Ain Sokhna to Cairo: Private Pyramids & Citadel Tour

Giza Plateau, papyrus making, and the Grand Egyptian Museum in one day from the coast

A private tour from Ain Sokhna to Cairo covers the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, papyrus making at the Papyrus Institute, lunch at a local restaurant, Tahrir Square and the Grand Egyptian Museum, with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle and an English-speaking guide included. The round trip takes 10 hours, with a 2-hour drive each way through the desert.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tour from Ain Sokhna to Cairo

• Drive 2 hours to Giza Plateau
• Visit Great Pyramids and Sphinx
• Explore Grand Egyptian Museum
• Drive 2 hours back to Ain Sokhna

The experience

The day starts with a 2-hour drive from Ain Sokhna across the desert to the Giza Plateau. Once there, you stand in front of the Great Pyramids built for Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, and face the Great Sphinx: the colossal half-lion, half-human figure that has guarded the sands for millennia. Your guide walks you through the scale and history of these structures, the only surviving wonder of the ancient world.

After the pyramids, you move to the Papyrus Institute to watch and learn the ancient art of papyrus making, then browse the Oriental Bazaars for souvenirs. A local lunch follows, giving you time to rest before the second half of the day. You then visit Tahrir Square and spend time at the Grand Egyptian Museum, which houses an extensive collection of artifacts including treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun. The museum is Cairo's major repository of ancient Egyptian art and objects.

The return journey is a comfortable 2-hour drive back to Ain Sokhna, allowing you to process the day's sights. Your guide speaks English, French, German or Arabic, and the vehicle is air-conditioned throughout. Pickup from your Ain Sokhna hotel is included, as are all taxes and fees.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transportation from Ain Sokhna to Cairo and back.
• pickup from your hotel.
• a live guide in English, French, German or Arabic.
• entry to the Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum.
• a visit to the Papyrus Institute.
• local lunch.
• WiFi on board.
• all taxes and fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Child (6 to 11 years): free · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French, German, Arabic and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by NASCO Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're starting from Ain Sokhna and want a guide-led route through Cairo's major sites in one day. Choose the private option to move at your own pace between the pyramids, sphinx, and museum.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, German, Arabic and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years): free; Infant (under 6): free.

How far is the drive from Ain Sokhna to the Giza Pyramids?

The drive takes 2 hours across the desert, covering the distance from Ain Sokhna to the Giza Plateau where the pyramids stand.

What is the Grand Egyptian Museum and what can I see there?

The Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo houses an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun and other significant pieces of ancient art and objects.

Does the tour include lunch?

Yes, a local lunch is included as part of the day's itinerary, giving you a break between the morning pyramids and sphinx visit and the afternoon museum stop.

Is hotel pickup included in this tour?

Yes, pickup from your Ain Sokhna hotel is included, and the tour concludes with a return drive to the same location.