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The domes and slender minarets of the Mosque of Muhammad Ali at the Cairo Citadel

From Port Said Port

2-Day Private Cairo Tour: Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum & Old Cairo (5-Star Hotel, Tickets & Lunch Not Included)

Enjoy a two-day private tour from Port Said Port to discover Cairo’s most famous landmarks.

Cairo, Egypt · Photo: Ludovico Di Giorgi

Departs from
Port Said Port
Destinations
Giza, Cairo
Duration
2 days
Activity level
Moderate walking

Overview

Enjoy a two-day private tour from Port Said Port to discover Cairo’s most famous landmarks. Explore the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, and enjoy a camel ride around the pyramids. Spend the night in a comfortable 5-star hotel in Cairo, then continue your experience through the historic Citadel, the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Old Cairo, and the famous Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

The tour includes a private air-conditioned vehicle, a professional private Egyptologist guide, and one night in a 5-star hotel. Entrance tickets and lunch are not included, giving you the flexibility to arrange them separately.

Experience: Pyramids & Giza · Museums · City sightseeing · Markets & local life

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
A narrow lane of lanterns and crafts in the Khan el-Khalili bazaar, Cairo
A narrow lane of lanterns and crafts in the Khan el-Khalili bazaar, Cairo

Guests on this route

  • Guests of Narmer Tours on the Giza plateau with the pyramids on the horizon
    Giza plateau
  • Guests of Narmer Tours outside the Grand Egyptian Museum
    Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza

Highlights

  • Giza Pyramids
  • Camel Ride
  • Great Sphinx
  • Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Salah El-Din Citadel
  • Mosque of Muhammad Ali
  • Old Cairo
  • Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Itinerary

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

  1. Day 1

    Pickup from Port Said Port

    Meet your private Egyptologist guide and travel to Cairo in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

  2. Day 1

    Giza Pyramids

    Explore the famous Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, with time to enjoy the panoramic views of this remarkable ancient site.

  3. Day 1

    Camel Ride

    Enjoy a camel ride around the Giza Pyramids and take memorable photos.

  4. Day 1

    Great Sphinx

    Discover the iconic monument with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh.

  5. Day 1

    Lunch Break

    Free time for lunch at a restaurant overlooking the Pyramids (lunch at your own expense).

  6. Day 1

    Grand Egyptian Museum

    Explore the museum’s impressive galleries, the Grand Staircase, the Hanging Obelisk, the colossal statue of Ramses II, and the remarkable treasures of ancient Egypt.

  7. Day 1

    Hotel Check-in

    Transfer to your 5-star hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay.

  8. Day 2

    Breakfast

    Enjoy breakfast at your 5-star hotel.

  9. Day 2

    Salah El-Din Citadel

    Visit this historic fortress and enjoy its impressive architecture and panoramic views of Cairo.

  10. Day 2

    Mosque of Muhammad Ali

    Discover the famous Alabaster Mosque, one of Cairo’s most recognizable landmarks.

  11. Day 2

    Old Cairo

    Explore the historic district and its remarkable atmosphere.

  12. Day 2

    Lunch Break

    Free time for lunch at a local restaurant (at your own expense).

  13. Day 2

    Khan El Khalili Bazaar

    Enjoy a walk through Cairo’s traditional market, famous for its shops, handicrafts, souvenirs, and lively streets.

  14. Day 2

    Return to Port Said Port

    Travel back in your private vehicle, with a planned arrival in time for your cruise ship’s departure.

What’s included

  • Pickup and drop-off at Port Said Port.
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle for the entire tour.
  • Professional private Egyptologist tour guide.
  • One night accommodation in a 5-star hotel in Cairo.
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • All transportation and transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Bottled water during the tour.
  • Service charges and applicable taxes.
  • Assistance and coordination throughout the tour.
  • On-time return to Port Said Port.

Not included

  • Entrance tickets to all archaeological sites and museums.
  • Lunch on both days.
  • Drinks during meals.
  • Entrance inside the Great Pyramid or other pyramids.
  • Personal expenses and shopping.
  • Tips and gratuities.
  • Any services not specifically mentioned under What's Included.

Pickup and return to your ship

Pickup

Meet your private Egyptologist guide and travel to Cairo in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

Return planning

Travel back in your private vehicle, with a planned arrival in time for your cruise ship’s departure.

Time ashore needed: roughly 48 h between arrival and all-aboard (2 days 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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