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Unveiling the Pyramids: Cairo Day Trip from Alexandria Port –Top Shore Excursion to Egypt’s Ancient Wonders

Embark on a luxurious Cairo day trip from Port Alexandria and uncover the timeless beauty of Egypt’s capital. Travel comfortably by road on one of the best Cairo shore excursions from Alexandria Cruise Port. This fully guided Cairo tour takes you to the legendary Giza Plateau, where you’ll marvel at the iconic Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx. Explore the fascinating exhibits of the Egyptian Museum, home to priceless treasures of ancient Egypt. Savor a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, blending history with authentic cuisine. This Port Alexandria to Cairo tour offers a perfect mix of culture, history, and comfort in just one unforgettable day.

Price Includes

Port Alexandria 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 Alexandria Port

Experience our fabulous Alexandria Shore Excursions with expert tour guides. Your Cairo day trip from Alexandria Port begins by meeting your tour guide at Port Alexandria. Then, take a transfer to Cairo. Once you arrive in Cairo, you will commence your Cairo day trip from Alexandria Port. Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.

Giza Plateau from Port Alexandria

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.

Explore the contents of the Egyptian Museum

Savor your lunch at a local restaurant, then proceed to the Egyptian Museum. Second part of your Cairo day trip from Alexandria Port 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. This museum displays an extensive collection spanning from the Predynastic Period to the Greco-Roman Era. Cairo 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 Alexandria Port came to an end. So, take a transfer back to your cruise ship at Port Alexandria.