Port Said Shore Excursions

Civilization & Egyptian Museum from Port Said

Travel from Port Said to Cairo to visit the Egyptian Museum and National Museum of Egyptian Civilization on a private shore excursion.

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A gallery at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
A gallery at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat, Cairo. Collections and access may change. Photo: Onceinawhile. License: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Private shore excursion (8 Hours)Port SaidPrivate planningFrom USD 85

A closer look.

Spend your sightseeing time in Cairo's Egyptian Museum and National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.

Your guide introduces the ancient collections in Tahrir Square and the Royal Mummies Hall in Fustat. Private road transfers connect the visits with Port Said, subject to your ship's port schedule.

  • Private shore excursion from Port Said Port
  • Classic Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square
  • National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat
  • Royal Mummies Hall exhibition

Your itinerary.

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

01

Port Said Port Meet & Outward Transfer

Meet your representative at Port Said cruise terminal and depart by private air-conditioned vehicle along the highway toward the capital's historic districts.

02

The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square

Visit the neoclassical Egyptian Museum in central Cairo to examine remarkable pharaonic antiquities, limestone scribes, royal sarcophagi, and ornate jewelry collections.

03

National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC)

Proceed to Fustat to explore NMEC's chronological core exhibition hall and descend into the respectful Royal Mummies gallery displaying ancient Egypt's greatest monarchs.

04

Return Transfer to Port Said

Rejoin your driver for the return highway journey northward to Port Said Port, arriving with a reliable time buffer before passenger boarding ends.

Included in the proposal.

  • Private air-conditioned road transfers from the agreed Port Said 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: $136 | 2 Persons: $85 / person (Standard Rate) | 3 to 5 Persons: $70 / person | 6+ Persons: $59 / 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 $85 per person for 2 guests. Solo travelers pay $136 for dedicated transport and guiding, while parties of 3–5 pay $70 per person, and 6+ guests pay $59 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 Port Said 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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