Egypt · Monuments

2-Day Cairo Pyramids Tour from Alexandria Port with Overnight Stay

2 Days Round trip from Alexandria Port Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Marvel at the magnificent Giza Pyramids and the enigmatic Sphinx
  • 02 Enjoy a memorable visit to the Citadel and soak in its rich history
  • 03 Explore the ancient Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure
  • 04 See the Egyptian Museum's vast collection, including Tutankhamun's treasures

Embark on a tour from Alexandria Port to Cairo to explore Egypt's ancient wonders and cultural heritage. Visit the iconic Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, the Great Sphinx, and the historic Valley Temple, then discover the ancient Step Pyramid of Zoser. Continue to the majestic Salah el Din Citadel, the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, and the renowned Egyptian Museum, home to artefacts spanning 5,000 years of history. If time allows, browse the vibrant Khan El Khalili Bazaar in Islamic Cairo before returning to Alexandria Port.

Continue to the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure.

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
Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Alexandria Port to Cairo and the Pyramids of Giza

  • Your tour representative will pick you up from Alexandria Port, holding a sign with your name.
  • You will then be transferred by an air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo, a journey of approximately 3 hours, with a stop if needed for a rest.
  • Start your tour in Cairo with a visit to the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus.
  • Then proceed to the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, dating back to the time of Chephren. The tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramid of Chephren.
  • Continue to the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty, around 2630 BC, for King Djoser.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo.

2
Day 02

Salah el Din Citadel, Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili

  • Breakfast at your hotel. Then, you will be escorted by your tour guide to Salah el Din Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, which was designed by the architect Yousif Boushnaq, a Turkish man who came especially from Istanbul to build this great mosque for Mohamed Ali, the ruler of Egypt, who ruled the country for over 45 years.
  • Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Cairo. Then move on to visit the Egyptian Museum, which features artefacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5,000 years of art, considered the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian artefacts in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artefacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamun's collection of treasures, gold, and jewellery, which were enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before its discovery in the 1920s, when the tomb was excavated.
  • Continue driving to Islamic Cairo, where you will visit Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Cairo's old bazaar, if there is enough time.
  • After that, travel back to Alexandria Port in a modern air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Return to Alexandria Port for final departure.
Pyramids of Cheops, the Great Sphinx, Step Pyramid of Zoser

Where this trip takes you

Pyramids of Cheops, the Great Sphinx, Step Pyramid of Zoser

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Alexandria Port 2 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up services from Alexandria Port and return
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Accommodation for one night at a 5-star hotel
  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance fees to the mentioned sites
  • Lunch meals at a local restaurant
  • Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour
  • 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 only, not for entry inside any 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
Alexandria, Egypt
Tour start
Alexandria Port, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

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

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