Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum tour from Alexandria Port

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Tutankhamun's complete treasures are displayed together for the first time in history at the Grand Egyptian Museum.

A shore excursion from Alexandria cruise port to Cairo combines the Giza Plateau (the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Sphinx, and the panoramic alignment of all three pyramids) with the Grand Egyptian Museum, where a licensed Egyptologist walks you past the towering statue of Ramses II and into the Tutankhamun galleries. Small groups of up to eight travelers get personal attention from your guide. Lunch at a local restaurant and a two-hour buffer before sail-away are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Giza Pyramids1h 30m
2. Great Sphinx of Giza30m · entry included

Visit Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum

• Transfer from Alexandria Port to Cairo
• Explore Great Pyramid of Khufu
• View and photograph all three Pyramids
• Walk to Great Sphinx of Giza
• Learn about Sphinx history and restoration
• Visit Grand Egyptian Museum atrium and exhibits
• See Tutankhamun galleries and treasures
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Return to Alexandria Port

The Experience

Your guide meets you at Alexandria Port with an air-conditioned vehicle and drives you to Cairo, a journey of approximately 2.5 hours. At the Giza Plateau, you stand at the base of the Great Pyramid of Khufu while your Egyptologist explains its construction and history, then move to the panoramic viewpoint where all three pyramids align for a single photograph. A short walk brings you to the Great Sphinx, carved from a single limestone outcrop over 4,500 years ago. Your guide covers its disputed true age, what it represents, and the centuries of restoration that shaped it, with time for photos from the dedicated viewing platform.

From there you head to the Grand Egyptian Museum, opened in November 2025 and the largest archaeological museum ever built. Your Egyptologist walks you through the soaring atrium past the towering statue of Ramses II, up the Grand Staircase lined with royal monuments, and into the Tutankhamun galleries. His complete collection (the gold mask, the chariots, the throne, the canopic shrines) is displayed together for the first time in history, with stories told by someone who actually studied them. Lunch follows at a quality local restaurant before the return drive to your ship, timed to give you a two-hour buffer before sail-away.

The group stays small by design: maximum eight travelers per departure, and often the tour runs for your party alone. Your guide is a licensed Egyptologist fluent in English and available in Spanish, Italian, French and several other languages. Soda, bottled water, all entrance fees to the Giza Plateau, Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum, and lunch are included.

What’s included

• Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
• air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup from Alexandria Port.
• entrance fees to the Giza Plateau, Great Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum.
• lunch at a quality local restaurant.
• soda and bottled water.

Days and timesDaily

Ages12 to 85 years · 3 to 11 years · Under 3 — Free

Meeting point and pickupNo pickup · ends where it startsMeeting point, per the operator: “Pick Up from Alexandria Port Passengers station terminal.”

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

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availableNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Egypt Day Tours

Is this one for you?The small group size (capped at eight travelers and often just your party) means your Egyptologist can give real depth on the pyramids' construction and Tutankhamun's treasures without rushing between stops, and the two-hour buffer before sail-away keeps the schedule relaxed even with the 2.5-hour drive each way.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Chinese and Greek.

Can children come?

3 to 11 years; under 3, free.

How long does the drive from Alexandria Port to the Giza Plateau take?

The private transfer from Alexandria Port to Cairo takes approximately 2.5 hours, so you'll have time to settle in before reaching the Giza Plateau.

What exactly is shown in the Tutankhamun galleries at the Grand Egyptian Museum?

The Tutankhamun galleries display his complete collection together for the first time in history: the gold mask, chariots, throne, and canopic shrines, all explained by your Egyptologist guide.

Will I have time to take photos at the Pyramids?

Yes. You get time at the panoramic viewpoint where all three pyramids align for photos, and a dedicated viewing platform at the Sphinx with the Pyramid of Khafre rising behind it.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

Your price includes the licensed Egyptologist guide, all entrance fees to Giza Plateau, Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum, lunch at a local restaurant, soda and bottled water. Gratuities for your guide and driver are optional.