather on the same day.
Alexandria sits directly on the Mediterranean.
Wind and humidity may therefore be stronger there.
Cairo is often hotter and drier in summer.
Depending on the season, an extra light layer can be useful in Alexandria.
Best Time to Travel
The tour can operate during different times of year.
Summer can be very hot at Giza and in Cairo.
Alexandria often feels different because of the Mediterranean.
In winter, mornings and evenings can be cooler.
Water, comfortable clothing and sun protection are useful throughout the year.
Pickup from Different Red Sea Resorts
The current page lists hotel pickup from:
Hurghada
El Gouna
Sahl Hasheesh
Makadi Bay
Soma Bay
Safaga
Marsa Alam
El Quseir
The current supplement from Marsa Alam is €60 per person.
The published supplement from El Quseir is €45 per person.
For the other resorts, pickup times need to be matched to the flight schedule.
Included in the Price
Domestic flights Hurghada–Cairo–Hurghada
Hotel transfer to and from the airport
Private transfers between Cairo and Alexandria
Private air-conditioned vehicle
German- or English-speaking Egyptologist
One hotel night according to the confirmed booking
Breakfast
Two lunches
Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa
Pompey’s Pillar
Qaitbay Citadel
Photo stop at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Pyramids of Giza
Great Sphinx
Valley Temple according to the confirmed itinerary
Grand Egyptian Museum
Khan el-Khalili
Entrance tickets for attractions included in the confirmed standard programme
Return transfer to your hotel in Hurghada or confirmed resort
Depending on the Confirmed Daily Programme
The following should be checked in advance:
El-Moez Street
Exact time at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Exact hotel location
Exact hotel category
Flight times
Baggage allowance
Entry inside a pyramid
Not Included in the Standard Price
Personal expenses
Drinks in restaurants and at the hotel
Single room supplement
Transfer supplement from Marsa Alam
Transfer supplement from El Quseir
Optional extra services
Additional tickets outside the confirmed standard programme
Tips
Who Is the Cairo & Alexandria from Hurghada Tour For?
This tour may suit you well if you:
Want to combine Cairo and Alexandria in only two days
Want to see the Pyramids and GEM
Are also interested in Greek and Roman history
Prefer flying to spending many extra hours on the road
Want a private tour
Want a German- or English-speaking Egyptologist
Prefer an overnight hotel stay
Do not want planned shopping stops
If your main goal is simply to see the Pyramids, a one-day Cairo flight tour may be easier.
If you want more time for Old Cairo and the capital itself, a dedicated 2-day Cairo tour may suit you better.
Enquire About the Cairo & Alexandria from Hurghada Tour
If you want to combine the Pyramids of Giza with the historic sites of Alexandria, you can enquire about the private 2-day flight tour for your preferred date.
Tell us:
Travel date
Number of adults
Number and ages of children
Hotel name
Holiday resort
Preferred room arrangement
Dietary requirements
Mobility limitations
Any particular requests for Cairo or Alexandria
Because domestic flights are included, available flight times and the final total price are checked before booking.
The hotel, transfers and exact daily programme are then confirmed as well.
