From Hurghada To Cairo & Giza Highlights With Gem Full-day Tour

Bissam is a great driver, very smooth overnight drive, comfortable vehicle, always looking after us and taking care of checkpoints etc

Get your guide app booking for a 1 day Hurghada to Cairo highlights tour. Provider Nice Tours. Well paced highlights of Cairo tour! Our tour guide was knowledgeable and entertaining, he took time to speak to us, sing and dance with us and make it an enjoyable experience. Nice Tours were also very polite and responsive over WhatsApp for any questions and queries which makes travelling as a family reassuring. We were picked up at 1am on the dot from our hotel and reached Cairo around 730/8am with 2 restroom breaks and several police check points. I liked how they allowed ample time to explore the pyramids, sphinx. We were encouraged to purchase any souvenirs from a particular stand, for obvious reasons, they tried to charge a fortune but I declined and named my price, which they accepted. We had 30 min free time for rear view photos which I thought was too much. We had paid for the entry into the pyramid, which needed 20 mins tops. There wasnt anything in there apart from holes and rocks. It was a tick off a bucket list for my 8yo as we had been inside a real pyramid. We had a further 75 min free time next to the pyramids but only 10 mins at the sphinx. We were guided on the right side but the better views and photos would've been from the left. It was 1115 by this time. The perfume stop, seemed tideous as by this point we can gone over 16 hours without a meal, 6 hour journey and few hours walk around pyramids in the sun. The herb stop was slotted in well after lunch, short sharp and spicy. If the herb and perfume stop was substituted for a breakfast stop im sure many would agree or if the tour can be extended to allow a 30 min stop somewhere for a proper coffee and some light breakfast or a bakery. I understand the journey stops at 2x service stations but there is no time to use restroom and purchase food plus the quality is compromised and over priced. Also be prepared to pay 1euro or 50EP pp to use toilets at service stations. Finally we had lunch around 12noon. buffet lunch consisting of freshly made naan, salad, soup, lasagne, stuffed okra, rice, veg curry, bbq kebabs and chicken and for dessert kunafe. I wish they would label the food with an Item name and contents. For ease of dietary requirements and allergies. Next stop was the Antiques Mueseum around 1315. Self guided tour. We were given 1 hour which was adequate as a few areas were closed for refurbishment. Finally the 20 min boat ride on the Nile at 3pm. I found this a perfect way to end a busy day with the calming water and fresh breeze. We left Cairo around 4pm and reached Hurghada by 9pm. A full 20 hour trip. Well worth it! Paid around £238. March 2026. The alternative tour for the Grand Egyptian Museum would not allow time for entry into the pyramid, shopping stops and boat ride. So I booked this one for a more authentic Egyptian experience. Positives- punctual, fun packed, detailed, well paced, complete Cairo tour in 1 package Negatives- label food, breakfast

I have never experienced such a poor organisation. Our tour to Cairo was cancelled only hours before the start. We asked about another date which should be two days later. Several times we asked if there is a guarantee that the tour is going to take place and the answer was the whole time that there is going to be no problem. Four minutes before the scheduled pick up time we received a message that the tour is cancelled. The comminication via Whatsapp was very difficult. They answer hours later and you can't be sure and rely on their promises.

guide who made us get on the bus without checking our reservation made though GetYourGuide even if we mentioned clearly our names and room number + showed the screenshot on our phone. Then when the two organisers got in touch and managed to get on the right bus, we got scammed over and over. First, we were asked to do the upgrade for the Great Pyramid entrance at 39€ each (we got the general entrance booked through the website); then we were brought into two shops (a perfume one and a papyrus one) and got pressured into buying things there; we then went eating and here things got well. Then we got to the “National” Egyptian Museum (not the Grand - which was implied in the description of the tour) and in the end we did the boat trip on the Nile as anticipated. In the end the bus drivers asked for tips by handing us empty envelopes. I read that all this is to be expected here in Egypt but we were quite annoyed to be so evidently scammed everywhere we went and force to pay euros just to get rid of people.

Unfortunately, our day trip from Hurghada to Cairo was very disappointing overall. While our second tour guide did his absolute best with what he had - and deserves no blame for the issues we experienced - the trip itself was poorly organised, stressful, and not what we expected. The problems began before we’d even left the hotel. The night before, the company confirmed a 6am pickup from Makadi Bay, but at 5:10am, the driver whatsapped to say he was already on his way and would be with us at 5:30am - half an hour earlier than planned. It was a stressful start to the day, and then, at 5:20am, he started asking me about hotel security clearance, something I had no control over as I’m not hotel staff. Despite the confusion, he eventually arrived late and needed me to sort the security arrangements myself. I had to ask hotel reception to speak to him via WhatsApp voice note to sort this out. In the end, we didn’t leave until around 6:35am - 35 minutes after the original pickup time - and then, unbelievably, he stopped for petrol on the way to the airport. The flight itself was fine, but on arrival in Cairo, things quickly became chaotic. Our assigned tour guide was waiting in the wrong area, and we only found him after a local kindly phoned the company for us. We then had to wait an hour and a half at the airport for our driver to the pyramids, with little communication other than being told the drivers were “stuck in traffic” after dropping people off far away. Considering the company booked our flights and knew our arrival time, this was extremely poor planning. The guide kept stating that “the drivers have been up since 5am”, as if we hadn’t been too. There was also another man with him (seemingly part of the tour company?) screaming at him in Arabic, so we’re not sure what he said, but the argument was quite heated. During the drive, the guide suddenly jumped out of the car before we’d even left the airport to help a lost child at the airport - a kind gesture, but he never came back. We were left alone with the driver, unsure where we were going or what was happening. Thankfully, we were later met by a new guide who took over for the rest of the day and genuinely did everything he could to make up for the chaos. The itinerary didn’t match what was advertised. We visited the the museum first which felt rushed and chaotic due to the earlier delays; we only had about 50 minutes instead of the promised hour. It was crowded and noisy, making it difficult to hear the guide, and we had no opportunity to explore exhibits that interested us. Lunch was also confusing. We had confirmed a vegan meal several days in advance, but when we arrived, neither the guide nor the restaurant staff seemed to understand what “vegan” meant. After a long and confusing back-and-forth, we were shown food (open buffet style) that might have been vegan, but no one could say for certain what was in it. It left us uncomfortable and unsure about what we were actually eating. The tour also stated that soft drinks were included throughout the day but we only received one each after questioning it. Once we finally reached the pyramids, we had a good time for the most part. The site itself was absolutely incredible, and despite the rocky start to the day, we had a genuinely lovely time once there. Our (new) guide was fantastic - friendly, attentive, and protective, making sure we weren’t hassled by scammers. We didn’t feel rushed and had plenty of time to explore, take photos, and really appreciate the experience. The camel section near the pyramids was the most upsetting part of the day. The guide led the group down to the camel area and told us that the money from the rides “helps to feed the camels,” and that if they’re not fed, “the owners will kill and eat them” which is completely false, misleading, and again upsetting. The camels were clearly suffering - thin, distressed, and making awful noises. One struggled to stand under a tourist’s weight. It was genuinely heartbreaking to witness. If their tour insists on including this as part of the tour, guests should be asked if they’d prefer to stay in the cafe before dragging us down there as the cafe was just before this. Afterwards, we were taken to a perfume shop that felt unnecessary and sales-driven. Because of the morning delays, we missed the bazaar completely, and the company also tried to add an unlisted stop at a “papyrus museum.” The group decided to skip it, which turned out to be the right decision - if we’d gone, we likely would have been late for the Nile boat trip and possibly even our flight home, or had to skip the Nile trip completely. The Nile boat trip itself was lovely - calm, scenic, and a peaceful end to an otherwise chaotic day. However, the disorganisation didn’t end there. We arrived back at the airport for our return flight at 7:35pm, leaving us just 40 minutes to check in before the 8:45pm departure (8:15 check in closing). It was completely unnecessary stress after an already long and tiring day. The flight home was then delayed by 1.5 hours -not the company’s fault- but when we landed back in Hurghada, the issues resumed. The driver who was meant to pick us up was 30 minutes late again, and once again, we had to ask a local to ring him to find out where he was. This took multiple attempts at contacting Nice Tours and the driver himself via WhatsApp. He said he’d be five minutes but took closer to fifteen. We were finally collected and didn’t leave the airport until 11:45 pm and arrived back at the hotel for 12:25 which was an exhausting and frustrating end to an already disorganised day. This is a 18.5 hour day, not 14 hours as advertised. Even with the flight delay, this should have been no more than 15.5 hours. The pyramids themselves were absolutely worth seeing, and our final guide was excellent - but sadly, everything else surrounding the experience fell short. With better planning, clearer communication, and more honesty, this could have been an unforgettable experience for all the right reasons.

Our trip was great. Demiana kept us informed before we went and checked we had a good experience afterwards. Jasmine our guide was lovely and informative. Our taxi driver was so nice and polite and looked after us well. Thank you all for an amazing time

Beatiful trip, wonderful pilot (thanks Maddy, you are great man. We visited pyramids (inside too), we saw real mummies and in the end of day we had chill boat trip. Fantastic memories, worth it ;)

Tony was very welcoming and his team were very friendly and spoke excellent English. A nice end to our day in Luxor . I would come again

The Egyptian ambience of cafe is next level 😍 Tony Androw is a hero, he received us very well and provided great hospitality. The staff at reception are helpful and informative.

The guide provided us with all the information and driver were very humble. Thanks Tony Androw for the hospality. CAFE is too good nice place to hangout

left my make up bag with around 300 gbp of products on the bus I have messaged them and I would have paid for it to be returned to me but they have been really unhelpful in this situation so i would not recommend doing a tour with this company as it’s probably happened to many people and you should be able to have your stuff returned even if you have to pay

I had an amazing time on this tour, exploring temples with our lovely guide Mriet, a lovely scenic felucca ride on the Nile river with our captain Mohammed. The staff especially Tony at the Nice cafe showed great hospitality. I enjoyed it all, especially lunch ;)

Excellent tour with Asma Saber today. Super knowledgeable, very good English and we learned a huge amount about Egypt, its history and about the Pharaohs (Valley of the Kings etc). And a very tasty meal was also included, so a great day out!

Yes it was a great tour! It was very organised and we could customise the trip as needed, furthermore there was no pressure to buy things. Asma our tour guide had a degree and she had very good knowledge of ancient Egypt. This helped provide lots of interesting information about the tombs. The bus was also nice and air conditioned.

The tour was amazing in Luxor with our guide, MajedHassan, very knowledgeable and helpful, and Fam was also super nice.

I had a great time on the tour! Majed Hassan was an amazing guide, he was super friendly and helpful and Fam was nice! 10/10

The office and facilities were very nice. Free drinks after a long day of touristing was a great idea. Coffee was really good. Awesome experience overall. Thanks to Tony and Mahmoud haggag

Everyone at nice tours provided a great experience, from Fam and Merna in the office to my guide Majed Hassan. It was a great day out and Dendera temple is definitely a must see when in Luxor. The history was explained well and I was given plenty of times to take photos and ask any questions. Lunch with a view of the Nile followed by the boat ride was a great way to end the day.

We're at the end of day 1 and have been brought to Nice cafe where we've been given a drink by Tony and gifts to check everything is ok and write a review. The day was excellent. We had a private driver pick us up and bring us to Luxor. We were guided round 2 temples which were stunning and goven lots of information on the history. We were taken to a restaurant for lunch overlooking the Nile. We then had a few hours to rest in our hotel which is a nice standard. Then a sunset cruise down the Nile. We are being taken for dinner this evening and then up early tomorrow for the balloon ride and another temple. Would highly recommend based on our experience so far.

Best tour today across Luxor! We have seen lots of things like Karkak and Luxor temple with Adam! He was the best guide and taught us many things about Ancient Egypt, its history, its pharaohs and its architecture. At the end of this beautiful day we received free drinks from Tony to relax and finish our tour with excellent memories!

Nermiin has so much knowledge it is just crazy. Such a nice way to explain complex things and make it enjoyable. Thank you for the great experience!

Very friendly and good experience. Had a lot of fun and good value for money. Went to many tours of them temples and went very smoothly, your guides were very friendly and learnt a lot from them. Also participated in many activities such as hot air balloon and trip to Abu Simbal.

Great trip for those short of time. Our guide Mahmoud and driver Bitr were wonderful . My only comments are for the Tour company Nice Tours themselves- didn't mention the lots of hidden costs associated with going into sites, such as having to buy tickets for the guide for tombs (even though they can't come in with you), cost around $40. I know not the tour company's fault, but they were definitely quite shy with the truth! And along with the extra little costs such as shuttle buses and tips, added up to quite a lot. Also, we arrived well before sunset for our felucca boat trip, but had to wait for others to arrive before leaving, and the sun had set by the time we left!

good tour and service by Fam. we will book this company again when visit Egypt. never forget memorie trip. i really like this trip

From the very beginning, I felt supported and cared for during my tour of Egypt. The team was always attentive, ensuring every detail was perfect. Thanks to the exceptional work of the agency, I experienced some of the best days of my life. Every moment was unforgettable, and their dedication made this journey truly extraordinary.

Amazing tour. The stay, food and the guides were excellent. Very organised. Made us feel safe in an unknown territory and made our trip easy comfortable and memorable

Great tour till now .Mohammed and David were brilliant guides and fam at the Nice office in Luxor was warm and pleasant . Overall a great experience and highly recommended .

I’m giving 4 stars instead of 5 because when purchasing the tickets for the Valley of the Kings, our guide asked for an extra €10 per couple to visit an other tomb that was in the same valley. So we ended up paying the normal entry ticket plus the extra thumb ticket plus the 10€ that the guide asked for in cash. However the tour in Luxor was very comprehensive, covering all the major attractions, is a full-day experience, so be prepared for a long but rewarding day! Our guide was kind, knowledgeable. It’s a great way to explore Luxor and learn about its fascinating history.

To flee!! I booked an excursion to Cairo from hurgada via Getyourguides on Tuesday for Saturday. No information was given to me by this operator. I had to restart myself to finally receive a message on Friday at 7pm announcing that there was no more flight (which is totally false) and so they invited me to cancel. What a shame! I finally managed to organize in a few hours a staggered Sunday outing via the hotel with a much more expensive rate necessarily given the urgency. Do not trust this totally disorganized tour operator, absolutely unprofessional, and who obviously totally mocks his customers.

The day tour was cancelled 15 minutes before the start. The reason given was an unexpected problem with the minibus. There was no substitute bus. After reading the many negative reviews on other portals, I doubt that the real reasons were given to me. I suspect the bus was overcrowded and I was sorted out as an individual. This is unprofessional.

TONY Tony responded appropriately and with courtesy. It was a cool and comfortable room, free drinks and a good break from the tour.

Everything has been organized great!!! All the lovely guides, very experienced knowledge, also with good humor which is very important. Fantastic punctuality and every moment we had a message that told us what to do the next day. It was a fantastic experience. All very attentive. We're not done yet, and we're already waiting to come back. Thank you all. We'll meet again and we'll meet you. Thank you!!!

It was a fulfilling program. My guide, Adam, was very friendly and very nice. NICE CAFE staff Tony was kind too.

This was my most beautiful guide tour ever. Amer did everything for me, I'm a bit disabled and he stood by me with everything. An excellent driver!!! Magda has shown me around all the temples very great and also took good care of me. Now I have a delicious Egyptian tea with TonyAshraf in the Nice Cafe and feel very comfortable here too. Tomorrow the beautiful journey continues. First balloon ride, then with Magda the West Bank and then Amer drives me back to Hurghada. If I could I would give 100 points. Thanks for everything 👍🙂 And I feel like coming back. Andreas

The whole tour was fantastic. We were in contact at all times with Tony for any questions. It's an intense 5 day tour but it's definitely worth it. I would repeat it without hesitation.