Alexandria Port to Cairo & Pyramids: Private VIP Tour

Three pyramids, the Sphinx, and 250,000 artifacts in one timed day from the port

A full-day private tour departing Alexandria Port for Cairo's Giza Plateau and Egyptian Museum, with a licensed Egyptologist guide, air-conditioned vehicle, and traditional lunch included. The tour is timed to return you to your ship on schedule, and covers the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the Valley Temple, and the Egyptian Museum's collection spanning 5,000 years of artifacts. Travel time to Cairo is approximately 220 kilometers and is built into the tour duration.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Giza Pyramids3h · entry included
2. Great Pyramid of Giza30m
3. Pyramid of Khafre30m
4. Pyramid of Menkaure30m
5. Egyptian Museum3h · entry included
6. Great Sphinx of Giza30m · entry included

Alexandria to Cairo and Pyramids tour

• Pickup from Alexandria port or hotel
• Transfer to Cairo by air-conditioned vehicle
• Visit Great Pyramids of Giza
• Explore Valley Temple of King Chephre
• See Great Pyramid of Giza details
• Visit Pyramid of Khafre and valley temple
• Visit Pyramid of Menkaure and mortuary temple
• Lunch at traditional restaurant
• Tour Egyptian Museum of antiquities
• See Great Sphinx of Giza up close
• Return to Alexandria port or hotel

The Experience

The tour starts with pickup directly from Alexandria Port by your Egyptologist guide and private air-conditioned vehicle. From there, the drive to Cairo covers roughly 220 kilometers, and you arrive at the Giza Plateau to begin exploring the three Great Pyramids (Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos) along with the Valley Temple, where priests once mummified the bodies of pharaohs. The Sphinx stands guard over the complex, and you'll have time for a close look at this limestone guardian with its lion body and the head of King Chephren.

After the pyramids and Valley Temple, the tour continues to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, which holds over 250,000 genuine artifacts dating back as far as 5,000 years. The collection includes an exclusive exhibit of treasures, gold, and jewelry from Tutankhamun's tomb, discovered in the 1920s after lying buried for over 3,500 years. A traditional lunch is included partway through the day, and bottled water is provided throughout. The tour finishes with drop-off back at Alexandria Port in time for your ship's departure.

Because this is a private tour, the pace stays under your control and you avoid the delays that come with large group buses. The operator guarantees your return to the port on time, which matters when you're working around a ship's schedule. The guide speaks multiple languages (English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and several others), so communication is straightforward from start to finish.

What’s included

• Entry fees to all sites on the itinerary.
• private air-conditioned vehicle with all transfers.
• professional Egyptologist guide in your choice of language.
• traditional lunch.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• pickup and drop-off at Alexandria Port.

Days and timesDaily · 9 departure times, from 05:30 to 09:30

AgesAges 12+ · 6 to 11 years · Under 6

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by CRUISE ERA

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're a cruise passenger with a fixed return time and want to see Cairo's major sites without coordinating group schedules. The private vehicle and guaranteed return timing let you move at your own pace while staying on your ship's timeline.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic and Chinese.

Can children come?

6 to 11 years; under 6.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What's inside the pyramids on this tour?

The tour does not include access inside any of the pyramids. You explore the exterior of the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Valley Temple, and view the Great Sphinx from outside, but interior entry is not part of this itinerary.

What happens if my ship leaves earlier than expected?

The operator offers a guaranteed "Back-to-Ship" return, meaning you'll be dropped at Alexandria Port in time for your departure. If your schedule changes, contact the operator before the tour begins to discuss options.

Is the Valley Temple the same as the Egyptian Museum?

No. The Valley Temple is an ancient site at Giza where priests performed mummification rituals for pharaohs like King Chephren. You visit it as part of the Giza Plateau tour. The Egyptian Museum is a separate stop in Cairo, housing over 250,000 artifacts including treasures from Tutankhamun's tomb.

Can I bring a stroller or wheelchair on this tour?

Yes. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and infants can ride in a pram or stroller. Transportation vehicles are wheelchair accessible, and the operator notes the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though you'll be walking at outdoor archaeological sites.