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

From Alexandria Port

2-Day Private Cairo Tour: Giza Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara, Memphis & Dahshur (5-Star Hotel)

Discover the highlights of ancient Egypt on this two-day private tour from Alexandria Port to Cairo.

Giza, Egypt · Photo: Moxin Wang

Departs from
Alexandria Port
Destinations
Giza, Saqqara, Memphis, Dahshur
Duration
2 days
Activity level
Moderate walking

Overview

Discover the highlights of ancient Egypt on this two-day private tour from Alexandria Port to Cairo. Explore the legendary Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx, visit the impressive Grand Egyptian Museum, and enjoy a camel ride around the pyramids. On the second day, travel back through ancient Egyptian history with visits to Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur, home to some of Egypt’s earliest and most remarkable pyramids.

Enjoy the comfort of a private air-conditioned vehicle, a professional Egyptologist guide, pre-booked skip-the-line entrance tickets, included lunches, and one night in a 5-star hotel in Cairo.

Experience: Pyramids & Giza · Museums · Temples & tombs

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

Highlights

  • Giza Pyramids Complex
  • Camel Ride
  • Great Sphinx
  • Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Saqqara
  • Memphis
  • Dahshur

Itinerary

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

  1. Day 1

    Pickup from Alexandria Port

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

  2. Day 1

    Giza Pyramids Complex

    Explore the famous Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, and discover the history of these extraordinary monuments.

  3. Day 1

    Camel Ride

    Enjoy a camel ride around the pyramids and capture memorable photos of the Giza Plateau.

  4. Day 1

    Great Sphinx

    Admire the iconic statue with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh, one of Egypt’s most recognizable ancient monuments.

  5. Day 1

    Lunch

    Enjoy lunch at a restaurant overlooking the Giza Pyramids.

  6. Day 1

    Grand Egyptian Museum

    Discover the museum’s impressive collections, including the Grand Staircase, Hanging Obelisk, colossal statue of Ramses II, and the 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

    Saqqara

    Visit the vast necropolis of ancient Memphis and explore the famous Step Pyramid of King Djoser, considered one of the earliest monumental stone structures in the world.

  10. Day 2

    Memphis

    Discover the remains of Egypt’s ancient capital, including the colossal statue of Ramses II and other remarkable archaeological treasures.

  11. Day 2

    Lunch

    Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

  12. Day 2

    Dahshur

    Explore the remarkable pyramids of this royal necropolis, including the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, important landmarks in the development of pyramid construction.

  13. Day 2

    Return to Alexandria Port

    After completing the tour, travel back to Alexandria Port in your private vehicle, with a planned return in time for your cruise ship’s departure.

What’s included

  • Pickup and drop-off at Alexandria Port.
  • Professional private Egyptologist tour guide.
  • One night accommodation in a 5-star hotel in Cairo.
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Skip-the-line entrance tickets to the Giza Pyramids area, Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur.
  • Lunch on both days.
  • Camel ride around the Giza Pyramids.
  • All transportation and transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Bottled water during the tour.
  • Assistance and coordination throughout the tour.
  • On-time return to Alexandria Port.

Not included

  • Entrance inside the Great Pyramid or other pyramids.
  • Drinks during meals.
  • 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

After completing the tour, travel back to Alexandria Port in your private vehicle, with a planned return 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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