Giza Pyramids & Saqqara Step Pyramid Private Tour from Alexandria Port

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Overview

  • Duration:9 hours 0 minutes
  • Travelers:12 guests
  • Tour Type:Daily tour
  • Language:English, French, German, Italian
Travel from Alexandria Port to Cairo and Giza on an unforgettable private shore excursion with Gem
Explore Egypt and discover two of Egypt’s greatest archaeological treasures in one remarkable day.

Your experience begins when your private representative meets you at the cruise ship exit door at
Alexandria Port. Travel comfortably to Cairo in a private air-conditioned vehicle accompanied by your
professional private Egyptologist tour guide.

Begin your exploration at the legendary Giza Pyramids, one of the world’s most iconic archaeological
sites. Admire the magnificent pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, discover the fascinating history
of the Old Kingdom, and stand before the mysterious Great Sphinx and the ancient Valley Temple.

After enjoying a delicious lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant, continue to Saqqara, one of Egypt’s most
important archaeological sites and the ancient necropolis of Memphis. Here, you will discover the
revolutionary Step Pyramid of King Djoser, designed by the brilliant ancient Egyptian architect Imhotep.

The Step Pyramid represents a major milestone in the development of pyramid architecture and is
widely recognized as one of the earliest monumental stone structures in the world.

At the end of your tour, relax in your private air-conditioned vehicle during the journey back to
Alexandria Port, where you will be returned safely to your cruise ship.

This carefully designed private shore excursion is ideal for travelers who want to experience the most
important pyramid complexes of ancient Egypt in one memorable day.
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Highlights

  • Giza Pyramids Complex
  • Explore the legendary Giza Plateau and admire the three magnificent pyramids of ancient Egypt:
  • * The Great Pyramid of King Khufu
  • * The Pyramid of King Khafre
  • * The Pyramid of King Menkaure
  • Learn about the history, beliefs, engineering achievements, and fascinating mysteries surrounding these
  • extraordinary monuments.
  • The Great Sphinx
  • Stand before the iconic Great Sphinx, one of the most recognizable monuments in the world.
  • Discover the history and symbolism of this colossal statue, which combines the body of a lion with the
  • head of a pharaoh and has guarded the Giza Plateau for thousands of years.
  • Valley Temple
  • Visit the impressive Valley Temple of King Khafre, an ancient structure associated with the royal
  • funerary complex.
  • Your Egyptologist guide will explain its role in the ancient funerary rituals and the religious traditions of
  • the Old Kingdom.
  • Authentic Egyptian Lunch
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch at a carefully selected local Egyptian restaurant and experience traditional
  • Egyptian cuisine during your day in Cairo.
  • Saqqara Archaeological Site
  • Explore the ancient necropolis of Saqqara, one of Egypt’s most important archaeological areas.
  • Discover the remarkable history of the site, which served as the necropolis of the ancient capital of
  • Memphis for thousands of years.
  • Step Pyramid of King Djoser
  • Admire the revolutionary Step Pyramid of King Djoser, designed by the legendary architect Imhotep.
  • Built during the 3rd Dynasty, the Step Pyramid represents a major turning point in the history of
  • architecture and is considered one of the earliest large-scale stone monuments ever constructed.

Includes/Excludes

  • * Pickup and drop-off from the cruise ship at Alexandria Port.
  • * All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • * Private professional Egyptologist tour guide.
  • * Entrance fees to the Giza Pyramids Complex.
  • * Entrance fees to the Great Sphinx area.
  • * Entrance fees to the Valley Temple.
  • * Entrance fees to the Saqqara archaeological area.
  • * Entrance fees to the Step Pyramid of Djoser.
  • * Delicious lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant.
  • * Bottled mineral water during the tour.
  • * All service charges and taxes.
  • * Assistance from the Gem Explore Egypt team throughout the tour.
  • * Entrance inside the Great Pyramid or other optional areas requiring additional tickets.
  • * Any optional entrance tickets not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
  • * Beverages during lunch.
  • * Personal expenses.
  • * Shopping stops, unless requested by the guests.
  • * Tipping.

Cancellation policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Frequently asked questions

Know before you go

This is a private shore excursion designed for cruise passengers arriving at Alexandria Port.
* Please provide your cruise ship name and arrival and departure times when booking.
* The itinerary may be adjusted according to traffic conditions, attraction opening hours, and the cruise
ship schedule.
* The journey between Alexandria Port and Cairo involves considerable driving time. However, this tour
allows you to visit two of Egypt’s most important pyramid sites in one unforgettable day.

* Shopping stops are completely optional and are not obligatory.
* Entrance inside the Great Pyramid and other special archaeological areas requires additional optional
tickets.
* We recommend booking in advance, especially during the high cruise and holiday seasons.

Meals

Lunch

Extra Services

Photography

Photography

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