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A private day tour from Alexandria Port to Cairo puts Egypt's most famous ancient sites within reach of a single shore excursion. Your driver meets you at the cruise exit and takes you on the roughly 3-hour drive to Giza, with one short stop along the way, as part of our Alexandria Shore Excursions.
At the Giza Plateau, you'll stand before the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the last surviving wonder of the ancient world, alongside the pyramids of Chephren and Mykerinus. A camel ride across the desert sands gives you a different vantage point of the plateau before you continue to the Valley Temple of King Chephren, one of the few structures from this period still standing in its original form.
Nearby, the Great Sphinx, carved directly from the plateau's bedrock with the body of a lion and the head of a king, remains one of Giza's most photographed monuments.
After a lunch stop at a local restaurant, the tour continues to the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to the largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts ever assembled under one roof, including the complete treasures of Tutankhamun.
If time allows, your guide will take you to Khan El Khalili, Cairo's oldest bazaar, for a last stop among the spice stalls, workshops, and souvenir shops of Islamic Cairo before the drive back to Alexandria Port in time for your ship's departure.
To adjust the stops or ask about available dates, send us a message on WhatsApp
Your driver meets you at the Alexandria Port cruise exit and begins the roughly 3-hour drive to Cairo, with one short stop along the way. At the Giza Plateau, you'll see the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the only wonder of the ancient world still standing alongside the smaller pyramids of Chephren and Mykerinus.
A camel ride across the desert sands offers a different view of the plateau before you continue to the Valley Temple of King Chephren, one of the best-preserved structures from this period, and the Great Sphinx, carved directly from the plateau's bedrock in the shape of a lion with a king's head.
Lunch follows at a local restaurant, giving you a taste of Egyptian food and daily life. From there, you'll head to the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to the world's largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including the treasures of King Tutankhamun.
If time allows, your guide will take you to Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Islamic Cairo's oldest market, for souvenirs before the drive back to Alexandria Port to meet your ship. Your guide and vehicle stay with your group the whole day, so the pace is entirely yours—see more of what's possible on Egypt Tours.
No extra service charges or hidden taxes
Comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection (hat, sunscreen) are recommended most of the day is spent outdoors at open-air archaeological sites with little shade.
The Giza Pyramids visit covers the exterior grounds and the Giza Plateau; entry into the Great Pyramid's inner chamber is a separate, optional paid ticket and is not part of the standard tour.
This is a full-day tour, roughly 12–13 hours port to port, with about 3 hours of driving each way between Alexandria Port and Cairo. Departure and return times are set around your cruise ship's schedule at Alexandria Port.
Lunch is served at a local restaurant during the day, as noted in the Inclusions.
The visit to Khan El Khalili Bazaar at the end of the day depends on time remaining after the Grand Egyptian Museum and your ship's departure schedule.
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All FAQ about Egypt
Yes, since the tour is private, you can adjust stops or timing before departure by messaging us on WhatsApp.
The tour involves a full day of walking and a long drive, so it suits most travelers in reasonably good health; let us know in advance if anyone in your group needs a slower pace or extra assistance.
The price includes a private air-conditioned vehicle, a licensed professional guide, entrance fees to the Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, lunch at a local restaurant, bottled water and a soft drink, and all service charges and taxes.
A stop at Khan El Khalili Bazaar is included when time allows, after the Grand Egyptian Museum visit and depending on your ship's departure schedule.
Yes. This private day tour combines both in a single itinerary: the Giza Pyramids (Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus), the Great Sphinx, the Valley Temple, and the Grand Egyptian Museum, all before returning to your ship at Alexandria Port.
The drive from Alexandria Port to Giza takes approximately 3 hours each way in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, with one short break along the way.
