Pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Islamic Cairo Private Tour
A private two-day journey through Egypt's most iconic ancient and historic sites, departing directly from your cruise ship.
This Port Said shore excursion to the Pyramids and Cairo offers cruise passengers a rare opportunity to experience Egypt's most celebrated landmarks across two full days, guided by a dedicated private Egyptologist from the moment you disembark. The itinerary spans millennia of history, from the age of the Old Kingdom pharaohs to the grandeur of Islamic Cairo.
On the first day, travelers make the approximately three-hour drive from Port Said to Giza, where the famous pyramid complex awaits alongside the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Chephren. The journey continues to Saqqara to visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest major stone structure in the world, constructed around 2630 BC during the Third Dynasty.
Day two begins at the Egyptian Museum in central Cairo, home to more than 250,000 genuine artifacts including the legendary treasures of Tutankhamun. The afternoon brings a visit to the Salah el-Din Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, before a stroll through the winding lanes of Khan el-Khalili bazaar. The return transfer to Port Said ensures you are back aboard your ship before final departure.
Tour Highlights
Stand before the three Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, among the last surviving wonders of the ancient world.
Explore the Egyptian Museum and its unrivaled collection of pharaonic art, including Tutankhamun's golden treasures.
Visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, the world's oldest major stone monument dating to around 2630 BC.
Tour the Salah el-Din Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, a centerpiece of Ottoman-era Cairo.
Browse the historic Khan el-Khalili bazaar, Cairo's oldest and most atmospheric marketplace in Islamic Cairo.
Benefit from the expertise of a private Egyptologist guide throughout both days of the tour.
Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with full round-trip transfers between Port Said and all sites.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
A Sun Pyramids Tours representative meets you at Port Said port holding a sign with your name. The transfer to Cairo takes approximately three hours via air-conditioned vehicle, joining a police convoy en route. On arrival, you visit the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, followed by the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Chephren.
After the Giza complex, the tour continues south to Saqqara to explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser, built for King Djoser around 2630 BC and recognized as the world's oldest major stone structure. Lunch is served at a local Cairo restaurant before checking in to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Following breakfast at the hotel, your Egyptologist guide escorts you to the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, which houses over 250,000 genuine artifacts spanning 5,000 years of ancient Egyptian history. A dedicated exhibit presents the treasures of Tutankhamun, including gold and jewelry sealed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before excavation in the 1920s.
After lunch, the tour proceeds to the Salah el-Din Citadel on the Mokattam Hills, where the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali stands as a landmark of Cairo's skyline, designed by Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq. Time permitting, the tour includes a walk through Khan el-Khalili bazaar before the three-hour return drive to Port Said port.
What Is Included
Included
- Private round-trip transfer from Port Said port to all sites
- Private licensed Egyptologist guide for both days
- Entrance fees to the Giza Pyramids Complex and Sphinx
- Entrance to Valley Temple and Saqqara Step Pyramid
- Entrance to the Egyptian Museum
- Entrance to Salah el-Din Citadel and Alabaster Mosque
- Two lunches at local Cairo restaurants
- One night hotel accommodation in Cairo
- Breakfast on Day 2
- Air-conditioned private vehicle throughout
Not Included
- Personal spending and souvenirs
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Optional camel or horse rides at Giza
- Travel insurance
- Items of a personal nature
Important Information
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