Enjoy Visit two important sides of Egyptian history on an NMEC and Giza Pyramids Tour from Port Said. This full-day Port Said shore excursion takes you from Port Said to Cairo to explore the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC).
Your Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Civilization Museum tour combines the best landmarks of ancient Egypt with a museum experience that covers Egyptian civilization across different historical periods. With private, air-conditioned transportation, an accredited Egyptologist guide and lunch at a local restaurant, you can explore these highlights before returning to your cruise ship at Port Said Port.
Your guide will meet you at Port Said Port, and from there, you will head to Cairo in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Once you arrive get ready to explore the Giza Pyramids and learn about their history with your Egyptologist guide.
Your first big stop is the Giza Plateau, where you’ll see the Great Pyramid of Khufu along with the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. We’ll talk a bit about how the ancient Egyptians built these massive structures and the pharaohs who ordered them.
From there we head over to the Great Sphinx, the famous statue with a lion body and a human head and also visit the Valley Temple of Khafre, which was part of the old funerary complex.
Take a break from sightseeing and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo before continuing to the museum.
Next we head to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat. It walks you through Egypt’s story from prehistoric times right up to more recent periods. You’ll see a wide range of artifacts, and one of the highlights is the Royal Mummies Hall, where several of the famous pharaohs are on display.
This Giza Pyramids and NMEC shore excursion from Port Said Port gives you a chance to link the big monuments of ancient Egypt with the broader story of its people and culture.
Depending on the schedule, enjoy a shopping stop in Cairo before beginning your return journey to Port Said. Your driver will transfer you back to the cruise port, where you can rejoin your ship according to the agreed schedule.
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Yes, lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo is included. Bottled water is also provided during the journey, while drinks during meals and any additional personal expenses should be confirmed according to the tour's final inclusions.
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat presents Egyptian history from prehistoric times to the modern era. Its collections include artifacts from different historical periods, while the Royal Mummies Hall features the remains of several ancient Egyptian rulers.
This itinerary combines two major Egyptian attractions in one trip. At Giza, you can explore the pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple of Khafre. At the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, you can discover artifacts from different periods of Egypt history and visit the Royal Mummies Hall. Private transportation and an Egyptologist guide help make the day easier to manage from Port Said.
The tour includes pick-up and drop-off at Port Said Port, private air-conditioned transportation, an accredited Egyptologist guide, entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing sites, lunch at a local restaurant, bottled water during the journey, shopping stops, and applicable taxes and service charges. Tips and extras not mentioned in the itinerary are excluded.
This NMEC and Giza Pyramids Tour from Port Said is ideal for cruise passengers interested in ancient Egyptian history, archaeology, and cultural heritage. It's a good choice for travelers who want to see the famous pyramids and explore Egypt history at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in one organized excursion.
Yes, you can visit the Giza Pyramids and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) on a day trip from Port Said. The itinerary includes the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple of Khafre, followed by a visit to NMEC in Fustat.
