Traveling from Hurghada to Cairo - a guide for tourists. A tiring excursion to the Egyptian pyramids. Distance from Hurghada to the Cheops pyramid.

The distance from Moscow to Cairo is 2900 kilometers, from Novosibirsk - 4900, and from Hurghada - only 456 kilometers. So a holiday in Hurghada is a great opportunity to see the preserved wonder of the world - the Egyptian pyramids, because it is in the vicinity of Cairo that they are located.

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Far from the Red Sea, colorful fish and All Inclusive, you will touch structures whose age is measured in millennia and see the treasures of Ancient Egypt. You may remember the paragraph from your school history curriculum about the pyramids and the use of slave labor - in Giza, a picture from a school textbook will come to life.

Excursion schedule and cost

There are two ways to Cairo: seven hours by bus, or 45 minutes by plane. Let's be honest: even by plane, the journey will take several hours, because you need to get to airport in Hurghada, go through all the formalities, fly, and then get from Cairo airport to the pyramids. Be prepared to spend at least 12 hours on the road.

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Usually a bus tour from Hurghada to Cairo departs after midnight, and by 9-10 am the bus, having been stuck in traffic jams on the Cairo streets, arrives at the pyramids. Options are possible: some excursions begin with a visit to the Egyptian National Museum, or with a cruise on the Nile. In most cases, these three parts are included in the mandatory program. Some tour operators include a visit to the perfume museum or papyrus production workshop, or other attractions in Cairo. Travelers return to Hurghada by midnight.

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If time permits, take a two-day excursion by bus: it is less tiring, and there are many times more impressions, because in two days you can also get to Alexandria, or wander around Cairo to your heart’s content.

The cost of the excursion in 2017 is 60-80 dollars per person. The price for a two-day excursion also depends on the cost of the hotel, starting from $120.

Flying to the pyramids by plane costs 3-4 times more, and traveling by bus costs from $200.

Organizational aspects

You should not travel to Cairo with preschool children and primary schoolchildren, it will be difficult for them to spend so much time on the bus. But for schoolchildren who are studying or are already familiar with the history of Ancient Egypt, it will be interesting to see with their own eyes what they read about in the textbook; studying living history is much more interesting. There is another argument for teenagers: in film « Transformers » : revenge of the fallen » Devastator destroys the Pyramid of Khafre, one of the pyramids from the Giza Plateau.

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There are different guides- someone enthusiastically recalls an Egyptologist with an excellent knowledge of Russian, and many tourists who bought a cheap excursion at a street excursion bureau sadly state that their guide spoke Russian with difficulty and could not answer the travelers’ questions.

Things that are best to take with you are a camera, sunscreen, a hat, comfortable shoes and water. You can buy water on the spot if you can negotiate a price, but it’s better to take it with you.

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An inflatable pillow may come in handy on the bus.(someone takes a pillow from the hotel). In winter, a warm jacket will be useful, especially if you plan to stay in Cairo overnight.

Lunch is included in the excursion price, but a strategic reserve, in case you want to have a snack, will not hurt - next to the pyramids, merchants offer mainly souvenirs and water.

The choice of location for lunch depends on the tour operator, usually a restaurant either on the banks of the Nile or overlooking the pyramids.

Sergey, 36 years old, writes in his review:

« The road from Hurghada was scary, but everything turned out to be quite comfortable, the bus was air conditioned, the road was smooth, we had pillows, so we managed to sleep on the way there and take a nap on the way back » .

Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx

The ancient Egyptians considered Giza the valley of death, but now it is the busiest place in Egypt. Tourists from all over the world are ready to endure a long journey for the sake of the pyramids; at the foot of the majestic structures you will meet like-minded people from all over the world: from Japan, China, the USA and Europe, even from Australia.

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You'll get around three main pyramids: Cheops, Khafre and Mikerin. In 2017, entry into the Cheops pyramid was allowed, but Only 300 tickets are sold daily, 150 of them in the morning, and another 150 in the evening. Only the most persistent lovers of Egyptology get there.

Tour groups can visit the Pyramid of Khafre. If it is important for you to visit the pyramid, check with the organizers in advance whether the visit is included in the program, and if not, whether you can pay for admission on the spot. The Pyramid of Mikerin, accessible in previous years, is closed to tourists in 2017.

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Around the main three pyramids there are more than a hundred smaller pyramids and temples.

In ancient times, the pyramids were covered with gold, but now the basalt lining is preserved only on the top of the Khafre pyramid, and all the gold from the pyramids was stolen by the French conquerors in the 19th century.

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Great Sphinx- ruler of the Nile and guardian of the pyramids, located at the pyramid of Khafre. The ancient Egyptians believed that the fertility of the fields depended on his mercy. Ancient sculptors gave the Sphinx a resemblance to Pharaoh Khafre. After restoration, which ended in November 2014, tourists are allowed to get close to the sphinx.

Review from Victoria, 25 years old:

« You definitely need to visit the pyramids, whether from Hurghada or from Sharm el-Sheikh itself, otherwise why go to Egypt at all! Bring plenty of water and something for breakfast. Don't be tempted to take a photo on a camel for free - getting off it can cost a hefty sum » .

Egyptian National Museum in Cairo

Egyptian Museum is located in the center of Cairo, on the way there there is an opportunity to observe the life of the metropolis. The museum is not crowded, but when the exhibits stored in it are brought to other countries, those who dream of seeing them are ready to spend the night in line just to see them. So take this opportunity, you can look in Cairo at sarcophagus and mask of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, mummies of other Egyptian pharaohs and other Egyptian treasures.

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Taking photographs in the museum is prohibited, even with a mobile phone. The caretakers are vigilant, and you can easily find high-quality photos of the exhibits on the Internet. So it’s better to see more in the allotted time. See « All » will not succeed - in the collection of the Egyptian Museum there are no less than one hundred and sixty thousand exhibits, reflecting five thousand years of the country's history.

Entrance to the hall with the mummies of the pharaohs is for an additional fee, which for tourists is 100 Egyptian pounds.

Olga, 37 years old, says:

« Stunning place, impressive collection of ancient artifacts. To explore the museum briefly, two hours is enough, but to wander around in style - even a day will not be enough. Before entering the museum, the guide gave us headphones so that we could hear his explanations, so we could have a good time. No wonder it took so long to travel from Hurghada » .

Additional objects

At the end of a busy day, the excursion arrives at Cairo museum or workshop, where local artisans demonstrate papyrus making technology or create perfume compositions.

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Some tour operators offer to visit Citadel and Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, or for an additional fee go on a walk along the Nile (cost is about $10).

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If you have chosen a two-day excursion, it is possible to go on evening cruise on the Nile, or admire music and light show at the foot of the pyramids.

Bring long sleeves on your excursion to the pyramids, a shawl is suitable for women so as not to get sunburned while walking through the pyramids.

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In Cairo, do not take anything from merchants, even if they swear that it is free. Deception of tourists is an important source of income for local residents.

Don't try to take pictures on a camel, if you really want to, ask someone to back you up so you can get off. Or get ready to pay for this « service » .

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Despite a series of revolutions, tourists prefer to travel around Egypt on their own. Once you arrive on a package tour and have traveled around most of the country on excursion tours, you begin to easily navigate the area. Moreover, the territory of the state is not that large. You can see all the famous sights in about 7-10 days, including travel.

Are the Pyramids of Giza open to tourists?

The situation in Egypt today remains quite calm. Foreigners in any city are respected and left untouched; even around the capital you can move freely, armed with a phone with the Internet and Google maps. Well, you need to have some currency in Egyptian pounds with you. Of course, it is better to keep documents and money “close to your heart” in order to avoid unforeseen situations.

The attitude towards the situation in Egypt can be expressed as follows: “ You won't lose money in Egypt if you don't give it away yourself" The most difficult thing for a Russian tourist is to not empty your own wallet on your own, under the influence of some magical charm. This especially applies to Russians, and to Russian women, who, for some inexplicable reason, lose not only green bills, but also their heads... In general, if you cannot control your emotions and are easily hypnotized, then it is better to go to Crimea.

At first glance, it only seems that the Pyramids of Giza are located on the border of the worlds. In fact, upon arrival in Egypt everything becomes extremely clear. The traffic pattern around the city is thousands of times simpler than in the Moscow Metro) Traveling around Egypt is not so difficult as traveling through the territory of Giza, where the pyramids are located. There is something to compare with when previously the excursion was accompanied by a travel agency. There are disadvantages and huge advantages to traveling independently, which are all in order.

How to get to the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt on your own

So, you are in Egypt or have arrived at one of the resorts on the Red Sea. Let's assume, Makadi, from Sharm el-Sheikh it will be further away, as well as from Luxor or Aswan (wherever ours take us), you can by plane or by bus. The algorithm is the same: from anywhere in Egypt you need to get to Cairo.

You can book a hotel in Cairo near the Pyramids of Giza. Then you can reach the sights on foot or contemplate them from the window. Hotels near the Giza plateau.

By plane

Local airlines are EgyptAir. You can buy tickets online on the carrier’s website: http://www.egyptair.com/. English language. Travel time, depending on the city, is from 30 minutes (Hurghada) to 1 hour (Sharm, Luxor).

We book a ticket, print it out, and arrive at the airport - domestic airlines terminal - Domestic Airlines. In any case, you can show your ticket and ask airport security. Check-in is also 40 minutes before departure.

You must have a passport with a valid visa. It is recommended to purchase a local Vodafone, Mobinil or Etisalat SIM card.

Also write down the telephone numbers of the Russian consulate in, which, however, answer very rarely and only in the morning hours. In case of unforeseen situations:

1. In order not to get lost in Egypt, like any other country, you need to have a phone with the Internet and a charger with you. The battery can be restored in any cafe for a small fee (about $0.5-1 in Egyptian pounds equivalent). If you come across quarrelsome staff, it’s free.
2. Knowledge of basic English and Arabic key phrases is desirable:

• Aiza has been removed from Ahramat fi Giza - we need a bus to the Giza pyramids.
• Ana makhteg (makhtega - female) otobis rakam e li Ahramat fi Giza - What bus number do I need to get to the pyramids of Giza.
• CANCER huh? - What number?
• BikEm? - how much? (price)

3. When you arrive at Cairo airport, take a taxi at the exit directly to the Pyramids of Giza or your hotel. Or you can go to the nearest public transport stop in Cairo. This will be a metro, bus or minibus. Since the airport is located in the Heliopolis area, you can take a taxi to the nearest bus stop. The cost for foreigners is approximately $10. From there take the metro to the station Giza.

4. The area with the pyramids is located at the very edge on the opposite side of the city. Please note that a trip around Cairo may take several hours due to traffic jams, transport breakdowns, etc. Water can be bought at any kiosk or store.

5. The entrance to the pyramids closes at 17.00, so it is better to plan your flight to Cairo earlier in the morning.

By bus

Moving between cities in Egypt is carried out by the following companies:

• Go Bus. https://gobus-eg.com/ Phone: 19567 for calls from Egypt.
• Hi Jet. http://highjet-eg.com/en/about-us Phone: 16108 for contacts in Egypt.

Buses leave every 40 minutes. You can check the departure time by calling in English. Ticket prices range from 50 to 150 Egyptian pounds (from 8 to 20 $).

There is a Go Bus stop in the Medinet Nasr and Tahrir Square areas. From there you can take a taxi, which will be very expensive, to the pyramids - from $30 or more, depending on the driver’s complacency. You can also get to Giza by metro. The stops are nearby. You can look it up on Google maps. Select direction to. You can walk from the station to the pyramids. Ask the local “Ahramat” and the locals will definitely show you the direction.

Entrance to the pyramids of Egypt

Access to the pyramids is through a police post. If the trip is carried out on a tour, then after checking the documents, entry to the observation deck is allowed, then tourists pass next to and go down to the Sphinx. Ticket prices at the box office are in Egyptian pounds. If they demand a high price, complain to the police at the entrance.

In other words, in Egypt tourists are deceived, read: “they make money from foreigners,” at every step. By the way, Egyptians also bargain in their own stores. This is alien to the European mentality, but bargaining is one of the games of trade in the East, which sometimes turns into a theatrical performance. For an independent trip, it is recommended to know as much information as possible, read reviews from tourists and avoid provocations.

Benefits of traveling to Giza on your own

There are a lot of positive aspects to traveling to the pyramids:

How to go to the pyramids, with a group from a hotel or on an individual tour, is up to travelers to decide. Independent trips always give a lot of impressions, close acquaintance with another culture, discovery of new opportunities and unforgettable impressions. All this is valid only with knowledge of basic words in the English language, courage and desire to discover new boundaries.

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The Egyptian resort of Hurghada has, perhaps, the most advantageous tourist location. It is not too far away to reach all the main tourist attractions. Of course, every self-respecting tourist vacationing in Hurghada should definitely go on an excursion to the Great Pyramids. Although this trip is quite long in time, it is worth it, because you will have a great opportunity to see the only completely preserved and not destroyed of all the seven wonders of the world. The pyramids themselves are located in Cairo. Therefore, the road there is not close. Many travelers, before going to Egypt on vacation, decide for themselves the question, from which resort is it more convenient to get to the pyramids? From Hurghada or Sharm el-Sheikh? The answer here can only be unequivocal – from Hurghada, of course.

Since the road is long, you need to prepare in advance for the fact that departure from the hotel will be very early - approximately 3-4 o’clock in the morning. It must be said that this is absolutely not some kind of whim of travel agencies, it’s just that the city authorities deliberately limit visits to the pyramids to a certain number of people per day. No more than 300 visitors per day are allowed into the territory. This is due to the fact that the moist air exhaled by a large number of people adds excessive humidity to the atmosphere, due to which harmful salts are deposited on the walls of the pyramids. In this regard, the number of tickets sold per day is limited - 150 in the morning and 150 at lunch. Leaders of excursion groups, as a rule, agree in advance with cashiers and reserve the required number for morning visits. Therefore, it is easier for tourists traveling independently to visit the pyramids to purchase tickets in the afternoon.

When you choose the agency with which you would prefer to go to explore the pyramids, do not strive for cheapness. This won't always be the best option. You must clearly understand that Egypt is an extremely hot country, and it will be very difficult for you to travel in a bus that is not equipped with air conditioning and comfortable seats. After all, a one-way trip takes about 6 hours, and you still have to return back. The approximate price for such a trip is $60 per adult and $40 per child.

Since the excursion to the pyramids from Hurghada will take you about a day including travel, think in advance about what you will need to take with you. You shouldn’t take a bunch of unnecessary things with you, you only need to take a hat; light clothing that protects from dust and sun; camera or video camera; something to drink and light sandwiches; insurance, documents and, of course, money.

If you come to inspect the pyramids in an organized group, then all your problems will immediately disappear and you will go to the long-awaited exhibits. But if you arrived on your own, then first of all go to the box office to buy tickets. It is likely that a surprise will await you - you are allowed to inspect no more than two pyramids per day. Then you will have to come here again. To view the Cheops Pyramid you will have to pay approximately $10. You will have to pay an extra dollar for the opportunity to take photographs. Inspecting other pyramids costs a little less, but you can inspect small pyramids for free.

So, closer to noon, the long-awaited pyramids will appear before your eyes. First of all, you will need to examine the largest and most popular ones - the pyramids of Cheops, Khafre, Mikerin, Djoser and Sneferu. You will also certainly see the guardian of all large pyramids - the figure of the Great Sphinx. Unfortunately, many tourists experience some disappointment when they see the pyramids. As a rule, much more is expected. But, on the other hand, you will be able to take plenty of photographs against their majestic background and proudly show your wonderful pictures to your friends.

After visiting the pyramids, you will certainly be taken to a perfume shop, then to a papyrus shop, and finally to the famous Cairo Archaeological Museum. This is not surprising - they are all sponsorship points. Perhaps an excursion to the Cairo Museum will be the most valuable thing you will see in a day. Here you will truly plunge into the atmosphere of ancient Egypt, get acquainted with a huge number of extremely interesting exhibits, see golden masks, sarcophagi of the pharaohs and many other wonderful things. Usually, when the Cairo Museum comes to other cities with its collection, people stand in kilometer-long queues to get into it. You will have a great opportunity to see this entire collection in its entirety and without any queue.

And one more thing - the trip from Hurghada to the pyramids is still very long and tiring. Try not to take small children with you or not plan it at all. Do not buy such an excursion from Egyptian travel agencies. They, as a rule, are never responsible for anything. It’s better to overpay, but go with your own tour operator. Then your trip will be more successful.

Tourists arriving on holiday in Egypt are usually interested in pyramids much more than other local attractions. Against the backdrop of all the existing ancient buildings, the Pyramid of Cheops is of particular interest.

Find out why it is remarkable and what you need to remember when going on this kind of excursion.

During this excursion you will see three adjacent pyramids of Ancient Egypt, namely:

• Cheops;
• Mekerina;
• Khafre.

Among them, the Cheops pyramid is the tallest.

A monument to ancient Egyptian civilization is located near the city, in the suburbs of Cairo. It is extremely difficult to establish the exact time of construction of the pyramid: the data of numerous studies differ greatly from each other. The Egyptians themselves believe that construction work began in 2480 BC. and this event is celebrated annually on August 23.

According to historians, about 100 thousand workers were simultaneously engaged in the construction of the pyramid. During the first decade of convict labor, a road was made to transport stone blocks and the underground structures were completed. The monument itself was erected over another 20 years.

The height and overall size of the monument are truly impressive. Initially, the pyramid rose to about 147 m, but time has not been kind to the monument: as a result of the loss of cladding and being covered with sand, the previously given figure decreased to 137 m.

At the base of the pyramid is a square with a side of 230 m. According to average data, the construction of the monument took more than 2.3 million blocks, each of which weighs an average of 2500 kg.

The price of a trip to the pyramids depends on where you live and how you will get to the excursion. Those living in Cairo or Giza will not have any problems with the trip - the distance is short, you can also get there by bus. As for popular Egyptian resorts, the fastest way to get to the pyramids is from Hurghada - the distance is about 457 km. Taba is a little further - about 495 km. The longest road will be for residents of Sharm el-Sheikh - about 576 km.

Far? Naturally! And it’s good that you found out about this before the trip, and not after arriving in Egypt. In general, you will have to spend about a day traveling to the pyramids and back.

As for the tour, in specialized agencies it is most often called an “excursion to Cairo”, and in addition to the famous pyramids, it includes visits to local museums and various shopping shops, mainly sponsored ones.

The cost of the excursion also depends on how exactly you are going to get to the Cheops Pyramid. So, tourists are usually taken from Hurghada by bus. Guests of Sharm el-Sheikh and Taba have access to flights. Average prices are as follows:

• bus tour from Hurghada – $50-70 per adult and $40-50 per child ticket;
• by bus from Sharm el-Sheikh - $50-60, by plane - $170-190;
• by bus from Taba - $50-70, by plane - $250-270.

Helpful advice! Don’t immediately discount the possibility of flying. First, familiarize yourself with the features of the road to the pyramids and back. It is possible that after studying the information presented you will change your mind.

There are no questions about the flight - you board the plane, wait a little, and now you are already at your destination. Tourists who choose bus tours need to know the following:

• firstly, it is hot in Egypt at any time of the year. To prevent travelers from getting sick during a bus trip, travel agencies provide transfers mainly at night;
• secondly, you can’t count on traveling in a comfortable modern bus with powerful air conditioning. Of course, such vehicles have air conditioning, but they rarely “cope” with the local climate. During the trip, do not hesitate to ask the driver to increase the air conditioning power.

You will arrive in the suburbs of Cairo around 7-8 am. Here you will be asked to join the caravan and calmly, accompanied by local guards, proceed to your destination. You will reach approximately 10-11 o'clock in the morning.

After listening to the guide's stories, seeing the areas open to tourists, taking the desired number of pictures, you will go back to the hotel and get to your room late at night.

Description of the pyramid

The external design of the monument is very interesting and unusual. On the walls you can see many grooves of various sizes. When viewed from the right angle, the individual lines form an incredibly tall portrait of a man believed to be one of the deities of ancient Egyptian civilization. Around the main image there are several pictures and other design elements of a more modest size, namely:

• bird-plane;
• interior plans;
• trident;
• texts with beautiful signs, etc.

On the northern part of the monument you can see a beautiful image of a woman and a man with bowed heads. The painting was painted shortly before the installation of the last stone.

The pyramid in question is not a simple stone monument, but a well-thought-out structure with an extensive system of corridors. The first of them has a length of about 47 meters - this is the so-called. "big gallery" From here you can get to the Cheops chamber, which has a height of about 6 m and dimensions of 10.5 x 5.3 m. The room is lined with granite. There are no ornaments.

Here tourists are invited to look at the empty sarcophagus. It was brought here during the construction of the pyramid, because... the dimensions of the product would not allow carrying the product later. There is a similar chamber in almost every pyramid. It was in such premises that the rulers found their final refuge.

Of the decorations and inscriptions inside the pyramid, the only thing worth noting is the portrait in the corridor through which you can get to the Queen’s chamber. Externally, the portrait looks like a photograph taken in stone.

In general, there are 3 chambers in the pyramid. The first burial chamber was cut out of the rock foundation, but was never completed. A narrow corridor about 120 m long leads to the unfinished cell. To connect the 1st and 2nd cells, a low (about 175 cm) 35-meter corridor was made. The next burial chamber of the Cheops pyramid is traditionally called the “queen’s chamber,” although according to ancient Egyptian custom, the wives of rulers found their final refuge in their own pyramids of more modest size.

The history of the “Queen’s Chamber” is very interesting. According to legend, in ancient times the pyramid was the main temple of the so-called. Supreme Deity. Special religious ceremonies were held here, shrouded in darkness and mystery. According to legend, inside the pyramid lived an unknown creature with the body of a man and the face of a lion. And the keys of Eternity were constantly in the hands of this creature. Only people who had undergone a series of purification procedures could see the “lion-faced” one. Only they received the magical Divine Name from the High Priest. And the person who learned the secret of the name was endowed with great magical power, not inferior to the power of the pyramid itself.

The main ceremony was carried out in the royal chamber. The initiate was tied to a ritual cross and placed in a large sarcophagus. While staying in it, the candidate found himself in the space between the material and divine worlds, where knowledge came to him that was inaccessible to mere mortals.

Inside the Cheops pyramid there is a vault above the pharaoh's chamber)

Another one branches off from the previously mentioned corridor, leading directly to the pharaoh’s chamber.

Pyramid of Cheops - tomb of the pharaoh

The internal structure of the pyramid is not limited to chambers and corridors alone. There are ventilation shafts and additional rooms. For example, in one of these rooms there is a table, and on it there is a book telling about the development of events in the country and the main achievements of civilization during the construction of the monument. The purpose of many other rooms and passages still remains unknown.

The purpose of the underground structures located at the foot of the building has not been fully determined. Some of them were opened at different periods of time. So, for example, archaeologists who studied the pyramid in 1954 found a wooden boat in one of the underground chambers - this is the oldest known ship created by man. No nails were used to build the boat. Traces of silt found on the ship led to the conclusion that before the death of the pharaoh, the ship managed to sail along the Nile.

When planning an excursion to the Cheops Pyramid, remember: this is a very exhausting journey. It is recommended to go on such a tour only during relatively cool periods of the year: from October to April. If possible, do not take children. It is unlikely that little tourists will be interested in when the pharaoh ruled and what he became famous for. There is no entertainment waiting for them inside the pyramid either.

If possible, avoid cooperation with local excursion companies: reviews from travelers indicate the extreme irresponsibility of such organizations. It is better to pay for the excursion at your travel agency. This way, you will overpay a little, but you can be sure that if necessary, you will have someone to file a claim with.

Try to find out as much information as possible about the tour guide. The best informants are hotel employees and guests. The qualifications of the guide on such trips are very important. With an inexperienced guide who barely speaks Russian, you will simply not be interested.

And one last word of advice: don’t expect anything extraordinary from your trip to the Cheops pyramid. Treat the excursion as one of the points on your route. Listen to the guide's stories, examine the parts of the building open to travelers, take some beautiful photographs and add a visit to the Cheops Pyramid to your personal tourist bucket list.

Have a nice holiday!

Table – Transfer cost to Giza (Cairo)

Video – Cheops Pyramid Egypt

For the vast majority of the inhabitants of our planet, Egypt is associated with the pyramids. Hundreds of thousands of tourists visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World every year. You will definitely remember this excursion for the rest of your life, and not only because of the ancient buildings. There are a number of not very pleasant moments for tourists, which it is better to know about in advance.

Excursion cost

The cost of a trip to Cairo depends on two factors: where you are coming from and what you are traveling with.

Closest way to get there:

• from Hurghada – 457 km
• from Taba you will have to cover a distance of 495 km
• Sharm El Sheikh – 576 km

A visit to this excursion is “minus a day” from your vacation. Excursion to Cairo" includes:

• visit to the Cairo Museum
• perfume museum
• sponsor shops (where would we be without them!)

The price may be affected by the type of transport. Bus trips are organized from Hurghada, and you can also get there by plane from Sharm El Sheikh. Prices in 2019 are as follows:

• From Hurghada - $60 ($40 for a child) by bus
• From Sharm El Sheikh - $185 ($165) by plane and $55 ($45) by bus
• From Taba - $65 ($45) by bus and $265 ($245) by plane

How tiring is the journey to Cairo?

You will set off at night (approximately around 1:00). The bus will have certain amenities, but climate control works more or less tolerably only in the European climate.

In the conditions of Egypt, where even at night in the season it is +25, the cabin will be hot, sweaty and humid. In some places you will have to poke the driver with a request to turn on the air conditioner at full power and catch the cold air with your face. In this situation, by 7-8 am you will reach the suburbs of Cairo, where you will join a caravan that, under armed guard, will proceed to the Egyptian pyramids.

Closer to noon, under the scorching sun, majestic pyramids will appear before your eyes. Unfortunately, in reality they are not at all so impressive, but the photographs turn out to be valid in any case.

After visiting the pyramids, you will definitely visit a couple of sponsorship points:

• perfume shop
• papyrus shop

The Cairo Museum is the most interesting and valuable in this excursion.

At the Cairo Museum you will plunge into the atmosphere of ancient Egypt. You will see a huge number of interesting exhibits, golden masks and sarcophagi of the pharaohs and much more.

When a museum comes to European cities with an exhibition, kilometer-long queues line up, but you will have the opportunity to visit the entire exhibition.

The excursion to the Egyptian pyramids is very grueling. It will be very difficult for children, because by the end of the day they will not be at all interested in which pharaoh ruled from 9 to 18 years old, but gained worldwide fame (his name was Tutanhot). Since 2018, excursions to Cairo from Hurghada can be booked on an individual basis. In this case:

• Russian-speaking guide will work only with your group
• separate transport
• the route and program will be slightly different for the better

It is better to buy a tour directly from your tour operator. It’s better to overpay a little, but reserve the right to cancel the insurance if problems arise or the quality of the trip is poor. Still, 500 km with an Egyptian driver at the wheel is no joke.

If possible, try to find out more information about the guide on the spot. Local traders will assure you that they have almost a purebred Russian as a guide, so it is better to ask tourists before your vacation or at the hotel. A good guide plays a very important role on such a long trip.