Cairo & Giza Pyramids Shore Excursion from Sokhna Port

A private shore excursion from Sokhna Port to the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum, timed to have you back at the ship before it sails.

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DurationFull day

DestinationsCairo

Tour TypeShore Excursion

Group SizePrivate

Great Sphinx of Giza with a pyramid behind it

The three Pyramids of Giza standing on the desert plateau

Pyramid of Khafre on the Giza Plateau, Egypt

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Red facade of the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square in Cairo

Atrium of the Grand Egyptian Museum with a colossal statue of Ramesses II

Pyramids of Giza on the plateau under a clear sky

Tour Details

Cairo & Giza Pyramids Shore Excursion from Sokhna Port

Tour pricePrice on requestThe final price and all inclusions are confirmed in your written quotation before booking.

This private shore excursion takes cruise passengers docked at Sokhna Port to Cairo's two essential sites: the Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum. The drive from Sokhna to Giza runs roughly two and a half hours each way, so this is a full-day excursion built around your ship's return deadline rather than a leisurely city visit. A private guide and air-conditioned vehicle are included, with the itinerary timed backward from your all-aboard time so you're never rushed at the sites themselves but always back at the port in good time. It suits cruise passengers on a single Egypt port call who want the Pyramids and the Sphinx without booking through the cruise line. Quick facts

Route: Sokhna Port → Giza → Cairo (Egyptian Museum) → Sokhna Port
Duration: Full day, approx. 9–10 hours port-to-port
Overnights: None – single-day excursion
Style: Private, guided, timed to your ship's schedule
Best for: Cruise passengers on a single Egypt port call

Before you book

Share your group size, rooming needs, mobility requirements and dietary requests before confirmation. Transport, accommodation, admissions, meals and optional services are included only when they appear in the written quotation.

Itinerary

Tour itinerary

Day 01GIZA PYRAMIDS & SPHINX

Your guide meets you at Sokhna Port as soon as you clear the terminal, and a private vehicle begins the drive to Giza — roughly two and a half hours depending on traffic around Cairo. At the plateau you're standing in front of the last surviving wonder of the ancient world: the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, raised as royal tombs around 4,500 years ago. You continue to the Sphinx, carved from a single limestone outcrop with a lion's body and a pharaoh's face, guarding the plateau's eastern approach.

Day 02EGYPTIAN MUSEUM

From Giza you're driven into central Cairo to the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, one of the world's largest collections of Pharaonic antiquities. You see Tutankhamun's golden treasures alongside royal mummies and more than 120,000 other artifacts spanning three thousand years of dynastic history — your guide selects the highlights to match your remaining time. You then begin the drive back to Sokhna Port, timed to have you on board well ahead of your ship's all-aboard deadline.

✓Tour included

Private licensed Egyptologist guide
Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver, direct from Sokhna Port
Entrance fees to the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Egyptian Museum
Bottled water during the tour
Return to Sokhna Port timed to your ship's all-aboard deadline

×Tour excluded

Lunch and beverages
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Camel or horse rides at Giza (optional, paid locally)

This tour

Tour highlights

Giza Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure
The Great Sphinx
Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, home to Tutankhamun's treasures
Private door-to-door transport from the port
Itinerary timed to your ship's all-aboard deadline
An independent alternative to the cruise line's own shore excursion desk

Egyptian Voyages

Why choose us

Who this suits Cruise passengers on a single Egypt port call at Sokhna who want to see the Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum without booking through the ship's own shore excursion desk. Not suitable if your port call is shorter than about 9 hours – ask us to confirm timing against your specific sailing before booking. Practical notes The Sokhna-to-Giza drive is a genuine two-and-a-half-hour transfer each way, not a short hop – this excursion works because the timing is built backward from your ship's departure, not because the distance is short. [Exact port call and all-aboard time to confirm before booking]. Bring your passport or cruise ID card as required by your cruise line for independent shore excursions. Frequently asked questions How long is the drive from Sokhna Port to the Giza Pyramids? Around two and a half hours each way, which is why this runs as a full-day excursion rather than a half-day trip. Will I be back on the ship on time? Yes – the itinerary is planned backward from your ship's all-aboard time, with a buffer built in for Cairo traffic. Can I book this instead of the cruise line's own shore excursion? Yes – independent shore excursions from Sokhna Port often cost less than the equivalent cruise-line tour and run in a smaller private group. Why Choose This Tour With Egyptian Voyages Booking directly with the cruise line often means a large shared coach and a fixed, generic itinerary. We run this excursion privately, so your pace at Giza and the Museum is your own, and your guide adjusts timing in real time if Cairo traffic runs long – always working backward from your ship's departure, never risking it. Ready to book? Send us your ship name, port call date and all-aboard time, and we'll confirm pickup timing.

Before you book
Review the confirmed accommodation, transport, admissions, meals and optional services in your written quotation. Share mobility, dietary, rooming and child-seat requirements before payment so availability can be checked.

Planning note
Operating times, access and the order of visits can change. Egyptian Voyages confirms the final sequence for the booked date and does not guarantee weather-dependent experiences.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How far is Giza from Sokhna Port?

The drive from Sokhna Port to Giza takes roughly two and a half hours each way, so this is a full-day excursion built around your ship's return deadline.

What does the Cairo and Giza shore excursion from Sokhna Port cover?

This private shore excursion takes cruise passengers from Sokhna Port to the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, then back to the port.

Will I be back at the ship in time?

The itinerary is timed backward from your ship's all-aboard time, so you are not rushed at the sites and the return to Sokhna Port is planned around your deadline. Share your ship's all-aboard time when you enquire.

What is included in the Sokhna Port shore excursion?

It includes a private licensed Egyptologist guide, a private air-conditioned vehicle with driver direct from Sokhna Port, entrance fees to the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Egyptian Museum, bottled water during the tour, and a return to Sokhna Port timed to your ship's all-aboard deadline.

What is not included in the price?

Lunch and beverages, gratuities, personal expenses, and camel or horse rides at Giza (optional, paid locally) are not included.

Why book this excursion privately instead of through the cruise line?

It lets a single Egypt port call include the Pyramids and the Sphinx with your own guide and vehicle, on a schedule built around your ship rather than a large-group departure.

Who is this excursion best suited to?

It suits cruise passengers on a single Egypt port call who want the Pyramids and the Sphinx without booking through the cruise line.

How do I check availability and get a price for the Sokhna Port shore excursion?

Fill in the Check Availability form on this page with your preferred dates and group size, or message us on WhatsApp. Our team replies with availability and a tailored quote. Sending an enquiry does not commit you to anything.