Luxor Temples & West Bank from Safaga Port
Visit Karnak and Luxor's West Bank on a private shore excursion from Safaga Port, with a road itinerary planned around your cruise call.
Safaga Shore Excursions
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Excursion from Safaga
Take a private excursion from Safaga Port to the Giza Pyramids, Valley Temple and Sphinx, subject to your ship's port schedule.
Private shore excursion (14 Hours)SafagaPrivate planningFrom USD 145
A closer look.
Travel from Safaga Port to the Giza Plateau with private transport and an Egyptologist guide.
Explore the pyramids, Valley Temple and Sphinx before the return journey. The long road transfer must be assessed against your ship's arrival and all-aboard times before the excursion is confirmed.
- Private overland shore excursion from Safaga Port
- Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure
- Limestone Great Sphinx and granite Valley Temple
- Punctual return transfer to your cruise vessel
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 at Safaga Port after clearing ship disembarkation, boarding a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle for the overland highway drive toward Giza.
02
Giza Pyramids Plateau & the Great Sphinx
Tour the Giza Plateau alongside your private Egyptologist guide, marveling at the colossal engineering of the Great Pyramids, the Valley Temple, and the enigmatic Sphinx.
03
Return Transfer to Safaga
Reboard your private vehicle in the afternoon for the return highway drive to Safaga, arriving at the port gates with a generous buffer before departure.
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.
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.
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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