What to Take with You to Cairo from Hurghada
A trip to Cairo is one of the most eventful excursions from Hurghada — especially if you choose the program with a visit to the new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).
To make your visit to the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the museum comfortable, we’ve prepared a short and practical list of everything you really need to take with you.
Quick checklist before the trip
| Category | What to take | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Documents | Passport / copy or a photo on your phone | Checkpoints on the Hurghada–Cairo road |
| Water | 1–2 large bottles | No shops on the Giza plateau |
| Sun protection | Hat, sunglasses, SPF cream | Strong sun even in winter |
| Electronics | Phone + power bank (if you have one) | Contact with the guide, photos |
| Snacks | Lunch box from the hotel | Early departure + long road |
| Money | Any small amount | Drinks, souvenirs, paid toilets, pyramid entrance |
Required documents
- Passport or a copy
- Photos of passport pages on your phone
- Your agency name and our phone number written on paper
- Your Fun Stay Travel e-ticket
Documents may be needed for checkpoints along the Hurghada–Cairo highway.
Drinking water and snacks
- 1–2 bottles of water (preferably cold)
- Lunch box ordered in advance at the reception
- Small snacks — nuts, bars, crackers
Sun protection
- Hat or cap
- Sunglasses
- SPF 30+ sunscreen
There is almost no shade on the Giza plateau. Want to learn interesting facts before the trip? Read our article about the Giza Pyramids.
Clothing and comfortable shoes
- Light clothing suitable for the weather
- Comfortable preferably closed shoes or sneakers
- A light jacket or blanket (can be chilly on the bus)
Phone, charger and electronics
- Fully charged phone
- Power bank (if available)
- Charging cable
Cash money
- A bit of dollars or Egyptian pounds
- For drinks and souvenirs
- For entering inside the pyramid (optional) or a Nile felucca ride
- For paid toilets
What to pack in your backpack
- Wet wipes
- Hand sanitizer
- Paper tissues
- Extra water
- Small snacks
Photography tips at the pyramids
- Free up phone memory in advance
- Use HDR mode for brighter shots
- Shoot in the morning — softer light and fewer people
- Climb slightly higher on nearby hills for great shots
If you get separated from your group
1. Stay calm.
2. Find any official guide and say: “Please contact my tour operator Fun Stay Travel.” Guides in Egypt always help other guides or tourists.
Never ask random locals for help, no matter how trustworthy they may look.
3. If you have internet, message us via any messenger:
- Viber
- Telegram
- Messenger
Send us:
- a short text message
- a photo of your exact location
- any visible landmark nearby (statue, café, columns, signs)
4. Do not move — wait for the guide to reach you. This is important so that we don’t have to search across the entire area.
We will find you quickly and return you to the group — we handle such situations professionally.
Who is this trip suitable for?
This excursion is ideal for travelers who want to see Egypt’s most iconic historical sites: the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, the National Egyptian Museum and the new GEM. Recommended for families with children, couples, solo travelers and first-time visitors to Egypt.
Common mistakes tourists make
- Bringing too little water
- Forgetting their passport or copy
- Wearing open shoes or clothes
- Not charging their phone before the trip
- Overheating under the sun
- Wandering too far from their group
Recommended tours
- Cairo + New GEM Museum
- Cairo from Hurghada — 2-Day Trip
- Luxor + Valley of the Kings
