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Fabulous Cairo Day Trip From Port Ain El-Sokhna – Top Shore Excursion to the Pyramids

Make the most of your cruise stop with an unforgettable Cairo day trip from Port Ain El-Sokhna. Enjoy a fully guided shore excursion to Cairo, where you’ll explore the awe-inspiring Great Pyramids of Giza and the iconic Sphinx at the legendary Giza Plateau. Dive into Egypt’s rich history at the world-famous Egyptian Museum, home to an incredible collection of ancient treasures. Savor a delicious lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant before heading back with lifelong memories of Egypt’s timeless wonders.

Price Includes

Port Ain El-Sokhna pick up and drop off
Entrance fees as per the itinerary
Licensed Egyptologist tour guide
Lunch at a local restaurant
Police permits
All service charges and local taxes

Price Excludes

Gratuities
Entry inside the pyramids
Travel insurance

Price Per Person

01 person: 300 USD
02 people: 165 USD
03-07 people: 145 USD
08-16 people: 130 USD

Children Policy

Children from 0 – 5 years are free of charge
Children from 6 – 11 years get 50% off
Children from 12 years are considered adults

Itinerary

Cairo Day Trip From Port Ain El-Sokhna

Explore the wonders of Cairo through our fabulous El-Sokhna Shore Trips. Your Cairo day trip from Port Ain El-Sokhna begins by meeting your tour guide at Port Ain El-Sokhna. Then, take a 2.5 hour transfer to Cairo. Once you arrive in Cairo, you will commence your Cairo day trip from Port Ain El-Sokhna. Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.

Cairo day trip from El-Sokhna Port to Giza Pyramids

Giza Plateau, the site of the necropolis of the 4th Dynasty. It is located just outside of the outskirts of Cairo on the esplanade known as the Giza Plateau, the Great Pyramids of Giza are the must-see Ancient Egyptian landmark. Known as Khufu’s Pyramid, it is the greatest pyramid of the complex: a truly overwhelming sight.

Being one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, it is the only one still standing to this day! When gazing at this colossal structure, there’s no way to escape the feeling of being dwarfed. The two smaller – but still huge – pyramids at Giza are those of Khafre and Menkaure. A few steps to the east you will notice three small (20 m high) piles of rubble: the queens’ pyramids, and tombs of Khufu’s wives and sisters.

A causeway slopes down to the giant Sphinx. The Sphinx is a mythical creature with the head of a human, a Falcon, a Cat, or a Sheep, and the body of a lion with the wings of an Eagle. In Greek tradition, the Sphinx has the head of a woman, the haunches of a Lion, and the wings of a bird.

Discover the Egyptian Museum contents

Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant. Second part of your Cairo day trip from Port Ain El-Sokhna takes you to the stunning Egyptian Museum. The Egyptian Museum is the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East and houses the largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities in the world. The museum displays an extensive collection spanning from the Predynastic Period to the Greco-Roman Era. The Museum is home to some of the world’s most magnificent ancient masterpieces.

Among the museum’s unrivaled collection is the complete burials of Yuya and Thuya, and the Narmer Palette commemorating the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt under one king, which is also among the museum’s invaluable artifacts. The museum also houses the splendid statues of the great kings Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, the builders of the pyramids at the Giza plateau. An extensive collection of papyri, sarcophagi, and jewelry, among other objects, completes this uniquely expansive museum.

Your Cairo day trip from Port Ain El-Sokhna came to an end. So, take a transfer back to your cruise ship at Port Ain El-Sokhna.