Overnight Trip to Cairo from Alexandria Port

On the day that your overnight trip to Cairo from Alexandria Port is due to commence, one of our tour representatives (your guide) will meet you at the port exit gate holding a placard with your name on it. Once you have met up with your guide you will then drive Cairo, a journey which takes approximately 3 hours. If you want to have a break along the way you can simply inform your guide and he or she will instruct your driver to stop.

On arrival in Cairo, you will head to the Giza Necropolis which is located on the outskirts of the city. This ancient necropolis is home to the three legendary pyramids which most people have seen pictures of. The necropolis is also home to the Great Sphinx which you will also visit during your tour of the site.

Visit the Great Pyramid of Pharaoh Khufu, the Pyramid of Pharaoh Khafre and the pyramid of Pharaoh Menkaura and also the Valley Temple which belonged to Pharaoh Khafre. Its primary purpose was to serve as a mortuary temple for the Pharaoh and his family members.

After visiting all three of the pyramids and the Valley Temple you will then make your way to the Great Sphinx. You will also have the option of getting from the pyramids to the Sphinx by way of a short camel ride, although this is not included in the price of our overnight trip to Cairo from Alexandria Port.

After your tour of the Giza necropolis, you will then be taken to a good local restaurant for some lunch before heading to the ancient Saqqara necropolis. This necropolis, which is only a short drive away from Cairo, is home to the very first pyramid ever built by the ancient Egyptians: the Great Step Pyramid of Pharaoh Djozer. The pyramid was constructed around 2630 BC, during the 3^rd Dynasty period. Besides being the first Egyptian pyramid ever built, it is also the oldest major stone structure in the world.

Following your visit to the Step Pyramid, you will then drive back to Cairo where you will be checking in at a five-star hotel. This is included in the price of our overnight trip to Cairo from Alexandria Port.

Meals Included: Lunch

After breakfast, begin your day with a visit to the New Grand Egyptian Museum, also known as the Giza Museum, located around 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from the Giza pyramid complex. As part of its preview opening phase, the museum currently offers limited access to selected areas, including the Main Galleries, Grand Hall, Grand Staircase, commercial area, and the exterior gardens, allowing visitors to experience one of the world’s most anticipated archaeological museums ahead of its official opening.

Following your visit, enjoy lunch at a traditional Egyptian restaurant before continuing to the Egyptian Museum in the heart of historic Downtown Cairo, overlooking the famous Tahrir Square. Discover its remarkable collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and treasures before traveling by modern air-conditioned vehicle back to Alexandria Port.

Upon arrival, return to your cruise ship for your final departure.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch