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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating 2-day private sightseeing tour in Egypt, starting from Alexandria Port. Experience the awe-inspiring Giza Pyramids and the enigmatic Great Sphinx, followed by a visit to the Valley Temple. Delve into the rich history at the Egyptian Museum, home to over 250,000 artifacts, including treasures from Tutankhamun's tomb. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay in a 5-star hotel in Cairo. On the second day, explore Alexandria's ancient wonders, including the Roman Catacombs and the historic Qaitbey Citadel. Conclude your journey with a visit to the Alexandria Library before returning to your cruise. This tour includes meals, private transfers, and a knowledgeable Egyptologist guide. ...more ...less
Highlights
Seeing the greatness of the Giza Pyramids
Visit the Great Sphinx
Excursion to the Egyptian Museum featuring artifacts from the Pharaonic period
See Roman rock-cut tombs in Alexandria
Visit Qaitbey Citadel in Alexandria
Explore the Catacomb dating back to the early Roman period
Enjoy Alexandria Library from the inside
Itinerary
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Pyramids Tour / Egyptian Museum Our Representative will pick you up from Alexandria Port by the cruise exit door, holding a sign with your name. After that, you will be transferred by an air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo, in nearly about 3 hours, with a stop if needed to have a rest. Pay a visit to the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion’s body, which dates back to the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren.
Continue your excursion to the Egyptian Museum which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamun's collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry which were enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. After that, you will be driven to your hotel.
Optional tours to enjoy a dinner cruise for two hours on the Nile. or Sound and Light show at the Giza Pyramids area. Overnight Cairo.
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Day 2
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Alexandria
Location: Alexandria
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Alexandria Sights Breakfast at the hotel, then you’ll be transferred with your private guide via an air-conditioned modern vehicle to Alexandria where you can see Catacomb which dates back to the early Roman period. It was discovered in 1900 after they had been looking for it for about 12 years. Continue to Qayetbay citadel, situated at the entrance to Alexandria’s eastern harbor where the place was exactly of the famous Lighthouse. Enjoy Alexandria Library from the inside. Then having lunch throughout the tour. After that back to the cruise for your final departure.
What's Included
Lunch Breakfast Pick up services from Alexandria Port & return All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle Private tour guide Entrance fees to mentioned sites Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour Shopping tour in cairo All Service charges & taxes Accommodation for 1 night in Cairo
What's Not Included
Extras
Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
Optional Tours
Optional tours if the option is selected.
Tipping
Tipping Kitty is not included.
Pyramid Tickets
Tickets to get inside the pyramids are not included.
Know Before You Go
Wheelchair Accessible
Infant Seats Available
Passport Required
Please Note
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Not wheelchair accessible
Pick up travelers from the port. Our guide will be waiting you with a sign of your name at the confirmed pick-up time
Mode of Transport
All transfers are provided by a private air-conditioned vehicle, ensuring a comfortable and convenient journey from Alexandria Port to Cairo and back.
Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay at a 5-star hotel in Cairo for one night, providing a luxurious and relaxing experience after a day of sightseeing.
Check out our Q&As
What type of vehicle will be used for transfers during the tour?
All transfers during the tour will be conducted using a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Is there a guide provided during the tour?
Yes, a private English-speaking Egyptologist guide will be provided during the tour.
Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour package includes lunch and breakfast.
What are some of the main attractions visited on the first day of the tour?
On the first day, you will visit the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, the Great Sphinx, the Valley Temple, and the Egyptian Museum.
What optional activities are available during the tour?
Optional activities include a dinner cruise for two hours on the Nile or a Sound and Light show at the Giza Pyramids area.
What historical sites will be visited in Alexandria on the second day?
In Alexandria, you will visit the Catacomb, Qayetbay Citadel, and the Alexandria Library.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible.
Are infant seats available during the tour?
Yes, infant seats are available during the tour.
Is a passport required for this tour?
Yes, a passport is required for this tour.
Where will the tour participants be picked up?
Participants will be picked up from Alexandria Port by the cruise exit door.
Can you purchase alcohol in Egypt?
Yes, alcohol Alcohol is permitted for sale and available in Egypt, either in better hotels, Nile Cruises, higher-class restaurants and cafes, pubs and Bazaars. You will also find off-licenses as well. The Egyptian people understand drinking alcohol according to different customs and cultures. Please note, though, it is illegal to drink alcohol in the streets in Egypt.
Can I obtain a visa on arrival in Egypt?
Egypt visa arrival policy applies to the following countries: the United States, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Canada, all European Union countries, Norway, Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Serbia, Malaysia, Macedonia, Japan, South Korea, China (as of May 2018). If you are a citizen of one of these countries, you can obtain a visa with your passport information, personal information, and details about your travel plans upon arrival at an Egyptian port of entry. The visa on arrival is usually valid for 30 days.
Can unmarried couples stay together in Egypt?
Foreign unmarried couples can stay together in Egypt. Egyptian or Arabian unmarried couples are not allowed to stay together, as it is illegal. The same goes for an Egyptian man/foreign woman or Egyptian woman/foreign man, as it is illegal for them to stay in a
hotel together.
What to wear when I travel to Egypt?
Clothing: Egypt's climate is dry all year round, so you won't require rainwear unless you are going to Alexandria between December and February. In winter you will need light woolen clothes with sweaters, “layers of clothing are recommended.
“From December to February travelers to winter clothing is essential. In spring and autumn, a combination of both is advisable for the warm days and cool nights, so pack accordingly.
From May to November, light cotton clothes are recommended People in Egypt are used to tourists visiting their countries. You are welcome to wear walking shorts and a short sleeve shirt for sightseeing excursions
On board Nile cruises we recommend to dress 'smart casual' to dinner each evening.
Swimsuits are absolutely fine for the swimming pools and beaches
On days that you visit Holy sites (mosques and churches), you preferably wear slacks, long skirts and long sleeves. If not, they provide in the mosques something long to wear to enter the mosques
Strong and comfortable closed-toe shoes are wise choices to keep your feet from sand, dust, or mud. Sandals are not good options, except for beach areas.
Are there any special customs I should observe whilst in Egypt?
Yes, most Egyptian customs differ from the Western customs due to the cultural and religious differences, as shown below:
1. Most women in Egypt behave conservatively with strangers.
2. Most mosques require visitors to remove their shoes before entering.
3. Use the right hand to eat and give gifts.
4. It is inept to take photos of soldiers, tanks, or any other military property.
Can I get a visa on arrival from other border crossings other than airports?
Regarding the conditions for obtaining a visa at border crossings and ports, they are applied in accordance with the policy for obtaining an Egyptian visa, as mentioned previously. But kindly note that in some ports, guarantee letter will be required and also permission from the tourism police, to leave the port and return and your travel agent will help you in this case by providing the guarantee letter. It is therefore possible to apply for an Egyptian visa on arrival at the border control for the countries that take the visa upon arrival However, it is strongly advised against crossing the land border as information on checkpoints that issue visas on arrival is not always up to date. Thus, applying for a visa on arrival in Egypt can be done mainly at the following international checkpoints:
Cairo International Airport
Hurghada International Airport
St Catherine's International Airport
Borg El Arab International Airport in Alexandria
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
Luxor International Airport
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Reviews of this operator
Ram (Google Reviewer)
I had a great tour...
28-Dec-2024
I had a great tour of the famous WW2 memorials and museum dedicated to the Battle of El Alamein. My tour guide was Mohamed Elnoby. He was fantastic at explaining the history of the landscape and I had a very good experience with him as my tour guide. My driver Abdullah was also very good. ...more ...less
Dimitrios Panagopoulos (Google Reviewer)
We chose Sun Pyramids for...
03-Jan-2025
We chose Sun Pyramids for our trip to Egypt, a private family group of seven persons. Their representative, Martina did an excellent job of preparing the schedule for an 8-day vacation that took us to many parts of Egypt. We explored the Giza pyramids and the Cairo museums including the newly opened GEM, the Siwa Oasis, Luxor and Aswan including Abu Simbel and Nubian village. We also visited Alexandria on the way to Siwa. We had a balloon ride over Luxor at sunrise, tea in the desert at sunset and felucca ride in Aswan. All drivers and guides were professional and always on time: Mervat for Cairo and Alexandria, Mo for Siwa and Ahmed for Luxor and Aswan were fun, knowledgeable and very helpful and polite in every aspect. The accommodation was also up to standard with good breakfast options, although a newly renovated hotel lacked heating (which apparently is required during wintertime!). Strongly recommend Sun Pyramids for your Egypt vacation.
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Jeremy Balizenter (Google Reviewer)
Mahmoud Emam is a walking...
18-May-2024
Mahmoud Emam is a walking Google. I'm not sure if he is human, because he knows everything. He is friendly, polite, articulate, and charismatic. We were amazed by the sites and the depth of knowledge he shared. Ahmed Hamama was our driver and him and Mahmoud (our tour guide) arrived on time to begin our journey. Ahmed is a great driver who also is very polite, professional, courteous, and a pleasure to be around. I am fortunate to have chosen the right team to make this unforgettable experience of a lifetime.
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Javier Santiago (Google Reviewer)
My experience today was amazing,...
26-Jul-2022
My experience today was amazing, our tour guy Mahmoud is very knowledgeable, professional and caring. He explained the pyramid history and museum history. He took us to a very nice jewelry store and very nice restaurant. (The food was delicious)
The driver Ahmed is also very professional. He picked us up at the scheduled time. I highly recommend Mahmoud and Ahmed.
Thank You
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Mags Martin (Google Reviewer)
Hoda of Sun Pyramids put...
22-Sep-2024
Hoda of Sun Pyramids put together a magnificent 2 day package for Bedford Scuba Divers that no one else could offer as we had limited time. We toured Cairo and Luxor in two packed full days even a camel ride and enjoyed every minute. We were able to visit the sights early and great tour guides throughout. We stayed at overnight Hotel Nefertiti in Luxor and it was a lovely Egyptian surprise in Luxor, with amazing views both in the evening and in the morning. Thank you Sun Pyramids, especially Hoda.
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Christina Rong (Google Reviewer)
We took 2 day Tour...
20-Oct-2024
We took 2 day Tour of Cairo and Alexandria from Port Said. It was a private tour. Sun Pyramids Tours provided excellent customer service. First, the tour coordinate Rana was very responsive and made a comfortable arrangement. The tour guide Ahmed is knowledgeable, friendly and speaks good English. The driver is very good as well. We felt safe and enjoyed the tours.
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A Jens (Google Reviewer)
We had a great time...
07-Mar-2025
We had a great time in Egypt and thanks to our guide Mohamed Elnoby, who not only took us on a truly amazing three days desert tour as well as a day trip to Alexandria, we got an unique insight into the culture of this rich and fascinating country and got to see places we would never have been able to discover by ourselves. Thank you again and we can truly not recommend this experience enough especially the desert trip (just maybe a second sleeping bag would have been nice as it was quite cold at night in the tent)
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megan tomes (Google Reviewer)
We spent two days touring...
19-Jul-2024
We spent two days touring Cairo with Mahmoud Emam and are feeling so blessed to have chosen this company and experience. We went to the pyramids and rode camels, saw historical sites in Memphis and Saqqaura. Mahmoud was very knowledgeable and kind. He has so much information about so many different aspects of Egyptian history and culture and we so enjoyed our time with him. I highly recommend requesting him as your tour guide. We also did a dinner cruise on the Nile River and had shuttle service to and from the airport and had a wonderful driver as well as another tour guide named Mohab for these who we also felt very safe and comfortable with and learned a lot from. We have been so happy with our time in Egypt!!
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Thilantha Senaratne (Google Reviewer)
I booked 08N/09D, tour with...
10-Oct-2023
I booked 08N/09D, tour with Sun Pyramids Tours. When I decided to make a tour to Egypt on my own I found out this travel company in a Google search. With the other customer recommendations I chose to travel with this agent with my family of 03 people.
They handled our tour professionally and the vehicles provided were in very good quality.
Overall we had a very nice experience in Egypt with the tailor made tour which was proposed by Sun Pyramids to suit our itinerary.
Thanks a lot Sun Pyramids Team
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Sanaullah Kiani (Google Reviewer)
They are expensive enough, they...
30-Jul-2024
They are expensive enough, they promise 4 star hotels but the hotels are 2 stars, noisy, unmanaged and untrained staff. They won't care about the comfort the hotel may call you at midnight for any request you made at 9.30pm. Breakfast time was 7am, and i reached 7:30am, and it was finished. Customer care may call you at 1.30 am for any issue you face in the daytime. The card they gave me was full of dust as I opened the air through it all went on my face. They promised full air-conditioned cars, but they gave old less functional. The good thing was I canceled the 9 days plan on the 4th day, and they returned me about 40% payment. 1 star is for the refund. I don't recommend it.
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