Egypt · Monuments

2-Day Cairo and Alexandria Tour from Port Said with Pyramids

2 Days Round trip from Port Said Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Giza Pyramids complex and see these architectural wonders
  • 02 Stand before the Great Sphinx and visit the Valley Temple of Chephren
  • 03 Explore the Egyptian Museum's rare collection spanning 5000 years
  • 04 Discover Alexandria's ancient history at the Catacombs, Qayetbay Citadel, and Alexandria Library

Embark on a captivating journey through Egypt's iconic landmarks and historical treasures on this 2-day tour from Port Said. Discover Cairo's legendary Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, stand before the enigmatic Great Sphinx, and visit the Valley Temple before exploring the Egyptian Museum's vast collection spanning 5000 years of history. Optional evening experiences include a Nile dinner cruise or the Sound and Light Show at the Giza Pyramids. Continue to Alexandria to explore the ancient Catacombs, Qayetbay Citadel, and the renowned Alexandria Library before concluding at Alexandria Port.

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

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Alexandria, Cairo, Giza, Port Said
Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Cairo Pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum

  • The tour representative will pick you up from Said Port, holding a sign with your name. After that, you will be transferred by an air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo, a journey of nearly 3 hours, with a stop for rest if needed.

  • Pay a visit to the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus.

  • Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, which dates back to the time of Chephren. The tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren.

  • Continue your excursion to the Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art, considered the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented.

  • Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. After that, you will be driven to your hotel. You may also choose to enjoy an optional 2-hour dinner cruise on the Nile.

  • You can also enjoy the optional Sound and Light Show in the Giza Pyramids area.

Overnight in Cairo.

2
Day 02

Alexandria Catacombs, Citadel, and Library

  • Breakfast at the hotel, then you will be transferred with your private guide in a modern air-conditioned vehicle to Alexandria.

  • Visit the Catacomb, which dates back to the early Roman period. It was discovered in 1900 after a search that had lasted about 12 years.

  • Continue to Qayetbay Citadel, situated at the entrance to Alexandria's eastern harbour, on the exact site of the famous Lighthouse.

  • Enjoy the Alexandria Library from the inside.

  • Then have lunch during the tour. After that, go back to the cruise at Alexandria Port for your final departure.

Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza, Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Where this trip takes you

Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza, Bibliotheca Alexandrina

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Port Said 4 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up services from Port Said Port and return to Alexandria Port
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Accommodation for one night at a 5-star hotel
  • Private English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fees to the mentioned sites
  • Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour
  • Lunch at local restaurants in Cairo and Alexandria
  • One breakfast at the hotel
  • Shopping tours in Cairo
  • All service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tipping

What to bring

  • Passport

Know before you go

  • The tickets included are for the pyramids area, not for entry inside one of the pyramids.
  • If you wish to enter one of the pyramids, you can pay for a ticket on the spot.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Port Said, Port Fouad City, Egypt
Tour start
Port Said, Port Fouad City, Port Said Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Port Said.

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