From Alexandria Port
2-Day Private Cairo Tour: Giza Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara, Memphis & Dahshur (5-Star Hotel, Tickets & Lunch Not Included)
Explore Cairo and the ancient wonders surrounding it on this two-day private tour from Alexandria Port.
Pyramids of Giza, Egypt · Photo: Alex Azabache
- Departs from
- Alexandria Port
- Destinations
- Giza, Saqqara, Memphis, Dahshur
- Duration
- 2 days
- Activity level
- Moderate walking
Overview
Explore Cairo and the ancient wonders surrounding it on this two-day private tour from Alexandria Port. Discover the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum on the first day. Continue on the second day to Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur to uncover the origins and evolution of pyramid construction in ancient Egypt.
The tour includes a private air-conditioned vehicle, a professional private Egyptologist guide, a camel ride around the Giza Pyramids, and one night in a 5-star hotel in Cairo. Entrance tickets and lunches are not included.
Experience: Pyramids & Giza · Museums · Temples & tombs
Highlights
- Giza Pyramids Complex
- 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.
Day 1
Pickup from Alexandria Port
Meet your private Egyptologist guide and travel to Cairo in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Day 1
Giza Pyramids Complex
Explore the famous Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, and enjoy the panoramic views of the Giza Plateau.
Day 1
Great Sphinx
Discover the iconic monument with the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh.
Day 1
Lunch Break
Free time for lunch at your own expense.
Day 1
Grand Egyptian Museum
Explore the museum’s impressive galleries, the Grand Staircase, Hanging Obelisk, colossal statue of Ramses II, and other remarkable collections.
Day 1
Hotel Check-in
Transfer to your 5-star hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay.
Day 2
Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at your 5-star hotel.
Day 2
Saqqara
Visit the ancient necropolis and discover the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, one of the earliest monumental stone structures in history.
Day 2
Memphis
Explore the remains of ancient Egypt’s capital and see the colossal statue of Ramses II and other archaeological remains.
Day 2
Lunch Break
Free time for lunch at your own expense.
Day 2
Dahshur
Discover the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, two important monuments in the history of ancient Egyptian architecture.
Day 2
Return to Alexandria Port
Travel back to Alexandria Port in your private air-conditioned 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.
- All transportation and transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
- Bottled water during the tour.
- On-time return to Alexandria 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 to Alexandria Port in your private air-conditioned 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.
An enquiry is not a booking. No payment is taken.
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