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The Great Sphinx of Giza in warm evening light with the Great Pyramid rising behind it

From Alexandria Port

Private Grand Egyptian Museum Tour

Discover the treasures of ancient Egypt on a private tour from Alexandria Port to the magnificent Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).

Pyramids of Giza, Egypt · Photo: Alex Azabache

Departs from
Alexandria Port
Destinations
Giza
Estimated duration
9–10 hours
Activity level
Moderate walking

Overview

Discover the treasures of ancient Egypt on a private tour from Alexandria Port to the magnificent Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). Explore one of the world's largest museums dedicated to a single civilization and enjoy an unforgettable journey through more than 5,000 years of Egyptian history. Accompanied by a professional Egyptologist guide, discover remarkable statues, ancient artifacts, royal treasures, and the complete collection of King Tutankhamun. Enjoy a delicious Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant before returning comfortably to your cruise ship in Alexandria Port. The tour includes private transportation, pre-booked museum entrance tickets with skip-the-line service, and lunch.

Experience: Museums

A camel caravan crossing the desert in front of the three Pyramids of Giza
A camel caravan crossing the desert in front of the three Pyramids of Giza

Highlights

  • The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

Itinerary

Indicative order. Your guide may adjust it on the day for crowds, opening times and your return.

  1. On arrival

    Pickup from Alexandria Port

    Your private Egyptologist guide and driver will meet you at Alexandria Port. Travel comfortably to Cairo in a modern, air-conditioned private vehicle.

  2. The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

    Visit the magnificent Grand Egyptian Museum, an impressive architectural landmark located near the Pyramids of Giza. The museum offers a fascinating journey through more than 5,000 years of ancient Egyptian history. Explore its impressive galleries and discover thousands of remarkable artifacts, including: The Hanging Obelisk. The colossal statue of King Ramses II. The Grand Staircase with its impressive collection of statues and monuments. The main galleries displaying the history of ancient Egyptian civilization. The complete collection of treasures belonging to King Tutankhamun. The Khufu Boats Museum. Enjoy your pre-booked entrance tickets with skip-the-line service and explore the museum with your private Egyptologist guide.

  3. Lunch at a Local Restaurant

    After your museum visit, enjoy a delicious traditional Egyptian lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant.

  4. Return

    Return to Alexandria Port

    After completing your museum visit and lunch, relax during the drive back to Alexandria Port in your private air-conditioned vehicle. Your driver will ensure your return to the cruise ship according to its departure schedule.

What’s included

  • Pickup and drop-off from Alexandria Port.
  • Professional private Egyptologist tour guide.
  • Skip-the-line entrance tickets of Grand Egyptian Museum.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant.
  • All service charges and taxes.
  • On-time return to the cruise ship.

Not included

  • Personal expenses.
  • Tips and gratuities.
  • Any additional services not mentioned in the itinerary.

Pickup and return to your ship

Pickup

Your private Egyptologist guide and driver will meet you at Alexandria Port. Travel comfortably to Cairo in a modern, air-conditioned private vehicle.

Return planning

After completing your museum visit and lunch, relax during the drive back to Alexandria Port in your private air-conditioned vehicle. Your driver will ensure your return to the cruise ship according to its departure schedule.

Time ashore needed: roughly 10 h 30 min between arrival and all-aboard (about 9–10 hours plus a return margin). We confirm this against your ship’s schedule before quoting.

Mobility and physical demands

Moderate walking

    Tell us about any mobility needs in your enquiry and we will advise honestly on what is comfortable.

    Plan this excursion

    Price on request

    Quoted for your group, date and requirements.

    Check your time ashore

    Use the times in your cruise documents, in local port time.

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