Cairo Day Trip from Marsa Alam: Private & Small Group

This private Cairo Day Trip from Marsa Alam is the most comfortable way to see Egypt’s greatest wonders in a single day. Travel with your own small group of up to 8 people in an air-conditioned vehicle, with a dedicated Egyptologist guide for the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum and historic Old Cairo.

Why Choose a Private Cairo Tour from Marsa Alam?

Forget crowded tour buses. Your vehicle is matched to your group size: a sedan for 1–3 travelers, a minivan for 4–5, and a Toyota HiAce for larger groups. You travel only with your own small group, your guide has time for your questions, and the long journey from the Red Sea is far more relaxing.

The Great Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx

Your day starts on the Giza Plateau. Stand before the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing, and see the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure.

Then meet the Great Sphinx, the giant limestone guardian with a lion’s body and a pharaoh’s face, while your guide shares 4,500 years of history and the best photo spots.

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

Minutes from the pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum is the largest archaeological museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization.

Climb the Grand Staircase lined with royal statues, stand beneath the colossal statue of Ramses II, and see the complete Tutankhamun collection, including his golden treasures.

Historic Old Cairo & Shopping

After an oriental buffet lunch, continue to Old Cairo, where centuries of Coptic and Islamic heritage meet in historic lanes and landmarks. End the day with time to shop for papyrus, perfume oils and handmade souvenirs.

Good to Know

Cairo is around 8 hours by road from Marsa Alam, so the tour starts with a pickup around midnight and you arrive in Cairo in the morning. Pickup time depends on your hotel’s location and is confirmed after booking. Hotel pickup is also available from Port Ghalib and El Quseir.

Prefer less time on the road? Choose our 2-Day Cairo Overnight Tour from Marsa Alam and spend the night in Cairo.

• Pickup is around midnight at the start of your tour date. For example, if you book for 10 May, pickup is on the night between 9 and 10 May. Your exact pickup time is confirmed after booking based on your hotel’s location.
• Ask your hotel to prepare a breakfast box for the journey.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes, a hat and sunscreen.
• Dress modestly, with shoulders and knees covered, for religious sites in Old Cairo.
• Entrance fees of $60 per person are mandatory and not included in the tour price.
• Entry inside the Great Pyramid requires a separate ticket and is not included.
• Bring a pillow, music or a book for the long drive.