Egypt · Archaeology

2-Day Giza and Alexandria Tour with Egyptian Museum Highlights

2 Days Round trip from Al Haram Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple with an Egyptologist guide
  • 02 Explore the Egyptian Museum's vast collection of Pharaonic artifacts, including Tutankhamen treasures
  • 03 Discover the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, dating back to the early Roman period
  • 04 Visit Qaitbay Citadel at the entrance to Alexandria's eastern harbour
  • 05 Enjoy sightseeing inside the Alexandria Library

Explore Egypt's iconic ancient landmarks over 2 days, from the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple to the remarkable collections of the Egyptian Museum. Travel from Alexandria Port to Cairo with a private Egyptologist guide and continue to Alexandria's historic attractions, including the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Qaitbay Citadel, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. This tour combines Pharaonic, Roman, and medieval heritage with private transport, accommodation, and included entrance fees.

Discover a rare collection spanning 5,000 years of art, considered the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Alexandria, Cairo, Giza
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum

  • Pick up by an Egypt travel representative from Alexandria Port.

  • Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo, a journey of nearly 3 hours, with a stop if needed for a rest.

  • Visit the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus with your Egyptologist guide.

  • Proceed to the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, which dates back to the time of Chephren.

  • Visit the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren.

  • Head to the Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period.

  • Discover a rare collection spanning 5,000 years of art, considered the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. More than 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen.

  • Have lunch at a local restaurant.

  • Optional: Enjoy a dinner cruise for two hours on the Nile.

  • Optional: Enjoy a Sound and Light show in the Giza Pyramids area.

Overnight in Cairo.

2
Day 02

Alexandria Catacombs, Citadel, and Library

  • Have an early breakfast at the hotel.

  • Transfer with your private guide by air-conditioned modern vehicle to Alexandria.

  • Discover the Catacombs, which date back to the early Roman period and were discovered in 1900.

  • Continue to visit Qaitbay Citadel, situated at the entrance to Alexandria's eastern harbour.

  • Enjoy sightseeing inside the Alexandria Library.

  • Have lunch.

  • Return to the cruise at Alexandria Port for your final departure.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Al Haram 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up services and return to Alexandria Port

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle

  • Accommodation

  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide

  • Entrance fees

  • Bottled water on board the vehicle

  • All service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

  • Any extras

  • Tipping

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Alexandria - Port Saeed, Al Manakh, Egypt
Tour start
Al Haram, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Al Haram.

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