From Alexandria Port: Giza Pyramids & Sakkara Private Tour.

From Alexandria Port: Giza Pyramids & Sakkara Private Tour.

Overview

Book a From Alexandria Port: Giza Pyramids & Sakkara Private Tour for an easy, full day shore excursion that takes you from Alexandria to Cairo and back with a private Egyptologist. Explore the iconic Giza Pyramids Complex, the Sphinx, and Sakkara, with lunch and a papyrus stop included.

🗺️ What to Expect

From the moment you arrive at Alexandria Port, you will be met with a name sign and escorted in an air conditioned vehicle for the scenic drive to Cairo, with a rest stop if needed. The day is paced for comfort and clarity, blending bucket list monuments with insightful storytelling from your private Egyptologist. After time at Giza and lunch at a local restaurant, you will continue to Sakkara to see Egypt’s oldest ancient cemetery and the Step Pyramid of Djoser, then finish with a relaxed stop at a Papyrus Institute before returning to the port.

✨ Highlights

• 🧑‍🏫 Private Egyptologist guidance throughout the day
• 📸 Panoramic views of the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus
• 🦁 Visit the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Chephren
• 🏛️ Explore Sakkara and the Step Pyramid of King Zoser by Imhotep
• ⚱️ See one magnificent mastaba, either Ptah Hotep, Idut, or Mereruca
• 🍽️ Enjoy an authentic Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant
• 🛍️ Shop for souvenirs at a Papyrus Institute before heading back

📍 Itinerary

Alexandria Port, Meet and Greet, your tour manager from Sun Pyramids Tours will welcome you holding a sign with your name.

Drive to Cairo, about 3 hours, travel by air conditioned vehicle, with a stop if needed for rest.

Giza Pyramids Complex, enjoy a panoramic view of the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus.

Great Sphinx and Valley Temple, see the Sphinx dating to the time of Chephren, plus the Valley Temple belonging to the Pyramids of Chephren.

Lunch, served at a local restaurant.

Sakkara, visit Egypt’s oldest ancient cemetery and the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, the world’s first monumental stone building, built by Imhotep.

Mastaba visit, see one magnificent mastaba, either Ptah Hotep, Idut, or Mereruca.

Papyrus Institute, stop to shop for souvenirs of Cairo and Egypt.

Return to Alexandria Port, escorted back in time for your cruise departure.

✅ What’s Included

• Meet and Greet service at Alexandria Port with a name sign
• Private shore excursion and day trip from Alexandria to Cairo
• Private Egyptologist guide
• Transportation by air conditioned vehicle
• Lunch at a local restaurant
• Stop at a Papyrus Institute for souvenir shopping
• Return transfer to Alexandria Port

❌ Exclusions

• Any items not mentioned in the itinerary or inclusions
• Personal expenses and souvenirs

ℹ️ Important Information

• Duration: 12 hours
• Difficulty: Easy
• Meeting point: Alexandria Port, look for your tour manager from Sun Pyramids Tours holding a sign with your name
• Logistics: Drive to Cairo is about 3 hours each way in an air conditioned vehicle, with a rest stop if needed
• What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and spending money for optional souvenirs
• Cancellation policy: Not provided in the source details, please confirm the exact terms at booking

📌 Secure Your Cairo Shore Excursion Today

Choose a private shore excursion from Alexandria to Cairo that keeps your day seamless, comfortable, and focused on Egypt’s most legendary sites. Reserve your From Alexandria Port: Giza Pyramids & Sakkara Private Tour now to enjoy personal guiding, efficient pacing, and a smooth return to your ship.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ

Q1: How long is the tour?
A: The tour lasts 12 hours. It is designed as a full day shore excursion from Alexandria Port with a return transfer back to the port.

Q2: Where do we meet at Alexandria Port?
A: You will meet your tour manager at Alexandria Port. They will be holding a sign with your name as part of the Meet and Greet service.

Q3: What sites are included at Giza?
A: You will visit the Giza Pyramids Complex with panoramic views of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. The visit also includes the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Chephren.

Q4: Does the itinerary include Sakkara?
A: Yes, the From Alexandria Port: Giza Pyramids & Sakkara Private Tour continues to Sakkara, Egypt’s oldest ancient cemetery. You will see the Step Pyramid of King Zoser and one mastaba, either Ptah Hotep, Idut, or Mereruca.

Q5: Is lunch included during the day trip?
A: Yes, lunch is served at a local restaurant. This is included as part of the From Alexandria Port: Giza Pyramids & Sakkara Private Tour itinerary.