Cairo Pyramids Day Tour from Alexandria

Schedule: Daily

Duration: Approximately 12–14 Hours

Pickup Time: 7:00 AM (Flexible timing adjusted to hotel departures or cruise ship docking times)

Tour Highlights

Your private Ramasside Tours Egyptologist guide and driver will meet you directly at your hotel lobby or cruise ship port in Alexandria. Travel south to Cairo in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to explore ancient pharaonic monuments.

Stand before the Great Pyramid of Giza, the sole surviving Wonder of the Ancient World, along with the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. Visit the enigmatic Great Sphinx, tour the ancient Valley Temple of Khafre, and capture panoramic photos across the plateau. Continue to Tahrir Square to tour the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, home to the gold treasures and funerary masterpieces of King Tutankhamun. Conclude your day with an optional stroll through traditional craft markets before returning comfortably to Alexandria.

Detailed Itinerary

Morning Pickup & Drive to Cairo

Your Ramasside Tours guide and driver will meet you directly at your Alexandria hotel lobby or cruise terminal exit holding a personalized sign. Relax in a modern, climate-controlled vehicle as your guide provides historical background on ancient and medieval Cairo. Enjoy a smooth highway drive south across the Nile Delta to the Giza Plateau.

Giza Plateau: Great Pyramids, Sphinx & Valley Temple

Begin your exploration at the Giza Plateau to behold the monumental Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Experience panoramic viewpoints across the desert horizon to photograph all three royal tombs together.

Head down to the foot of the plateau to inspect the Great Sphinx, carved out of natural bedrock with the body of a lion and the face of King Khafre. Tour the adjacent megalithic Valley Temple of Khafre, featuring massive pink granite pillars and ancient mummification chambers.

(Optional: Dine at 9 Pyramids Lounge inside the plateau with panoramic views of the pyramids).

The Egyptian Museum & Traditional Bazaars

Continue to central Cairo to tour the world-renowned Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Tahrir Square. Walk through galleries displaying thousands of classical artifacts spanning 5,000 years of civilization, highlighted by the gold burial mask, jewelry, and ornate furnishings of King Tutankhamun.

Following the museum, take an optional visit to a traditional artisan bazaar to browse handcrafted Egyptian souvenirs, alabaster statues, and perfume essences.

Board your private vehicle for the return journey north, arriving smoothly back at your hotel or cruise ship terminal in Alexandria.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

• Round-trip private transfers between Alexandria 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 lunch inside the Giza Plateau at the 9 Pyramids Lounge, featuring panoramic views across the 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 dedicated vacation photographer to join your tour across the Pyramids and museum grounds, capturing high-resolution portraits and candid travel memories for $50 per tour.

Airport Transfers

Private meet-and-assist airport transfers between Alexandria airports and your hotel are available for $30 per transfer. (Transfers starting from remote locations such as Cairo Heliopolis or 6th of October City are subject to an additional surcharge).

Fast-Track Visa-on-Arrival

Save time upon arrival with pre-arranged entry visa assistance for eligible passport holders for $35 per person. Simply send a passport copy prior to 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 closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen) are recommended.
• Timing is flexible and coordinated around cruise port schedules and ship docking 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]