Full day · Shore excursion
Cairo Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum from Alexandria Port
Alexandria → Giza → Cairo
From $130 per person
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Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum from Sokhna Port
From $130 per person
- Duration
- Full day
- Runs
- Every Day
- Type
- Private, just your group
- Booking
- Confirmed within 24 hours
- Places
- Giza
Overview
From the cruise port in Ain Sokhna: a private tour of Giza, timed around your ship, with pickup at the port and a back-on-board guarantee.
Step 1: Morning Pickup & Highway Transit
- Meet your guide and driver directly at the ship disembarkation area inside Sokhna Port.
- Depart west across the Red Sea desert along the Kattameya Highway toward the Giza Plateau.
Step 2: The Giza Plateau (2 to 2.5 Hours)
- The Great Pyramids: Stand at the base of the monuments of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure.
- Panoramic Viewpoint: Drive up to the elevated plateau view spot for sweeping photographs of all three main pyramids.
- The Sphinx & Valley Temple: Descend to the base of the plateau to inspect the Great Sphinx and walk through the ancient stone pillars of the Valley Temple.
Step 3: Local Egyptian Lunch (1 Hour)
- Dine at an air-conditioned local restaurant near Giza, enjoying traditional Egyptian mixed grills, flatbreads, and mezze.
Step 4: The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) (2 to 2.5 Hours)
- Close Proximity: Located just 2 kilometers from the Giza Pyramids, eliminating long in-city transit times.
- Grand Atrium & Staircase: Pass through the entrance facade into the atrium to see the 3,200-year-old Colossus of Ramesses II and the monumental statues lining the Grand Staircase.
- Main Galleries: Tour the vast exhibition halls spanning pre-dynastic through pharaonic and Greco-Roman Egyptian history.
- Tutankhamun Halls: View the dedicated exhibition housing the complete collection of King Tutankhamun's treasures.
Step 5: Direct Return Drive to Sokhna Port
- Board your private vehicle mid-afternoon and travel directly east via the Ring Road and Kattameya Highway back to Sokhna Port to embark well before the final all-aboard call.
- Drive to Giza
- Pyramids and Sphinx
- Grand Egyptian Museum
- Return to ship
From your ship
- Port:
- Ain Sokhna
- Time ashore:
- About 11 hours
Back-to-ship guarantee: if we are late for any reason, we cover the cost of reaching your next port.
Your guide waits at the port gate with a name sign. Bring your ship card and passport.
What's included
Included
- Pickup and return at the ship gangway/port gate
- private A/C vehicle
- private Egyptologist guide
- entrance fees
- lunch
- bottled water
- return-to-ship guarantee
Not included
- Drinks
- tips
- optional extras
- personal expenses
- port fees charged by cruise line
Photos
Your route
- Ain Sokhna portDay 1Day 1: day trip to Cairo & Giza by private car, back the same day
- Start point
- Day trip, no overnight
- By road
- Famous sight
Good to know
When is the best time to visit Egypt?
October to April is the most comfortable time, with warm days and cool evenings, so it is also the busiest and highest-priced season. May to September is hot, especially in Luxor and Aswan, but sights are quieter and prices are lower. We plan summer days around early starts and a long midday break. Christmas and New Year sell out early.
What is included in the price?
Each trip lists exactly what is included and what is not. In general our prices include private transport, a private Egyptologist guide, entrance fees for the listed sites, hotels or cruise as described, and the meals shown. International flights, visas, tips, drinks and optional extras are not included.
Are your trips private or in a group?
All our trips are private: just you and the people you travel with, your own guide and your own driver. You never share a vehicle or a guide with strangers. Nile cruise ships are shared with other guests, but your sightseeing on shore is private.
Is Egypt a good trip for children?
Yes. Children love the pyramids, felucca sails and the Red Sea. Children aged 2 to 11 pay 50% of the adult price on most trips, and under-2s travel free. Tell us their ages and we will plan shorter visits, pool time and family rooms.
Can you plan a slower pace or help with limited mobility?
Yes. Because every trip is private, we can plan shorter days, more rest and fewer stairs. Some ancient sites have uneven ground and steps, so please tell us about any mobility needs when you ask for a quote and we will be honest about what is practical.
How does tipping work in Egypt?
Tipping is part of daily life in Egypt and is not included in our prices. Small tips for drivers, guides, cruise crews and hotel staff are customary; your planner will send you a simple guide with typical amounts before you travel, so you are never left guessing.
Can I reach you on WhatsApp during my trip?
Yes. Once you book, you get a WhatsApp number for your planner and a local contact on the ground. Message us any time during your trip if something needs changing.
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Before you go
- Egypt Travel Statistics 2026: Visitors, Costs and WeatherSourced facts for planning Egypt: visitor numbers, tourism growth, official entry fees, e-visa cost and average temperatures by month for Cairo, Luxor and Aswan.
- Private Tours vs. Group Tours in Egypt: Which Is Right for You?An honest comparison of private and group tours in Egypt: pace, comfort, flexibility, guides and value, and who each style suits best.
- What to Pack for a Trip to Egypt: A Practical ChecklistA season-by-season packing list for temples, cruises, desert and beach, with the small items travelers most often wish they had brought.