Cairo to Hurghada Tours

What our customers ask about Cairo to Hurghada Tours

• What would be an example itinerary between Cairo and Hurghada?

  A standard 10-day route gives travelers a comprehensive look at Egypt's key sites. The journey starts with exploring Cairo's Pyramids and Egyptian Museum for 2 days. A short flight takes you to Aswan to see the Temple of Philae and High Dam. The next 3-4 days are spent on a Nile cruise stopping at Kom Ombo Edfu and Luxor where you'll explore the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple. The trip concludes with 3 days in Hurghada on the Red Sea coast where water activities like snorkeling are popular. A TourRadar traveler noted "Each guide was not only highly knowledgeable about Egypt's history culture and landmarks but also passionate about sharing their insights and stories."

• What are the most common destinations visited between Cairo and Hurghada?

  The route follows the Nile Valley's historic path starting in Cairo with its Pyramids and Egyptian Museum. From there visitors head to Aswan for the Temple of Philae and High Dam before continuing to the ancient temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu. Luxor's Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple Complex mark major stops before reaching Hurghada's beaches. One TourRadar traveler shared "The Nile cruise was amazing allowing us to witness Egypt's timeless beauty and majesty from the stunning temples of Luxor to the mystical Valley of the Kings."

• What is the average price to expect for a Cairo to Hurghada tour?

  Tours cost between 1200-3000 USD per person with prices varying based on trip length and comfort level. The fee typically covers stays at 4-5 star hotels like the Sunrise Pyramids Hotel in Giza and Swiss Inn Resort in Hurghada plus a Nile cruise guided tours most meals and domestic travel. According to a TourRadar traveler: "The tour was absolutely worth the price with excellent hotels knowledgeable guides and a fantastic Nile cruise experience."

• What transportation methods are used between Cairo and Hurghada?

  Tours combine different travel modes including domestic flights from Cairo to Luxor or Aswan Nile cruise ships between river cities and comfortable buses for road transfers to Hurghada. Companies like Beyond The Nile Tours handle all transportation logistics. As one traveler reported: "All transport necessary to realize the tour was well coordinated and the domestic flights made the journey efficient."

• What is the average distance covered on a Cairo to Hurghada tour?

  The full journey spans roughly 500 kilometers by road. This includes a flight from Cairo to Aswan (700km) cruise travel from Aswan to Luxor (200km) and a final road stretch from Luxor to Hurghada (300km). Tour reviews often mention: "The transport was comfortable though some journeys were long - especially the 5-hour bus ride from Luxor to Hurghada."

• What are the key historical sites typically visited between Cairo and Hurghada?

  The route connects Egypt's most significant ancient landmarks. In Cairo visitors explore the Pyramids of Giza and Egyptian Museum. Luxor offers the Karnak and Luxor Temples Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut. Along the Nile stops include the temples of Philae Kom Ombo and Edfu. One TourRadar traveler shared: "The team did a highly commendable job ensuring we saw all the wonderful sights from the pyramids to ancient Luxor tombs before reaching the beautiful Red Sea beaches."