Private Tour to Grand Egyptian Museum & Pyramids from Port Said

Five hours, three pyramids, and a museum holding thousands of artifacts new to public view

A private tour from Port Said port combines the Grand Egyptian Museum with the Giza pyramid complex in a single day. Your Egyptologist guide picks you up at the port, leads you through the museum's newly opened galleries to see Tutankhamun's treasures and rare relics, then drives you to explore the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx. The day ends with traditional Egyptian lunch before return to the port or your hotel.

The experience

The day starts at the Grand Egyptian Museum, where you walk up the Grand Staircase lined with colossal pharaoh statues and enter galleries displaying thousands of artifacts, many shown for the first time. Your guide shares the stories behind the pieces (the history, the art, the culture) as you move through rooms holding treasures from King Tutankhamun's tomb, each one preserved and presented with modern interactive displays. This is not a quick pass through. The museum itself is the largest and most advanced archaeological museum in the world, and the guide's knowledge is what turns the objects into a narrative.

From the museum, you travel to Giza to see the three pyramids in person. The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the largest and oldest, with the option to enter its chambers if you choose. The Pyramid of Khafre still wears some of its original limestone casing at the top, making it appear taller than it is. The Pyramid of Menkaure, built of granite and limestone, is the smallest of the three. Between them stands the Great Sphinx, a massive statue with a lion's body and a human head, and your guide will unravel the mysteries and theories surrounding it. You'll have time to photograph all three pyramids together: the angle that shows them aligned.

After the monuments, you sit down to a relaxing traditional Egyptian lunch at one of the area's best restaurants, choosing from local specialties like fol, falafel sandwiches or koshary. The tour ends with drop-off at Port Said port or your hotel, depending on where you're staying.

What’s included

• Hotel or port pickup and drop-off.
• private Egyptologist guide in English, Spanish, French or Arabic.
• entry to the Grand Egyptian Museum with access to newly opened galleries and Tutankhamun artifacts.
• visits to the Great Pyramid of Khufu, Pyramid of Khafre, Pyramid of Menkaure and the Great Sphinx.
• traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant.

Options for this experience

2 options

Car+Guide onlyGuide in 4 languages · 9 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 13:00Pickup is included; entry tickets are not included.

All inclusiveGuide in 4 languages · 11 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 13:00Includes guide, car, fees and local food; pickup is included.

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 day13 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 13:00

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

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearby

Operated by Pharaoh Tours

Is this one for you?Book the all-inclusive option if you want entry fees, guide and transport settled in one price. Choose car and guide only if you prefer to purchase museum and pyramid entry separately or skip certain sites. Either way, the private format means your guide adjusts the pace to your interests and you're not moving with a group.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Arabic.

Can children come?

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

What exactly is inside the Grand Egyptian Museum that makes it different from other Egypt museums?

The Grand Egyptian Museum holds thousands of artifacts, with many on display for the first time since excavation. The centerpiece is the collection from King Tutankhamun's tomb (golden treasures and beautifully preserved relics shown with modern interactive displays) along with rare pieces spanning Egypt's entire history, all arranged in newly opened galleries.

Can I actually go inside the Great Pyramid, or just look at it from outside?

The Great Pyramid of Khufu offers an option to enter its chambers, so you can choose whether to go inside or explore the exterior and the surrounding complex. Your guide will be with you either way.

How much walking is involved in the museum and at the pyramid sites?

The museum tour includes walking up the Grand Staircase and through multiple galleries, while the pyramid complex involves walking around and between the three main pyramids and the Sphinx. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and wheelchair-accessible routes are available at both locations.

What kind of lunch is included, and where do we eat?

Lunch is a traditional Egyptian meal served at one of the best local restaurants in the Giza area. You choose from Egyptian specialties: fol, falafel sandwiches, or koshary, a popular local dish of rice, lentils, pasta and spiced tomato sauce.

Do I need to arrange my own way from Port Said port to the museum, or is transport included?

Your guide picks you up directly from Port Said port holding a sign with your name, and transport to the museum, between the sites, and back to the port or your hotel is included in the tour.