Alexandria to Pyramids and GEM Shared Day Trip with Egyptologist

4.9 (14 reviews) Alexandria, Egypt
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Duration10h - 12h
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LanguagesGerman, Arabic, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 16 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

From Alexandria to the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum and back, in one comfortable day, with a licensed Egyptologist who knows the road and the stones.

Your guide picks you up from your Alexandria hotel or port with an air-conditioned vehicle. You travel to Cairo (about 3 hours), straight to the Giza Plateau. You stand at the base of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, see the Sphinx, and visit the panoramic view point where all three Pyramids align for the photos people frame.

Then on to the Grand Egyptian Museum, the brand-new home of Tutankhamun's complete treasures shown together for the first time in history. Your guide brings every gallery to life.

Lunch is at a local restaurant in Cairo, not a tourist trap. Comfortable return drive to Alexandria. Back at your hotel or port by evening.

Up to 16 travelers per departure, with a small group of fellow visitors at a friendly per-person price. Ideal for travelers based in Alexandria who want the Pyramids and GEM in one day.

What's included

  • Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • Assist & transfer to Alexandria port to catch your Cruise.
  • 1. Air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver (shared day trip, up to 16 travelers per departure)
  • Unlimited bottled water
  • Service charges and taxes
  • Local lunch at a quality restaurant (if price option selected)
  • Gratuities for guide and driver (optional)
  • Entrance fee inside the Great Pyramid and camel ride at the Pyramids

What to expect

  1. Alexandria
    2h
    Your guide and manager will be waiting for you outside the Cruise docking spot. They will be holding a sign showing your name. It will be quite easy for you to identify them. Then you will proceed to your vehicle and start your tour. your guide will talk to you not only about history of ancient Egypt, but also about modern Egypt, Life, religion, politics and all aspects of Life in the country. The journey from Alexandria Port to Cairo will take (Approx. 3 Hours).
  2. The Pyramids Of Giza
    2h · Admission ticket included
    After about 3 hours on the road from Alexandria, you arrive at the Giza Plateau. Your guide walks you to the base of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, explains its construction and history, and gives you time at the panoramic view point for clear photos of all three Pyramids. Optional: enter inside the Great Pyramid ($11 USD per person), camel ride along the desert ridge. Then on to the Sphinx, where your guide explains its history and the latest theories about its true age.
  3. Grand Egyptian Museum
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    You continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest archaeological museum ever built. Your guide walks you through the soaring atrium past the towering statue of Ramses II, up the Grand Staircase, and into the Tutankhamun galleries where his complete collection is displayed together for the very first time in history. You see the gold mask, the chariots, the throne, and the canopic shrines, all with stories told by someone who actually studied them.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

When booking, please share your cruise ship name or hotel arrival details so we can coordinate pickup with your schedule. Your guide will meet you with a sign showing your name. Up to 16 travelers join each departure. If your ship or flight is delayed, message us on WhatsApp immediately and we will adjust your tour timing at no extra charge.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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