Giza Pyramids Tour from Sokhna Port
Travel from Sokhna Port to the Giza Pyramids, Valley Temple and Sphinx on a private shore excursion with return transfers.
Sokhna Shore Excursions
Pyramids, Saqqara & Grand Museum from Sokhna
Travel from Sokhna Port to Saqqara, the Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum on a proposed private shore excursion.
Private shore excursion (10–11 Hours)SokhnaPrivate planningFrom USD 110
A closer look.
Explore pyramid building at Saqqara and Giza, then visit the Grand Egyptian Museum.
This proposed shore excursion uses private road transport from Sokhna Port. With three major sites and a return transfer to the ship, the full programme needs to be assessed against your port schedule.
- Direct shore excursion from Sokhna Port
- Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara
- Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx
- Grand Egyptian Museum galleries
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
Sokhna Port Meet & Outward Transfer
Meet your private driver at Sokhna Port upon disembarkation and travel inland across desert highways toward the ancient burial grounds south of Cairo.
02
Saqqara Necropolis Exploration
Explore Saqqara with your guide, examining the pioneering Step Pyramid of Djoser, ancient stone colonnades, and decorative Old Kingdom mastaba tombs.
03
Giza Pyramids Plateau & the Great Sphinx
Continue to Giza to stand before the colossal pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, then view the Sphinx from the Valley Temple.
04
Grand Egyptian Museum Galleries
Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum near the plateau, walking past monumental royal statues in the atrium and ascending the dramatic Grand Staircase.
05
Return Transfer to Sokhna
Rejoin your private vehicle for the relaxed drive back to Sokhna Port, arriving with a comfortable safety window ahead of your vessel'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: $176 | 2 Persons: $110 / person (Standard Rate) | 3 to 5 Persons: $90 / person | 6+ Persons: $77 / 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 Grand Egyptian Museum. Confirm the admission included in your quotation. Any additional ticketed areas or pyramid-interior visit 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 $110 per person for 2 guests. Solo travelers pay $176 for dedicated transport and guiding, while parties of 3–5 pay $90 per person, and 6+ guests pay $77 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: Grand Egyptian Museum. 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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