(Mini-Group) Cairo - New Museum, Sphinx, Pyramids

🇪🇬 Cairo Mini-Group Tour with the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

Locations Covered:

🏛️ Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

🫅 Giza Pyramids & Great Sphinx

⛵ Nile River Boat Ride

🛍️ Perfume Factory & Papyrus Institute

Experience Cairo’s top gems in an intimate mini-group of max 10 people. Skip the big crowds and enjoy a comfortable, deep dive into Egypt’s history! You will visit the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)—the world’s largest archaeological museum, featuring King Tut’s complete collection. Afterward, marvel at the iconic Pyramids and the Sphinx.

🗓️ Tour Itinerary*

01:00 AM – Early pick-up from Hurghada via comfortable minibus (approx. 8-hour drive).

Morning – Explore the Giza Pyramids & the Sphinx.

Midday – Visit the brand-new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).

Afternoon – Optional Nile motorboat cruise (€10 extra, paid on board) & buffet lunch.

Late Afternoon – Visit the Papyrus Institute & Perfume Factory (shopping stop).

16:00 - 17:00 – Departure from Cairo.

23:00 – Return to your hotel.

Note: The program order may slightly change depending on traffic and guide decisions.

💰 Prices & Key Details

Adult (13+): €110

Child (6-12): €90 (Minimum age for this tour is 6 years old)

Duration: ~22 hours

Days: Monday & Thursday

🕒 What’s Included:

🚐 Round-trip transfer in modern, air-conditioned minibuses (2018–2022 models).

🇬🇧 Professional English-speaking tour guide.

🎟️ All standard entrance tickets to the attractions.

🍽️ Buffet lunch.

🚖 Transfer Surcharges (per booking, up to 6 people):

El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh, Makadi: +€10 Soma Bay, Safaga: +€20

⚠️ Important Information

Deposit: A €25 per person deposit is required for groups of 3 or more.

Inside the Pyramids: Entry inside the Khufu Pyramid is not included. You can buy a ticket on-site if time permits (~1500 EGP / €25).

Nile Cruise Option: Guests who choose not to join the Nile boat ride will wait on the bus due to local tourism regulations.

Shopping: Guides may offer local products for sale during the tour. This is standard practice in Egypt; purchases are entirely optional.

Restrooms: Cost around 10 EGP at stops, but are free at the lunch restaurant.

Private Tour: This itinerary can be customized as a private tour with a personal car and guide. Contact booking for rates.

🎒 What to Bring:

🪪 Passport with visa & Travel insurance

🥪 Breakfast box (order from your hotel reception the night before) & Water

🧥 Warm clothes (the bus AC can be cold, and winter nights are chilly)

👟 Comfortable shoes & Hat

🔋 Power bank for your phone

💶 Cash (Euros and Egyptian Pounds for tips, toilets, and extras)