Cairo Day Tour from Borg El Arab Airport

Schedule: Daily

Duration: Approximately 14–15 Hours

Pickup Time: Flexible (Coordinated directly around your flight arrival time)

Tour Highlights

Your Ramasside Tours Egyptologist guide will meet you directly at the arrivals gate of Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport (HBE). Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo to begin your guided exploration of ancient Egypt.

Behold the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the ancient Valley Temple of Khafre. Proceed to Tahrir Square to tour the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, home to the gold treasures and burial artifacts of King Tutankhamun. Conclude your day with an optional stroll through traditional souks before returning comfortably on time to Borg El Arab Airport or your accommodation in Alexandria.

Detailed Itinerary

Airport Welcome & Drive to Cairo

Your Ramasside Tours guide and driver will wait for you outside the arrivals hall at Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE) holding a personalized sign. Step into a modern, climate-controlled private vehicle and relax as your guide outlines the day's itinerary, sharing historical context on ancient and medieval Cairo. Enjoy a comfortable highway journey southward to the Giza Plateau.

The Giza Plateau: Pyramids, Sphinx & Valley Temple

Arrive at the Giza Plateau to stand before the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the sole surviving Wonder of the Ancient World, alongside the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. Enjoy panoramic desert viewpoints perfect for photography.

Descend toward the enigmatic Great Sphinx, carved from a single limestone ridge with the body of a lion and the face of King Khafre. Tour the adjacent Valley Temple of Khafre, renowned for its colossal pink granite pillars and ancient royal mummification rituals.

The Egyptian Museum & Traditional Souks

Continue to downtown Cairo to visit the world-renowned Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Tahrir Square. Walk through two floors displaying over 250,000 pharaonic antiquities spanning 5,000 years of civilization, centered on the celebrated royal treasures, gold jewelry, and gilded shrines of King Tutankhamun.

Following the museum, take an optional visit to a traditional artisan market to browse handcrafted Egyptian souvenirs, papyrus artwork, and perfumes.

Relax in your private vehicle during the return drive north, arriving smoothly back at Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport for your departing flight or at your hotel in Alexandria.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

• Round-trip private transfers between Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) and Cairo
• Private transportation in modern, air-conditioned vehicles
• Professional licensed English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide
• Entrance tickets to all mentioned monuments and museums
• All service charges and local taxes

Exclusions

• Optional lunch
• Beverages during meals
• Personal expenses and shopping
• Gratuities / Tipping

Tour Add-ons & Travel Notes

9 Pyramids Lounge Dining Upgrade

Enjoy an authentic Egyptian lunch inside the Giza Plateau at the 9 Pyramids Lounge, featuring panoramic views overlooking all nine pyramids, for an additional $30 per person (prior reservation required).

Executive Luxury Minivan Upgrade

Upgrade your road journey between Alexandria and Cairo to a spacious executive minivan featuring extra legroom, dual-zone climate control, chilled bottled beverages, and generous luggage capacity.

Professional Studio Photographer

Hire a professional photographer to accompany your tour across the Pyramids and museum galleries, capturing high-resolution portraits and candid travel memories for $50 per day.

Fast-Track Visa-on-Arrival

Save time upon landing with pre-arranged visa-on-arrival assistance for eligible nationalities for $35 per person. Simply submit a passport copy before travel.

Travel Insurance (AIG Travel Guard)

Comprehensive travel coverage through AIG Travel Guard is available for $15 per day or $25 per week per person.

Essential Travel Tips

• Comfortable walking shoes and sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen) are recommended.
• Itineraries can be customized to match specific flight arrival and layover windows.

Child Policy

• 0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge
• 2 – 11.99 years: 50% of adult tour rate
• 12+ years: Full adult rate

For reservations and custom itineraries, contact us at: [email protected]