Sokhna Shore Excursions

Cairo Museums Tour from Sokhna Port

Explore NMEC and the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square on a private museum-focused shore excursion from Sokhna Port.

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The Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square in Cairo
The Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square, Cairo. This is the historic Tahrir museum, separate from the Grand Egyptian Museum; displayed collections and access may change. Photo: V Manninen from Funland. License: CC BY 2.0.
Private shore excursion (8 Hours)SokhnaPrivate planningFrom USD 145

A closer look.

Meet your driver at Sokhna Port for a private transfer to Cairo.

Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, including its Royal Mummies Hall, and the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square. Your guide helps you compare the collections, with the return journey planned around your ship's schedule.

  • Sokhna Port private pickup
  • Royal Mummies at NMEC Fustat
  • Classic Egyptian Museum collections
  • Downtown Cairo streetscapes
  • Punctual port return transfer

Your itinerary.

Timings are coordinated around pickup, access and your agreed arrangements.

01

Sokhna Port Meet & Outward Transfer

Meet your private coordinator at Sokhna Port terminal gates. Relax on the comfortable highway drive through desert hills directly into greater Cairo.

02

National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC)

Tour the impressive exhibition halls in Fustat displaying Egypt's cultural progression through the millennia, followed by a visit to the subterranean Royal Mummies Hall.

03

The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square

Proceed to Tahrir Square to tour the historic 1902 Egyptian Museum, examining Old Kingdom statues, sarcophagi and classic funerary treasures with your guide.

04

Return Transfer to Sokhna

Board your private air-conditioned vehicle for the return journey to Sokhna Port, arriving at the dockside well ahead of your ship's departure.

Included in the proposal.

  • Private air-conditioned road transfers from the agreed Sokhna 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 Sokhna 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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