Private Giza Pyramids & Grand Museum Tour from Alexandria

See Tutankhamun's treasures and walk inside the Great Pyramid on one day from the port

A private tour departing from Alexandria port with an expert Egyptologist guide, covering the Grand Egyptian Museum and the Giza Pyramids complex. You'll explore Tutankhamun's golden treasures and over 5,000 artifacts inside the museum, then travel to Giza to enter the Great Pyramid's chambers, view the Great Sphinx, and photograph all three pyramids from the panorama viewpoint. The tour includes air-conditioned transport, lunch at a high-quality restaurant, and hotel or port drop-off. Entry fees inside the pyramids are available as a separate ticket at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Grand Museum and Pyramids

• Pick up from Alexandria port
• Travel to Giza by air-conditioned vehicle
• Explore Great Pyramid of Khufu and chambers
• Visit Pyramid of Khafre and Pyramid of Menkaure
• See Great Sphinx and Valley Temple
• Take photos at Panorama Viewpoint
• Visit Grand Egyptian Museum exhibits
• View Tutankhamun’s treasures and royal mummies
• Enjoy interactive museum experiences
• Have lunch at high quality restaurant
• Return to Alexandria port

The Experience

Your guide meets you at Alexandria port with a sign bearing your names, then drives you in an air-conditioned vehicle toward Giza. The route takes roughly two hours, giving you time to settle in before arriving at the Grand Egyptian Museum. Inside, you'll move through the Grand Staircase lined with 87 statues and artifacts, then reach the exhibition halls holding Tutankhamun's treasures: over 5,000 pieces including his iconic Golden Mask, royal mummies, and sarcophagi spanning 5,000 years of history. The museum's upper floors frame views of the Great Pyramid itself, so the monuments you came to see are visible from inside.

After lunch at a high-quality restaurant, you head to the Giza Pyramids complex. The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the largest and oldest. Your guide explains the option to enter its hidden chambers. You'll also see the Pyramid of Khafre, which retains original limestone casing at its peak, and the smaller Pyramid of Menkaure built from granite and limestone. The Great Sphinx (the massive lion-bodied, human-headed statue) guards the site, and your guide unravels the mysteries surrounding it. The panorama viewpoint is where you capture the best photos of all three pyramids together, a shot that requires knowing exactly where to stand.

The tour runs nine to eleven hours total. Your expert guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French, or German, and the itinerary ends with drop-off at Alexandria port or your hotel. Entry inside any of the pyramids' chambers requires a separate ticket purchased at checkout.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned transport from Alexandria port to Giza and back.
• expert Egyptologist guide in your chosen language.
• Grand Egyptian Museum entry with access to Tutankhamun's treasures and 5,000 artifacts.
• lunch at a high-quality restaurant.
• pickup and drop-off at Alexandria port or hotel.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessible

Operated by George Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're docking at Alexandria port and want to see both the museum's treasures and the pyramids themselves in a single day without arranging your own transport or hiring a guide separately. Entry inside the pyramid chambers costs extra, so add that ticket only if you want to descend into the Great Pyramid's hidden spaces.

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Top questions

Can I go inside the Great Pyramid on this tour?

Yes, the Great Pyramid of Khufu offers an option to enter its hidden chambers. Entry requires a separate ticket, which you can add at checkout. Your guide will explain what to expect before you descend.

What's included in the Grand Egyptian Museum part of the tour?

The museum entry covers access to Tutankhamun's treasures (over 5,000 artifacts including his Golden Mask) royal mummies, sarcophagi, and exhibition halls spanning 5,000 years of Egyptian history. You'll also see the Grand Staircase with 87 statues and artifacts from different dynasties, plus interactive VR tours and digital reconstructions.

How long is the drive from Alexandria port to Giza?

The drive takes roughly two hours in an air-conditioned vehicle. Your guide travels with you and uses the time to share stories about Egypt's wonders before you arrive at the museum.

Is lunch included, and what about drinks?

Lunch at a high-quality restaurant is included as part of the tour. Drinks are not included and can be purchased separately at the restaurant.

What languages does the guide speak?

Your expert Egyptologist guide is available in English, Spanish, Italian, French, or German. You'll select your preferred language when booking.

Where does the tour end?

After the Giza Pyramids and lunch, you're dropped off at Alexandria port or your hotel, depending on where you prefer to finish the day.