From Safaga: Pyramids & Egyptian Museum Day Tour
Trade the Red Sea coast for the shadow of the Pyramids — 4,500 years of history in a single, dawn-to-dusk day.
Overview
Take a day trip from Safaga to Cairo and discover Egypt’s most iconic ancient landmarks. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan, either in a small group or on a private tour, as you journey across the desert to the heart of Egypt.
Your Cairo adventure begins at the museum included in your selected tour option — either the Grand Egyptian Museum or the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square. Explore remarkable artifacts, uncover the stories of the pharaohs, and discover thousands of years of Egyptian history with your expert Egyptologist guide.
After lunch at a traditional Egyptian restaurant, continue to the legendary Giza Plateau. Stand before the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, admire the Great Sphinx, and visit the Valley Temple while learning about the history, construction, and significance of these world-famous monuments.
You can also enhance your experience with optional activities, including a Nile River boat ride, entry inside one of the pyramids, or a camel or horse ride across the Giza Plateau for spectacular views of the pyramids.
Before returning to Safaga, enjoy a short stop for shopping, where you can browse a variety of local souvenirs and traditional Egyptian products. Then relax on the journey back to your hotel after a day exploring some of Egypt’s most famous sights.
Highlights
- Visit the Iconic Pyramids of Giza and the Legendary Great Sphinx
- Explore World-Renowned Ancient Treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum or the Egyptian Museum, Depending on Your Selected Option
- Choose Between a Small-Group Tour or a Private Cairo Experience from Safaga
- Enjoy Lunch at a Traditional Egyptian Restaurant
- Upgrade Your Experience with Optional Pyramid Entry, a Nile River Boat Ride, or a Camel or Horse Ride
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Safaga
- Transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan
- Small-group tour or private tour, depending on the selected option
- English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees to the selected museum (Grand Egyptian Museum or Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square)
- Entrance fees to the Giza Plateau, including the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple
- Lunch at a traditional Egyptian restaurant
- Bottle of water during the journey
- Shopping stop at a local bazaar
- Rest stops during the journey
Not included
- Drinks at the restaurant
- Optional activities (Nile River boat ride, entry inside the Great Pyramid, and camel or horse riding)
- Guides in Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Chinese, and Russian (available as an add-on upon request)
Good to know
- Child price: ages 2-11 · Infants under 2
- Please bring your passport or ID card
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- A travel pillow is recommended for added comfort during the drive
- Please wear weather-appropriate clothing
- The journey to Cairo takes approximately 7 hours each way, with rest stops along the route
- Museum visits are included according to the selected tour option
- Guides in Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Chinese, and Russian are available as an optional add-on for your group
- Optional activities are available, including a Nile River boat ride, entry inside the Great Pyramid, and camel or horse riding
- Please bring extra cash if you wish to purchase drinks, souvenirs, or optional activities