Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum Shore Excursion from El Sokhna Port

Overview

Your cruise ship stops at El Sokhna Port, so you can reach the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum in one day.

About This Tour

Your cruise ship stops at El Sokhna Port on the Gulf of Suez, about 120 km east of Cairo, which means you will be on time to explore two of the most famous sights in Egypt: the Giza Pyramids, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, and the Grand Egyptian Museum.

Itinerary

Welcome to the land of legends, Egypt. On time, due to the cruise ship arrival schedule, you will find the Egypt Tours Booking representative waiting for you in front of the El Sokhna Port gate, holding our company sign with your name. To start a life experience trip, drive to Cairo, the capital of Egypt, and Giza. Once you arrive at the Giza Pyramids, start with the Great Pyramid, one of the seven ancient wonders. It was built for King Cheops more than 4,500 years ago and was about 146 meters high when it was finished. Enjoy walking around, then drive to the panoramic viewpoint. There you can see all the pyramids in one line and take memorable pictures. After this, you will have a moment of majesty in front of the Great Sphinx. It has the body of a lion and the head of a man and lies beside the Valley Temple of the second pyramid.

Then drive to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), also known as the Giza Museum, a major archaeological museum close to the Pyramids of Giza. Its Tutankhamun galleries display the treasures of the young king, whose tomb was found by Howard Carter in 1922 in the Valley of the Kings.

After that, have your lunch at a good-quality local restaurant. After finishing, return to El Sokhna Port, according to the cruise ship schedule.