If you think a day in Hurghada means nothing more than snorkeling and sunbathing, think again! With the Cairo Tour from Hurghada, you can swap your snorkel mask for a time machine and uncover mind-blowing facts about Egypt’s greatest treasures—all in just one unforgettable day. Ready to impress your friends with trivia? Read on!

1. The Great Pyramid Was the Tallest Man-Made Structure for 3,800 Years
   When Pharaoh Khufu’s engineers completed the Great Pyramid of Giza around 2560 BCE, it soared to an original height of 146.6 meters (481 feet). It held the title of the tallest building on Earth until the Lincoln Cathedral in England surpassed it in 1311 CE—a record that endured for nearly four millennia! When you stand at its base on our tour, you’re gazing at a feat of engineering unrivaled until the Middle Ages.
2. The Sphinx Once Wore a Nose—and Possibly a Beard
   Today you see its weather-worn face, but the Great Sphinx originally boasted a nose and a ceremonial beard. Legends say a Napoleon soldier used it for target practice (though this is debated), while fragments of the ornate beard reside in the British Museum. On our guided walk, you’ll hear the latest theories on this mysterious guardian’s missing features.
3. The Egyptian Museum Was Over 100 Years Old—Until Last Year!
   For more than a century, the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square displayed Tutankhamun’s golden mask, royal mummies, and priceless artifacts. In 2024, most treasures moved to the brand-new Grand Egyptian Museum near Giza, which now holds the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian relics under one roof. Our tour can include this modern marvel as an optional add-on—ask us when you book!
4. Cairo’s Traffic Has Its Own Archaeology
   Navigating Cairo’s bustling streets is a lesson in living history. Ancient pharaonic monuments stand mere kilometers from modern skyscrapers and congested roadways. Our private transfers whisk you through this urban tapestry, offering you a front-row seat to the city’s layered past—without the hassle of finding a taxi or haggling over fares.
5. Koshari—Egypt’s National Comfort Food—Was Invented by an Italian!
   This hearty mix of rice, lentils, chickpeas, pasta, and spicy tomato sauce may taste like authentic street fare, but its roots trace back to the late 19th century. Italian—sometimes Greek—immigrants in Egypt adapted local staples into what we know today as koshari. Don’t miss sampling it during our lunch break on the Nile; it’s comfort food fit for a pharaoh!
6. You Can Be Back in Hurghada by Sunset
   Worried a day trip means missing beach time? Our expertly timed itinerary departs Hurghada early, arrives in Cairo mid-morning, and returns in time to watch the sun dip below the Red Sea. That means one action-packed day of pyramids, museums, and bazaars—and still plenty of time to relax under your umbrella.

Ready to turn beach bliss into a pharaonic adventure? Book the Cairo Tour from Hurghada today at www.cairotourfromhurghada.com and fill your holiday with facts you’ll never forget!