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Cairo Over Day Trip from Ain Sokhna Port to Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum

  • DurationApprox 12 hours
  • Trip TypePrivate Tours
  • AvailabilityEveryday
  • Pick upSokhna port

Cairo Over Day Trip from Ain Sokhna Port offers cruise passengers an unforgettable journey through the most iconic ancient treasures of Egypt in a single, spectacular day. This carefully curated Egypt shore excursion tour combines visits to the magnificent Giza Pyramids and the world-renowned Egyptian Museum, allowing you to experience the best of pharaonic history with seamless transportation and expert guidance.

Your Cairo Over Day Trip from Ain Sokhna Port begins the moment you disembark at Ain Sokhna Port, where comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles transport you to Cairo’s most celebrated archaeological sites. Stand in awe before the Great Pyramid of Khufu, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, encounter the mysterious Egyptian great Sphinx of Giza, and immerse yourself in the extraordinary collection of pharaonic masterpieces, royal mummies, and priceless antiquities spanning Egypt’s illustrious history at the Egyptian Museum.

This Cairo Over Day Trip from Ain Sokhna Port is the perfect solution for travelers seeking to maximize their limited port time, combining Egypt’s pyramid tour highlights with hassle-free logistics designed specifically for cruise ship passengers visiting from Ain Sokhna.

Itinerary

Cairo Over Day Trip from Ain Sokhna Port: Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum Tour

Morning: Pick up from Ain Sokhna Port

Your unforgettable Cairo Over Day Trip from Ain Sokhna Port begins with a prompt pickup by your expert Egyptologist guide directly from the cruise terminal. Relax in comfortable, air-conditioned transportation as you embark on this premier shore excursion from Sokhna Port to Cairo’s most iconic ancient wonders.

Giza Pyramids Complex Tour

Journey to the legendary Giza Necropolis, located just 30 minutes from downtown Cairo, where 4,500 years of history await. Your knowledgeable guide will provide fascinating insights into the three magnificent pyramids:

  • The Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) – The largest and most famous pyramid, built over 23 years with about three million limestone blocks.
  • The Pyramid of Khafre (Chephren) – Which is distinguished by its original limestone casing, and taller height, compared to Khufu Pyramid’s, due to its elevated position. 
  • The Pyramid of Menkaure – The smallest of the three main pyramids, built by Khufu’s grandson. It features a granite-covered base and three small pyramids behind it for royal family members.

Optional Pyramid Interior Experience

For adventurous travelers, explore the ancient burial chambers inside the pyramids and marvel at the remarkable interior craftsmanship

(Additional Entry fees apply; guides remain outside to prevent overcrowding).

Desert Photography & Camel Rides

Capture spectacular photos of the three pyramids rising majestically from the golden desert sands with Cairo’s modern skyline as your backdrop. Enhance your Giza Pyramids tour with an optional camel or horse ride around the pyramid plateau (extra charges apply).

The Valley Temple Exploration

When you’re on your tour of the three pyramids of Giza, you can go to the Valley Temple, a 41-square-meter granite structure used for mummification, and see the remnants of the connecting causeway.

The Great Sphinx of Giza Visit 

Stand at the feet of the enigmatic Great Sphinx of Giza, the legendary limestone monument with a lion’s body and a pharaoh’s head that has symbolized Egypt’s mysteries for thousands of years. Your guide will share captivating stories about this ancient guardian of the necropolis.

Egyptian Museum: Treasures of the Pharaohs

Continue your Cairo Over Day Trip from Ain Sokhna with a visit to the world-renowned Egyptian Museum of Antiquities in Tahrir Square. Immerse yourself in an extraordinary collection of over 120,000 genuine artifacts spanning 7,000 years of pharaonic civilization, including:

  • Royal mummies of ancient Egyptian kings and queens
  • Priceless statues, jewelry, and everyday objects from ancient Egypt
  • Papyrus scrolls, sarcophagi, and countless archaeological masterpieces

Return to Ain Sokhna Port

After an enriching day exploring Egypt’s most celebrated ancient sites, you’ll be comfortably transferred back to Ain Sokhna cruise port, concluding your memorable Cairo Over Day Trip from Ain Sokhna Port with unforgettable experiences and photos to treasure forever.

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Included
  • Accommodation pick-up & drop off service from Sokhna port.
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Private Tour Guide that speaks your language.
  • All Entry Fees.
  • Lunch at a good quality restaurant.
  • 3 bottles of water during your trip.
  • All taxes & services.

 

Excluded
  • Optional activities with charges
  • Personal items
  • Tipping

Please Note: Entry fees to explore the interior chambers of the Giza Pyramids require additional charges and are not included in the Cairo Over Day Trip from Ain Sokhna Port package. Optional camel or horse rides around the pyramids area also require extra fees.

Trip Price

Price Per Person For This Cairo Over Day Trip from Ain Sokhna Port in:

  • Double Room $
  • Single Room $
Prices are quoted in US dollars and are valid until September 30, 2023, excluding Easter, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Note that there will be a 20% supplement in the peak period.

Things to know

Prices

  • Prices are in US dollars per person per trip and you can pay in any other currency.
  • Rates in this Cairo Over Day Trip from Ain Sokhna Port are subject to change in case of any changes in airport taxes, hotel rates, transport rates, or government taxes.
  • Rates are not valid during the New Year Season or Christmas in Egypt.
  • Travel insurance and entry visa charges are not included in the package.

Tipping in Egypt

Tipping is not included in any of our packages and is entirely up to the discretion of travelers. Although it is not mandatory, it is highly appreciated by the people who take care of you during your trip. On your Cairo Over Day Trip from Ain Sokhna Port, tipping your Egyptologist guide, drivers, and other staff can make a significant difference and show gratitude for their dedicated service, ensuring your experience is even more memorable and enjoyable.

Extra Expenses

Extra personal expenses on your Cairo Over Day trip from Ain Sokhna Port may include a food tour, alcoholic beverages, tipping, visa fees, recreational expenses, and other services not listed.

The following are the items with extra costs during the trek:

  • For the visa fees, please check Visa and Passport Information.
  • Additional transport that you require.
  • Tipping for the guide and driver after the trip.
  • In case of unforeseen events like bad weather conditions and eventual flight cancellations, you are responsible for extra hotel nights and meals.

Optional Visits & Entry Tickets

All our packages and tours of Egypt do not include entrance fees to special archaeological sites such as entering the pyramids from inside, the mummies’ room in the Museum, or Tutankhamun’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor.

During your Cairo Over Day Trip from Ain Sokhna Port, optional activities like entering the pyramids or riding a camel or horse around the Giza plateau are available at an extra cost, allowing you to customize your experience while exploring Egypt’s most iconic landmarks.

Booking Confirmation Policy

  • The customer booking this Cairo Over Day Trip from Ain Sokhna will receive a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking.
  • We are offering a low down payment of just 25% to secure your spaces on tour, including hotel rooms, cruise cabins, domestic flight tickets, and other travel-related services. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days before your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination to your tour manager, making you’re booking a risk-free investment.

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellation after confirmation with payment before 30 days of the commencement of the tour: 10% of the value of the tour package.
  • Canceling the tour 30 to 20 days before commencement of the tour: 25% of the value of the package
  • Canceling 19-15 days before commencing the tour: 50% of the tour cost
  • Canceling 14-11 days before commencement of the tour: 75% of the tour cost
  • Canceling before 10 days or less before the tour date: No refund for the tour

Children Policy

  • Up to 2 years: FREE
  • Age from 2 and below 6 years: 25% of adult price
  • Age from 6 up to 11 years: 50% of adult price
  • Ages 12 and Up: adult price.

Notes:

  • Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents ( Maximum 1 Child sharing parent’s room )
  • If your tour includes airfare, additional charges for your children may apply.

Things to bring with you

  • A valid Passport for 6 months
  • Sunblock
  • Sunglasses
  • Sanitizer gel
  • Water holder
  • Bug spray
  • Warm clothes in winter
  • Cotton clothes in summer
  • A hat
  • Travel adaptor
  • Camera
  • Umbrella
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Medication

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