3 Days Trip to Cairo and the Grand Egyptian Museum from Port Ghalib by Car
We offer an unforgettable 3 Days Trip to Cairo and the Grand Egyptian Museum from Port Ghalib 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 Port Ghalib
Your unforgettable private Cairo tour from Port Ghalib begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel or resort in Port Ghalib. Relax during the scenic drive through the Eastern Desert in a modern air-conditioned private vehicle with scheduled comfort stops before reaching Cairo. Upon arrival, meet your experienced private Egyptologist guide and begin your historical adventure at the magnificent Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the world’s largest archaeological museum located near the legendary Giza Plateau.
Discover the extraordinary treasures of King Tutankhamun, admire the colossal statue of Ramses II, explore beautifully preserved royal jewelry, ancient sarcophagi, papyrus collections, impressive statues of Egyptian gods, and thousands of priceless artifacts that illustrate more than 5,000 years of Ancient Egyptian civilization. Your expert guide will explain the fascinating history of the pharaohs, pyramid builders, religious traditions, and the remarkable achievements of one of the world’s greatest civilizations.
After lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant, enjoy free time or choose one of several optional evening experiences such as a relaxing Nile Dinner Cruise, a panoramic Cairo by Night Tour, or a visit to a traditional Egyptian café overlooking the Nile River. Afterwards, transfer to your comfortable Cairo hotel for check-in and overnight accommodation.
Day 2 – Pyramids of Giza, Memphis and Saqqara Tour
After breakfast, continue your unforgettable private sightseeing tour with a visit to the world-famous Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and Egypt’s most iconic archaeological site. Explore the magnificent Great Pyramid of King Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure, the mysterious Great Sphinx, the ancient Valley Temple, and the panoramic viewpoint offering breathtaking views across the Giza Plateau. Guests may also enjoy an optional camel ride through the desert for spectacular photographs.
Following lunch at a quality local restaurant, travel to Memphis, the first capital of Ancient Egypt, where you will visit the impressive open-air museum featuring the enormous Colossus of Ramses II, the elegant Alabaster Sphinx, and fascinating archaeological remains that reveal the city’s former importance.
Continue to the remarkable Saqqara Necropolis, home to the legendary Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the oldest complete stone monument ever built and the birthplace of pyramid architecture. Explore beautifully decorated mastaba tombs, underground burial chambers, colorful hieroglyphics, and ancient reliefs while learning how Egyptian architects developed pyramid construction centuries before building the Great Pyramids of Giza. Return to your Cairo hotel for another comfortable overnight stay.
Day 3 – Islamic Cairo, Coptic Cairo and Khan El Khalili Bazaar
