Day trip to Cairo from El Sokhna: Pyramids and museum

See Tutankhamun's coffin and stand at the Giza pyramids in one day from the port

A guided day trip from El Sokhna port to Cairo covers the Egyptian Museum, the three Giza pyramids (Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus), and the Great Sphinx, with hotel pickup, lunch, entrance fees and an air-conditioned vehicle included. The round-trip drive takes about two hours each way, leaving roughly six hours in Cairo for the sights and an optional stop at the Cairo Bazaar if time allows.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Egyptian Museum2h · entry included
2. Nile River30m · entry included
3. Giza Pyramids2h · entry included
4. Great Sphinx of Giza30m · entry included

Day trip from El Sokhna to Cairo

• Pick up from El Sokhna port
• Drive to Cairo (approx. 2 hours)
• Visit the Egyptian Museum
• Enjoy a boat trip or stroll along Nile
• Explore the Giza Pyramids on foot or camel
• Visit the Great Sphinx of Giza
• Optional visit to Cairo Bazaar
• Return to El Sokhna

The experience

Your guide meets you at the El Sokhna port exit in the morning and drives you to Cairo: a two-hour journey by air-conditioned vehicle. The Egyptian Museum is your first stop, where you'll walk through galleries holding more than 120,000 artifacts, including Tutankhamun's golden coffin. From there the route heads to the Giza plateau, where you explore the three standing pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus on foot, on horseback or by camel, depending on your preference. The grounds take roughly two hours to cover at your own pace.

Next is the Great Sphinx: a limestone figure with a human head and a lion's body, carved from a quarry that once supplied stone for the Pyramid of Cheops. You'll spend about 20 to 30 minutes at the Sphinx and its surrounding temple. If the schedule allows, the guide can take you to the Cairo Bazaar before the drive back to El Sokhna. Lunch and all entrance fees are included. The full day runs 12 to 14 hours from port to port.

At the Nile River, you have a choice: take a paid boat trip on the water or walk the banks for free. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or one of two additional languages, and the tour welcomes children from age four.

What’s included

• Pickup at El Sokhna port and return transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• entrance fees to the Egyptian Museum, the Giza pyramids and the Great Sphinx.
• lunch.
• a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or one of two other languages.

Options for this experience

2 options

El Ain El SokhnaUp to 15 per booking · Guide in 6 languages · 04:00 and 06:30Lunch at El Sokhna port or hotels, with pickup included

0Up to 8 per booking · Guide in 6 languages · No fixed timePickup is included from El Gouna

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 04:00 and 06:30

Book up to7h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Book Tour Egypt

Is this one for you?The 12- to 14-hour day suits cruise passengers with a full port day and travelers who want the three major Cairo sights without arranging separate transport from El Sokhna. Children from age four are welcome, and the pace at the pyramids is flexible. You choose whether to walk, ride a horse or ride a camel.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

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 24 h before the start.

How long is the drive from El Sokhna port to Cairo?

The drive takes approximately two hours each way in an air-conditioned vehicle, so you spend about four hours traveling and roughly six to eight hours at the sights themselves.

What's inside the Egyptian Museum that makes it worth the visit?

The Egyptian Museum holds more than 120,000 exhibits spanning thousands of years of Egyptian history, and it houses Tutankhamun's golden coffin: one of the most famous artifacts from ancient Egypt.

Can I explore the pyramids on my own, or does the guide stay with me the whole time?

You explore the Giza pyramids grounds on foot, on horseback or by camel at your own pace. The guide accompanies the group but you're not on a fixed walking route.

What happens if we finish the main sights early?

If time permits, the guide can drive you to the Cairo Bazaar before heading back to El Sokhna, though this stop is optional and depends on how long you spend at each site.

Is lunch included, and what about the boat trip on the Nile?

Lunch is included in the tour price. The Nile River stop offers a choice between a paid boat trip or a free walk along the banks.