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

From Alexandria Port

Pyramids of Giza & the Grand Egyptian Museum

The Great Pyramid, the Sphinx and Tutankhamun's treasures, from your Mediterranean port.

Pyramids of Giza, Egypt · Photo: Alex Azabache

Departs from
Alexandria Port
Destinations
Giza
Estimated duration
11–12 hours
Activity level
Moderate walking

Overview

From Alexandria, the desert road leads to Giza and the last surviving wonder of the ancient world. You visit the Pyramids plateau and the Great Sphinx with your Egyptologist.

The Grand Egyptian Museum stands close to the plateau, and its galleries, including the Tutankhamun collection, complete the story of the monuments you have just seen.

Experience: Pyramids & Giza · 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
Fishing boats in Alexandria's Eastern Harbour with the Corniche skyline beyond, seen from the citadel
Fishing boats in Alexandria's Eastern Harbour with the Corniche skyline beyond, seen from the citadel
The domes and slender minarets of the Mosque of Muhammad Ali at the Cairo Citadel
The domes and slender minarets of the Mosque of Muhammad Ali at the Cairo Citadel

Guests on this route

  • Guests of Narmer Tours at the foot of the Great Pyramid of Giza
    Great Pyramid, Giza
  • Guests of Narmer Tours at the entrance of the Grand Egyptian Museum
    Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza

Highlights

  • The Great Pyramid of Khufu and the Giza plateau
  • The Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple
  • Galleries of the Grand Egyptian Museum
  • A panoramic viewpoint over all three pyramids

Itinerary

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

  1. On arrival

    Depart Alexandria Port

    Private transfer on the desert road toward Giza.

  2. Late morning

    Pyramids of Giza

    Guided visit to the plateau and the panoramic viewpoint.

  3. Midday

    Great Sphinx and lunch

    The Sphinx and Valley Temple, then lunch nearby.

  4. Afternoon

    Grand Egyptian Museum

    A guided selection of highlights, paced to your return time.

  5. Return

    Drive back to Alexandria Port

    Timed from your all-aboard time.

What’s included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver(to be confirmed)
  • Licensed Egyptologist guide in English, or in Italian or Spanish on request(to be confirmed)
  • Entrance fees to the sites listed in the itinerary(to be confirmed)
  • Bottled water in the vehicle(to be confirmed)
  • Lunch(to be confirmed)

Not included

  • Gratuities for guide and driver
  • Personal purchases and optional extra site tickets
  • Travel insurance
  • Entry inside the pyramids (separate ticket)(to be confirmed)

Pickup and return to your ship

Pickup

Your guide meets you at Alexandria Port once passengers are cleared to disembark. Exact meeting arrangements depend on the terminal and your ship, and are confirmed in writing with your itinerary.

Return planning

The transfer between Alexandria and Giza takes roughly 3 hours each way. Museum time is adjusted on the day to protect the return margin.

Time ashore needed: roughly 12 h 30 min between arrival and all-aboard (about 11–12 hours plus a return margin). We confirm this against your ship’s schedule before quoting.

Mobility and physical demands

Moderate walking

  • The Giza plateau is sandy and uneven in places; vehicles can reach the main viewpoints.
  • The Grand Egyptian Museum is a modern building; ask us to confirm step-free routes and wheelchair availability.

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

Questions about this excursion

Can we go inside a pyramid?

Entry inside the pyramids requires separate tickets and involves steep, narrow passages. Tell us in your enquiry and we will confirm availability and suitability.

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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