3 Days Trip to Cairo and the Grand Egyptian Museum from Marsa Alam by Car
We offer an unforgettable 3 Days Trip to Cairo and the Grand Egyptian Museum from Marsa Alam by Car, featuring the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Pyramids of Giza, Islamic Cairo, and Coptic Cairo. Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle, enjoy a comfortable hotel stay in Cairo, and explore with an expert Egyptologist guide.
Day 1 – Grand Egyptian Museum Tour from Marsa Alam
Your amazing private Cairo tour from Marsa Alam begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Marsa Alam. Start your journey to Cairo in a comfortable modern air-conditioned private car, enjoying the beautiful desert landscapes along the way with convenient rest stops for a relaxing drive.
Upon arrival in Cairo, meet your expert private Egyptologist guide and begin your first-day adventure at the spectacular Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), one of the most impressive archaeological museums in the world located near the Giza Plateau.
Explore the museum’s incredible collections featuring the magnificent treasures of King Tutankhamun, ancient royal jewelry, golden artifacts, beautifully decorated sarcophagi, ancient statues, colossal figures of Egyptian kings, papyrus collections, and thousands of priceless archaeological pieces. Your guide will introduce you to the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt, explaining the stories of the pharaohs, temples, gods, pyramids, and the daily life of ancient Egyptians.
After enjoying lunch at a selected local restaurant, you can relax or choose an optional evening experience such as a spectacular Nile Dinner Cruise, a Cairo by Night Tour, or a traditional Egyptian café visit to enjoy the local atmosphere. Overnight stay at your Cairo hotel.
Day 2 – Pyramids of Giza, Memphis and Saqqara Tour
After breakfast, continue your unforgettable Cairo sightseeing tour from Marsa Alam with a visit to the legendary Pyramids of Giza, Egypt’s most famous archaeological attraction and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Explore the impressive Great Pyramid of King Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure, and the mysterious Great Sphinx with its legendary human head and lion body. Visit the ancient Valley Temple and enjoy the panoramic viewpoint overlooking the entire Giza Plateau. For an extra memorable experience, you can choose an optional camel ride through the desert surrounding the pyramids.
After lunch at a quality local restaurant, continue your ancient history journey to Memphis, the first capital of Ancient Egypt. Discover the open-air museum featuring the massive Colossus of Ramses II, the beautiful Alabaster Sphinx, and fascinating remains that showcase the importance of this ancient city.
Continue to the famous Saqqara Necropolis, home to the remarkable Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the oldest large stone structure in history and the first step toward pyramid construction. Explore ancient tombs, burial chambers, detailed hieroglyphics, and archaeological discoveries while learning about the evolution of Egyptian architecture before the construction of the Great Pyramids.
Return to your Cairo hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.
Day 3 – Islamic Cairo, Coptic Cairo and Khan El Khalili Bazaar
