Day Trip to Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum from Alexandria Port

Embark on an extraordinary adventure with a day trip to the Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum from Alexandria Port. Discover ancient Egypt’s grandeur and explore the captivating heritage of Egypt in a day.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Alexandria Port - Upon your arrival, your guide will be waiting for you at Alexandria port, holding a sign with your name on it. You will then be driven in a private, air-conditioned car (newest model) with cold water provided, for a transfer of approximately 2.5 hours to Cairo.

  • Giza Plateau - Upon your arrival, your guide will be waiting for you at Alexandria port, holding a sign with your name on it. You will then be driven in a private, air-conditioned car (newest model) with cold water provided, for a transfer of approximately 2.5 hours to Cairo. Begin your day tour by visiting the Giza Pyramids, where you will see the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Then, visit the Valley Temple where the priests mummified the body of King Chephren. Here, you will also get a close-up view of The Sphinx, the legendary guardian with the body of a lion and the head of King Chephren, standing by the massive funeral complex.

  • Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu) - Khufu’s pyramid complex includes a valley temple, now buried beneath the village of Nazlet el-Samman. Diabase paving and nummulitic limestone walls have been discovered, but the site has not been excavated. The valley temple was connected to a causeway, which was largely destroyed when the village was built.

  • Khafre’s Pyramid - Khafre’s pyramid complex includes a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king’s pyramid. The valley temple yielded several statues of Khafre, some of which were found in a well in the temple floor by Mariette in 1860. Additional statues were discovered during later excavations by Sieglin (1909–10), Junker, Reisner, and Hassan.

  • Pyramid of Menkaure - Menkaure’s pyramid complex includes a valley temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king’s pyramid. The valley temple once housed several statues of Menkaure. During the 5th Dynasty, a smaller ante-temple was added to the valley temple. The mortuary temple also yielded several statues of Menkaure.

  • Great Sphinx - The Sphinx dates back to the reign of King Khafre. During the New Kingdom, Amenhotep II dedicated a new temple to Hauron-Haremakhet, which was expanded by later rulers.

  • The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities - Then, drive from the Giza pyramids to Cairo City Center to visit the Egyptian Museum, one of the largest museums in the world. It contains a vast number of real statues, and you will also be able to see the treasures of King Tutankhamun.

What's Included
  • Roundtrip transfers in private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Exclusive private tour experience
  • Delicious lunch included
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Professional tour guide
  • All entry fees covered
What's Not Included
  • Tipping
Additional Information

Embark on a remarkable journey with a one-day excursion to the Giza Pyramids & the Egyptian Museum from Alexandria Port. This unique expedition will take you back to Egypt’s awe-inspiring ancient period. Immerse yourself in the captivating majesty of the Giza Pyramids, a UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring the renowned Sphinx and the impressive three pyramids of Kings Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Make the leap from antiquity to the eternal as you visit the Egyptian Museum, home to the world’s most extensive collection of old Egyptian relics, including the incredible treasures of Tutankhamun. Don’t let this opportunity to delve into Egypt’s fascinating history in a day slip by.

Note: Please include a copy of your passport with your booking to confirm it.

  • Entry fees includes basic area only
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شركة الغانم للنقل والتجارة
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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