Alexandria to Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum: Private tour

Stand before the pyramids and Sphinx, then walk through thousands of ancient artifacts in one day

A private full-day tour from Alexandria Port to Cairo's Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum, with a professional Egyptologist guide, private air-conditioned vehicle, entry fees, lunch and all transfers included. The tour departs from Alexandria Port and returns on time for ship re-boarding, making it built for cruise travelers. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language of your choice.

Step-by-step itinerary

Alexandria to Giza Pyramids and Museum

• Meet guide at Alexandria Port
• Drive to Giza, enjoy countryside views
• Explore Great Pyramids and Sphinx
• Visit Grand Egyptian Museum
• Optional lunch at local restaurant
• Return to Alexandria Port

The Experience

Your guide meets you at Alexandria Port and drives you south toward Giza in a private air-conditioned vehicle. The route crosses Egypt's countryside and Mediterranean coast, and the drive itself frames what you're about to see. Once you arrive at the Giza plateau, you stand in front of the Great Pyramids (the Pyramid of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure), and the Great Sphinx. Your guide walks you through the site, explaining the pharaohs, burial rituals and the engineering that built these structures over four thousand years ago.

From Giza, you move to the Grand Egyptian Museum, a modern complex near the pyramids that opened recently and holds over 100,000 artifacts. The Tutankhamun collection is displayed in full for the first time, and your guide points out the royal mummies, ancient statues and other pieces that anchor Egypt's history. You set your own pace through the galleries. The guide highlights key objects but leaves room to linger where you want.

An optional lunch stop at a local restaurant breaks the day before you return to Alexandria Port. The full journey takes 9 hours from pickup to drop-off, timed so you're back with time to spare before re-boarding your ship. Entry fees, bottled water, coffee and tea are included. Lunch is optional and paid separately if you choose it.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.
• professional Egyptologist guide in your choice of language.
• entry fees to the Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum.
• bottled water, coffee and tea throughout the tour.
• all service charges and taxes.
• port pickup and drop-off at Alexandria Port.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by JET 7 Travel

Is this one for you?Nine hours is the full day, so this tour leaves no room for other Cairo sites or a long lunch break, but it fits inside a single port call and returns you to the ship on schedule. Tipping for the guide and driver is optional and arranged at the end of the day.

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Top questions

What exactly will I see at the Giza Pyramids?

The Giza Pyramids site includes the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops), the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx. Your guide explains the history and architecture of each structure as you explore the plateau.

What is inside the Grand Egyptian Museum?

The Grand Egyptian Museum houses over 100,000 artifacts spanning Egypt's history. The Tutankhamun collection is displayed in full for the first time, alongside royal mummies, ancient statues, jewelry and other treasures from pharaonic Egypt.

How long does the tour take, and will I have time to explore both sites?

The tour runs 9 hours total from Alexandria Port pickup to drop-off. This timeframe includes the drive to Cairo, exploration of the Giza Pyramids, a full visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum, an optional lunch stop, and the return drive to the port.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is optional. You can stop at a local restaurant during the tour and pay for your meal separately. Bottled water, coffee and tea are included throughout the day.

What language does the guide speak?

Your guide is a professional Egyptologist who speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or one additional language. You choose your preferred language when you book.

Will I have time to get back to my ship before it departs?

Yes. The tour is timed so you return to Alexandria Port with time to spare before re-boarding your cruise ship. Your guide coordinates the schedule to ensure you're back on time.