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NMEC & Egyptian Museum Tour from Safaga Port
Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and Egyptian Museum in Cairo on a proposed shore excursion from Safaga Port.
Private shore excursion (8 Hours)SafagaPrivate planningFrom USD 145
A closer look.
Travel from Safaga Port to Cairo to explore the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat and the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square.
The visit includes the Royal Mummies Hall at NMEC. This long-distance excursion needs to be assessed against your ship's port schedule before confirmation.
- Private Red Sea shore trip from Safaga Port
- Royal Mummies at the Civilization Museum (NMEC)
- Classic antiquities at Egyptian Museum Tahrir
- Comfortable air-conditioned private vehicle
A glimpse of the journey.
Destination photographs for inspiration. Select a photo to view it full size in a new tab. Photo credits and image changes.
Your itinerary.
Timings are coordinated around pickup, access and your agreed arrangements.
01
Safaga Port Meet & Outward Transfer
Meet your private coordinator upon disembarking at Safaga Port and begin the overland drive across the Eastern Desert highway heading into Cairo.
02
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC)
Tour NMEC in Fustat with your guide, viewing chronological exhibits from prehistoric eras through Islamic periods and visiting the subterranean Royal Mummies Hall.
03
The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square
Continue to Tahrir Square to explore the grand 1902 Egyptian Museum, viewing masterworks of Old Kingdom sculpture, wooden models, and pharaonic treasures.
04
Return Transfer to Safaga
Board your private vehicle for the return drive back to Safaga Port, timed carefully to ensure plenty of leeway before your ship sails.
Included in the proposal.
- Private air-conditioned road transfers from the agreed Safaga pickup point and back
- Private guiding or excursion coordination in the language confirmed in your quotation
- Planning and coordination for the route in your confirmed itinerary
Not included unless quoted.
- International airfares, Egyptian entry visas, and travel insurance
- Entrance fees, pyramid-interior tickets, special tomb tickets (including Tutankhamun's tomb) and optional activities, unless listed as included in your quotation
- Domestic flights, train tickets and overnight hotel stays, unless listed as included in your quotation
- Meals, drinks, personal purchases and optional equipment hire, unless listed as included
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, and crew
The practical details.
Tour Pricing per Person (Private Rates)
Solo Traveler: $232 | 2 Persons: $145 / person (Standard Rate) | 3 to 5 Persons: $119 / person | 6+ Persons: $102 / person. Children under 6 years are complimentary; children 6–11 receive a 50% discount. Includes private air-conditioned vehicle, licensed Egyptologist guide, and scheduled visits.
Port clearance and all-aboard buffer
Pickup depends on when passengers are allowed ashore. Share your cruise line, ship, arrival time and all-aboard deadline when enquiring so the team can assess the road journey and allow a suitable return margin.
Museum and monument admission specifics
This itinerary visits the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Confirm admission for both in your quotation. Any additional ticketed visits need separate confirmation.
Photos and confirmed arrangements
Photos illustrate the destinations on this route. Your quotation confirms the transport, accommodation and tickets included in your booking; a photograph does not identify a particular vehicle, hotel room or cruise ship.
The written quotation takes precedence over this suggested programme. Check the final services, guiding arrangements and any optional costs before confirming.
Good to know.
What are the rates for different group sizes?
This tour is private. Rates start at $145 per person for 2 guests. Solo travelers pay $232 for dedicated transport and guiding, while parties of 3–5 pay $119 per person, and 6+ guests pay $102 per person.
Are monument entrance tickets and meals included automatically?
Check your quotation for the entrance tickets, boat crossings, meals and transport included in the price. The itinerary shows the proposed visits; any extra tickets or services are confirmed separately before booking.
Which Cairo museum or monument selection does this itinerary follow?
The itinerary names the planned museum visits: Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. If you would prefer a different museum or more time at a collection, discuss the change before your quotation is confirmed.
Can pickup times and pacing be adjusted for our group?
Yes. We can discuss pickup times, breaks and time at each stop when planning your private ground arrangements. Changes need to fit your hotel location, any flight or ship schedule and the time available for the visits.
Where will we be picked up?
The permitted meeting point at Safaga Port, coordinated with your ship's arrival. Your exact meeting details are agreed before travel.
How is my booking confirmed?
Send an enquiry first. We review availability and provide a written quotation with the itinerary, services, price and booking conditions. Sending the form does not reserve a service.
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