Alexandria Port Shore Excursion Pyramids and GEM and Egyptologist
At a glance
Alexandria Port Shore Excursion Pyramids and GEM and Egyptologist is a 10h – 11h small-group experience in Alexandria, Egypt, operated by Egypt Day Tours. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 33 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $185 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide, Port pickup and drop-off in Alexandria, All entrance fees to Giza Plateau, Sphinx, and Grand Egyptian Museum (if price option selected).
Highlights
- Small group of up to 16 people for a more personal experience
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 10h – 11h
- Group
- Small group, up to 16 travellers
- Languages
- Arabic, German, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Step off your cruise ship in Alexandria and stand at the foot of the Great Pyramid by lunchtime. This shore excursion gets you to Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then back to your ship with hours to spare, with a small group of fellow cruise passengers.
Your licensed Egyptologist meets you at the port with an air-conditioned vehicle. You travel to the Giza Plateau, where you'll stand at the base of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, see the Sphinx up close, and hear the real history behind 2.3 million stone blocks. Then on to the brand-new Grand Egyptian Museum, where King Tutankhamun's complete treasures are shown together for the first time.
Then a comfortable transfer back to your ship, with at least 2 hours of buffer before sail-away.
Up to 16 travelers per departure, so you get personal attention from your Egyptologist at a friendly per-person price. Booking as a family or group of friends? You may have the tour to yourselves on quieter dates.
What's included
What's included
- Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Port pickup and drop-off in Alexandria
- All entrance fees to Giza Plateau, Sphinx, and Grand Egyptian Museum (if price option selected)
- Air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver (shared shore excursion, up to 16 travelers per departure)
- Unlimited bottled water
- Local lunch at a quality restaurant (if price option selected)
Not included
- Gratuities for guide and driver (optional)
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 2h
You arrive at the Giza Plateau within 2.5 hours of leaving Alexandria Port. Your Egyptologist walks you to the base of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, explains how 2.3 million stone blocks ended up here, and shares what the latest research actually shows about how it was built. You spend time at the panoramic view point for clear photos of all three Pyramids together. Then down to the Sphinx, where your guide explains the real theories about its age and purpose. Optional add-ons: entering inside the Great Pyramid, a camel ride for photos.
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Stop 2 · 2h
You continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest archaeological museum ever built. Your guide walks you through the soaring atrium past the towering statue of Ramses II, up the Grand Staircase lined with royal monuments, and into the Tutankhamun galleries where his complete collection is shown together for the first time in history. You won't rush. Linger at the gold mask as long as you want, hear the stories behind the chariots, the throne, and the canopic shrines from someone who's studied them.
Meeting point
When booking, please share your cruise ship name and arrival/departure times so we can coordinate pickup with your ship's port schedule. Your guide will meet you at the cruise exit with a sign showing your name. Up to 16 travelers join each departure.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking Vegetarian option is available please advise at time of booking if required
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Alexandria Port Shore Excursion Pyramids and GEM and Egyptologist take?
The experience lasts about 10h – 11h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $185 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide; Port pickup and drop-off in Alexandria; All entrance fees to Giza Plateau, Sphinx, and Grand Egyptian Museum (if price option selected); Air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver (shared shore excursion, up to 16 travelers per departure); Unlimited bottled water; Local lunch at a quality restaurant (if price option selected).
Where does it start?
When booking, please share your cruise ship name and arrival/departure times so we can coordinate pickup with your ship's port schedule. Your guide will meet you at the cruise exit with a sign showing your name. Up to 16 travelers join each departure.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Arabic, German, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 33 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Alexandria.
