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Cairo Day Tour from Alexandria Port

Day trip to Cairo from Alexandria Port is the key to exploring the golden culture and mythical history of the divine city of Giza. Etro Tours will provide all our American clients with the most ideal services of a private A/C Vehicle and a professional Egyptologist Tour Guide which is expected from the best travel agency in Egypt. All our American guests will enjoy a magical day tour to the capital of Egypt for a day trip to Cairo from Alexandria Port to visit the most famous landmarks in Cairo such as the Giza pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum, then we will drive you back to Alexandria Port. Live the time of your life by booking the ultimate vacation around the magical treasures of Giza that dates back to more than 4500 years.

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About Cairo Day Tour from Alexandria Port

Day trip to Cairo from Alexandria Port is the key to exploring the golden culture and mythical history of the divine city of Giza. Etro Tours will provide all our American clients with the most ideal services of a private A/C Vehicle and a professional Egyptologist Tour Guide which is expected from the best travel agency in Egypt. All our American guests will enjoy a magical day tour to the capital of Egypt for a day trip to Cairo from Alexandria Port to visit the most famous landmarks in Cairo such as the Giza pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum, then we will drive you back to Alexandria Port. Live the time of your life by booking the ultimate vacation around the magical treasures of Giza that dates back to more than 4500 years.

Discover the highlights of Egypt's capital on a private **Cairo Day Tour from Alexandria Port with Etro Tours**. This exciting shore excursion is designed for cruise passengers who want to experience the legendary monuments of Cairo and Giza in one day, with comfortable private transportation and the assistance of a professional Egyptologist guide. Your tour begins with pickup from **Alexandria Port**, where your Etro Tours representative will meet you at the agreed meeting point. Travel comfortably to Cairo in a private, air-conditioned vehicle and begin your sightseeing at the world-famous **Giza Pyramids Complex**. Explore the magnificent pyramids of **King Khufu, King Khafre, and King Menkaure**, then visit the iconic **Great Sphinx**. Continue to the **Egyptian Museum** to discover an impressive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and learn more about the fascinating civilization of the pharaohs. Enjoy a delicious **Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant** before beginning your comfortable journey back to Alexandria. At the end of your Cairo adventure, your Etro Tours representative will transfer you back to **Alexandria Port**, ensuring a timely return for your cruise departure. ## Full Details ### Pickup from Alexandria Port Your **Cairo Day Tour from Alexandria Port** starts with a convenient pickup from the port. An **Etro Tours representative** will meet you at the agreed meeting point, holding a sign with your name. Meet your professional Egyptologist guide and private driver, then begin your journey to Cairo in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. ### Giza Pyramids Upon arrival in Giza, begin your exploration of the legendary **Giza Pyramids Complex**. Visit the three principal pyramids: * **Great Pyramid of King Khufu** * **Pyramid of King Khafre** * **Pyramid of King Menkaure** Your Egyptologist guide will explain the history, construction, and importance of these remarkable monuments. Take time to admire the pyramids from different viewpoints and capture memorable photographs. ### Great Sphinx Continue to the magnificent **Great Sphinx**, one of Egypt's most famous ancient monuments. Admire the enormous limestone statue featuring the body of a lion and the head of a human while your guide explains its history and significance. ### Egyptian Museum After visiting Giza, continue to downtown Cairo for a guided tour of the **Egyptian Museum**. Explore a remarkable collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities, including statues, jewelry, funerary objects, and other artifacts representing thousands of years of Egyptian history. Your Egyptologist guide will provide fascinating information about the most important exhibits and the civilization that created them. ### Egyptian Lunch Enjoy a delicious **Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant**. Relax and experience traditional Egyptian cuisine before beginning your return journey. ### Return to Alexandria Port After completing your Cairo sightseeing, meet your private driver and begin the journey back to Alexandria. Your Etro Tours representative will ensure that you return comfortably to **Alexandria Port** with sufficient time for your cruise departure. Your **Cairo Day Tour from Alexandria Port** concludes with unforgettable memories of the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, and the treasures of ancient Egypt. ## Tour Highlights * Private Cairo day tour from Alexandria Port * Convenient port pickup and drop-off * Visit the Giza Pyramids * See the Great Pyramid of King Khufu * Explore the Great Sphinx * Visit the Egyptian Museum * Enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch * Professional Egyptologist tour guide * Private air-conditioned transportation * Personalized sightseeing experience * Timely return to Alexandria Port * Professional service by **Etro Tours**
Duration: 8 Hours
Schedule: Everyday
Destinations: Alexandria - Alexandria Port Tours
Route: Alexandria - Cairo
Pickup Location: Alexandria Port
Tour Type: Private

Tour Highlights

  • Giza Pyramids Complex Explore the Giza Pyramids Complex, its history, layout, construction, hidden secrets, and key facts about Egypt’s most iconic ancient wonder.
  • The Sphinx Discover the Great Sphinx of Giza's dimensions, history, the missing nose, the Dream Stele, excavation, animal origin, underground chambers, and mysteries.
  • The Grand Egyptian Museum Explore Egypt’s Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, showcasing Tutankhamun’s full collection and over 100,000 ancient artifacts.
  • The Egyptian Museum Explore the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, its history, Tahrir location, collections, library, tickets, Golden Parade, and current role.
  • The Valley Temple Explore the Valley Temple of Khafre in Giza, an ancient funerary site of divine rituals, mummification, celestial alignment, and unmatched stone craftsmanship.
  • The Great Pyramid of Khufu Discover the Great Pyramid of Giza’s history, architectural marvels, construction secrets, and mysterious finds that stood the test of time for over 4500 years.

Places You'll Visit

Giza Pyramids

Giza Pyramids

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 The Sphinx

The Sphinx

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 The Grand Egyptian Museum

The Grand Egyptian Museum

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 The Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum

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 The Valley Temple

The Valley Temple

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 The Great Pyramid of Khufu

The Great Pyramid of Khufu

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Cairo Day Tour from Alexandria Port Activity Timeline

"Egypt Tours Portal" representative will pick you up from Alexandria Port by the cruise exit door to be transferred by an air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo for a private guided day trip to Cairo from Alexandria Port. Approximately 3 hours when you will start your tour by visiting: Giza Pyramids Complex The angelic Giza Pyramids complex is able to preserve and showcase the golden heritage of the ancient Egyptian civilization which was constructed in the old kingdom (2686 – 2134 BC) to hold the great three pyramids of Giza, six little pyramids, the great sphinx, and the Valley Temple. The Great Pyramid The giant Great Pyramid of Giza remained one of the greatest works of art ever created in the history of mankind. It reflects the mastery of Pharaoh Khufu (2609 BC - 2584 BC) and was designed by Hemiunu his main vizier to be 147 m tall using 2.3 million limestone blocks to reach the weight of 6 million tons containing the King’s chamber, the grand hall, and various more. The Great Sphinx The great Horus of the horizon Sphinx was built in the image of Pharaoh Khafre who ruled Giza from 2558 BC to 2532 BC. It is able to shed light on the wisdom and greatness of Khafre, standing as an immortal guardian of the colossal marvels of Giza. The Valley Temple The mythical Valley temple is the eternal house of immortality which is considered to be an illuminating architectural treasure that was built in 2600 BC to transform the bodies of the kings and queens of the 4th dynasty into everlasting mummies. The Grand Egyptian Museum The Grand Egyptian Museum serves as a golden portal to 5,000 years of history, illuminating the artistry, spirituality, and enduring legacy of ancient Egypt for generations to come. It is aligned with the stellar pyramids of Giza, and spans nearly 490,000 square meters. GEM is designed to have one of the biggest conservation centers in the Middle East, along with research labs and educational facilities dedicated to preserving Egypt’s heritage. Everyone will get to marvel at immortal treasures such as the Hanging Obelisk, the 11-meter colossus of Ramses II, and the complete collection of over 5,000 artifacts from Tutankhamun.  Lunch Time Lunch will be served at Pyramids/ Nile view restaurant, then move to visit: The Egyptian Museum The blessed Egyptian Museum found in the rich city of Cairo was opened to the public in 1901 to offer the chance for everyone to cast their eyes on the greatest historical artifacts ever built in history. Finally, we drive you back to Alexandria Port to the cruise door.

What's Included

Included in Your Journey

  • Pick up services from the cruise at Alexandria Port & return.
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Private Egyptologist guide.
  • Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour.
  • Lunch during your day trip at a local restaurant.
  • Entrance fees for all Sightseeing mentioned.
  • All service charges and taxes.

Not Included

  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Tipping.

What to Bring

  • Hat.
  • Camera.
  • Comfortable shoes.
  • Sunblock & Sunglasses.
  • Warm clothes in winter.
  • Cotton clothes in summer.
  • Note: Check our blog about what to pack for Egypt.

Pricing & Packages

Choose the pricing option that suits your trip. Prices use USD.

Solo Traveler

1 Pax
$710
per person

Small Group

2–3 Pax
$395
per person

Medium Group

4–5 Pax
$336
per person

Large Group

6+ Pax
$286
per person

Seasonal Group Pricing

Group SizePrice per person
9-16 Pax $225
5-8 Pax $225
2-4 Pax $395
Solo $710

Group SizePrice per person
9-16 Pax $250
5-8 Pax $250
2-4 Pax $445
Solo $815

Group SizePrice per person
9-16 Pax $250
5-8 Pax $255
2-4 Pax $445
Solo $815

Group SizePrice per person
9-16 Pax $250
5-8 Pax $250
2-4 Pax $445
Solo $815

Pricing Information

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

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Important Information

Children Policy

0 - 1.99 years: Free of charge 2 - 5.99 years: Pay 25% of tour price 6 - 11.99 years: Pay 50% of tour price 12+ years: Pay full tour price as per adult person Note: Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 child in one room)

Frequently Asked Questions

Visa requirements vary depending on your nationality, length of stay, and travel purpose. For the latest information and eligibility details, please visit our Egypt visa guide.
We accept payments in USD (US Dollar), EUR (Euro), and GBP (British Pound Sterling).
We accept payments via secure online payment links, credit/debit cards, bank transfers, and cash upon arrival when agreed in advance. For your security, please only complete card payments through our approved secure payment gateway and never share card details via email, WhatsApp, or social media.
Our payment, cancellation, and refund policies vary depending on the tour type, travel dates, services booked, and supplier conditions. Send request, and one of our travel specialists will contact you with all the details of your tour. You can also review our payment and cancellation policy for additional information.
Services vary by tour package and may include accommodation, transportation, guided tours, airport transfers, domestic flights, entrance fees, and selected meals. Please refer to your tour itinerary for a complete list of included services.
The entire country of Egypt deserve to be explored with its every heavenly detail but there are places that must be seen before any other such as the breathtaking Hurghada's red sea, The wonders of Cairo the pyramids of Giza, the great sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the wonders of Luxor like Valley of the Kings, Karnak & Hatshepsut temple and the wonders of Aswan such as Abu Simbel temples, Philea temple, Unfinished obelisk and The Wonders of Alexandria like Qaitbat Citadel, Pompey's Pillar and Alexandria Library. Read more about the best places to visit in Egypt.
If you want to apply for a Visa On Arrival that lasts for 30 days then you should be one of the eligible countries, have a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining and pay 25$ USD in cash, as for the E-Visa for 30 day you should have a valid passport for at least 8 months, complete the online application, pay the e-visa fee then print the e-visa to later be presented to the airport border guard. You could also be one of the lucky ones who can obtain a free visa for 90 days. Read more about Egypt travel visa.
Egypt has a variety of delicious cuisines but we recommend "Ful & Ta'meya (Fava Beans and Falafel)", Mulukhiya, "Koshary", a traditional Egyptian pasta dish, and Kebab & Kofta, the Egyptian traditional meat dish. Read more about Top Traditional Egyptian Food.
The best time to travel to Egypt is during the winter from September to April, as the climate becomes a little tropical, accompanied by a magical atmosphere of warm weather with a winter breeze. You will be notified in the week of your trip if the Climate is unsafe and if any changes have been made. Read more about Best Time to Visit Egypt.
You should pack everything you could ever need in a small bag so you can move easily between your destinations. Read more about What to Pack for Your Egypt Tour.
We have been creating the finest vacations for more than 20 years around the most majestic destinations in Egypt. Our staff consists of the best operators, guides and drivers who dedicate all of their time & effort to make you have the perfect vacation. All of our tours are customized by Travel, Financial & Time consultants to fit your every possible need during your vacation. It doesn't go without saying that your safety and comfort are our main priority and all of our resources will be directed to provide the finest atmosphere until you return home.
You will feel safe in Egypt as the current atmosphere of the country is quite peaceful after the government took powerful measures like restructuring the entire tourist police to include all the important and tourist attractions in Egypt. Read more about is it safe to travel to Egypt.
Wear whatever feels right and comfortable. It is advised to wear something light and comfortable footwear like a closed-toe shoe to sustain the terrain of Egypt. Put on sun block during your time in Egypt in the summer to protect yourself from the sun.
The best activity is by far boarding a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan or Vise Versa. Witness the beauty of Egypt from a hot balloon or a plane and try all the delicious Egyptian cuisines and drinks plus shopping in old Cairo. Explore the allure and wonders of the red sea in the magical city resorts of Egypt like Hurghada and many more by diving and snorkeling in the marine life or Hurghada. Behold the mesmerizing western desert by a safari trip under the heavenly Egyptian skies.
There are a lot of public holidays in Egypt, too many to count, either religious or nation, the most important festivals are the holy month of Ramadan, which ends with Eid Al Fitr, Christmas, and New Year's Eve. Read more about festivals & publich holidays in Egypt.
Egypt is considered to be one of the most liberal Islamic countries but it has become a little bit conservative in the last couple of decades so it is advised to avoid showing your chest, shoulders or legs below the knees.
Arabic is the official language and Most Egyptians, who live in the cities, speak or understand English or at least some English words or phrases. Fewer Egyptians can speak French, Italian, Spanish, and German. Professional tour guides, who work in the tourism sector, are equipped to handle visitors who cannot speak Arabic and they will speak enough English and other languages to fulfill the needs of all our clients.
The fastest way is a car, of course, a taxi. If you are in Cairo ride a white taxi to move faster or you could board the fastest way of transportation in Egypt metro if the roads are in rush hour.
The temperature in Egypt ranges from 37c to 14 c. Summer in Egypt is somehow hot but sometimes it becomes cold at night and winter is cool and mild. The average of low temperatures vary from 9.5 °C in the wintertime to 23 °C in the summertime and the average high temperatures vary from 17 °C in the wintertime to 32 °C in the summertime. The temperature is moderate all along the coasts.
It is the home of everything a traveler might be looking for from amazing historical sites dating to more than 4000 years to enchanting city resorts & beaches. You will live the vacation you deserve as Egypt has everything you could possibly imagine.

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