The 13 Bus Day Trips in Hurghada That Earn the Fare

1.VIP Day Trip to Cairo by Bus with Top Tour operators

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 739 reviews · from $130Our pick

Travel from Hurghada to Cairo with hotel pickup, a local guide, and lunch included. You’ll visit the Egyptian Museum, Giza Pyramids, and Sphinx, then stop at a traditional perfume shop. Guides such as Ahmed, Mamdouh, and Shrouq have been praised for clear explanations and helpful service. The day lasts about 14 to 15 hours, with an optional Nile boat ride.

“Fantastic day! Wifi, snacks and drinks plus TV made the trip alot easier. Driver and guide were both Fantastic and would 100% reccommend visiting with them, makes the whole day plus helps with the locals and tips!!”

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2.Day Tour to Cairo from Hurghada By Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 46 reviews · from $56

You leave your Hurghada hotel around 1:30 a.m. for Cairo by air-conditioned coach, with a qualified Egyptology guide such as Ahmed, Amr Hussein, or Aya depending on language. The day includes the Egyptian Museum, local lunch, Giza’s pyramids, and the Sphinx. Entrance fees and optional stops cost extra.

“Very good way to see both Cairo/Giza when in Hurghada. Comfortable journey on the coach there end back and the lunch and pyramids were amazing. Drinks at lunch are only 50EGP£ hot & cold. I think this trip does have good value desRead more”

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3.Day Tour To Luxor from Hurghada by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $52

This long day trip takes you from Hurghada to Luxor by air-conditioned bus, with guides such as Mohammed, Mustafa, Hazem, and Ahmed leading visits to Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch, hotel transport, and a guide are included, but entrance fees, optional boat rides, shopping stops, and distant hotel transfers cost extra.

“Marvellous day out in Louxor! Our guide Mohammed is passionate about his job and will answer all your questions, thank you Ramses ,-)The day is full on and you will see many breathtaking sights. We had to pay £10 extra for a Nile cruise whicRead more”

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4.Day Tour To Luxor from Hurghada by Bus with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $33

Spend about 15 hours traveling from Hurghada to Luxor by bus with hotel pickup, an Egyptologist guide, lunch, and visits to the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, and Karnak Temple. Guides such as Khaled, Mahmoud, Elia, and Omar Sayed have been praised for clear, friendly explanations. Entrance fees cost extra.

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5.Day trip to Luxor by bus from El Gouna

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · from $21Best value

Leave El Gouna at 4 a.m. for a German-speaking guided tour of Luxor. In a small group of up to 11, you visit Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, the Colossi of Memnon, and an alabaster workshop. Lunch, entry fees, and air-conditioned transport are included, though El Gouna pickup costs extra.

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6.Day Trip to Cairo from Hurghada By Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $52

Travel from Hurghada to Cairo by air-conditioned bus for a long but memorable day at the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, and a local shopping stop. A qualified Egyptologist guide, lunch, and hotel transport are included. Plan extra money for entrance fees, optional stops, and transfers from resort areas outside Hurghada.

“Very long day but there is no choice as the travel time is long. 2 rest stops on the way and one returning so it’s fine. Everything as described and well organized except there was no trip to bazaar but trips to papyrus factory and perfume fRead more”

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7.Day Tour To Cairo From Hurghada Full_Day By Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $92

Leave Hurghada at 1:30 am for Cairo in an air-conditioned vehicle, with a guide in your language, museum visit, lunch, and time at Giza’s pyramids and Sphinx. This is a demanding 12 to 15-hour day, but the $92.92 price covers round-trip transport and the main sightseeing plan.

“Molto bella come escursione, tutto sommato tra il prezzo e la qualità raggiunge le cinque stelle.”

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8.Full-Day Tour to Luxor by Bus: Valley of the Kings from Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $60

Leave Hurghada at 4:30 am for a long but rewarding bus day in Luxor. An English-speaking guide joins near the city, then leads you through Karnak, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Valley of the Kings. Lunch, drinks, transport, and listed entrance fees are included, while some transfers and fees cost extra.

“We had done Cairo a few days before so the coach journey to Luxor did not seem so long, I think it probably worked out as 3.5/4 hours with one toilet stop. We had a designated English tour guide who joined the coach as we got close, he tolRead more”

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9.Day Tour To Luxor From Hurghada By Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $50

Leave Hurghada around 4:00 am for a full day in Luxor with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned bus, lunch, and an Egyptologist guide. Visit Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. The ride takes about four hours each way, and entry fees and resort-area transfer charges may cost extra.

“The most memorable was deciding to take the bus instead of flying. This was a way to see slot of the country driving through towns. I also enjoyed the driver. Got everyone there safe.”

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10.Full-Day Tour in Cairo by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $87

Leave Hurghada at 1:30 am for a full Cairo day with an Egyptologist guide. Visit the Egyptian Museum, Giza Pyramids, and Sphinx, eat an oriental buffet lunch, and stop at a papyrus shop. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, and return transfer are included.

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11.Luxor Day Tour from Hurghada by bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $60

Leave Hurghada around 4:30 am for Luxor by air-conditioned bus. With a private group, Egyptologist guide, lunch, hotel pickup, and a felucca crossing, you visit Karnak Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut’s Temple. Expect a demanding 12 to 13-hour day and confirm entrance fees before booking.

“Long day, but great experience. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this tour. The bus ride was long, but the scenery of the mountains was breathtaking.”

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12.Day trip from Safaga port to Luxor by bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $137

Travel from Safaga port to Luxor by air-conditioned bus for a full day among Egypt’s great monuments. You’ll visit Karnak, Hatshepsut’s temple, the Valley of the Kings, and the Colossi of Memnon, with lunch and entrance fees included. Guide names associated with the operator include Laila and Mushira, while Ahmed and Muhammad have handled transfers.

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13.Day Trip to Cairo from Hurghada by Bus with Lunch & Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $39

Leave your Hurghada hotel early and ride by shared bus to Cairo, roughly 5 to 6 hours each way. A guide leads you around the Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, and Khan El Khalili, with lunch included. Guides Beshoy and Asraf are specifically praised for clear help and excellent pyramid photos.

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