Alexandria Port Small Group Shore Excursion Pyramids and GEM
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Is Alexandria Port Small Group Shore Excursion Pyramids and GEM worth booking?
Alexandria Port Small Group Shore Excursion Pyramids and GEM is a 8-hour experience in Alexandria, Egypt, from $65 per person. It scores 69 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 10 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 69 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (10)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $65 per person
From your cruise ship in Alexandria to the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum, with a licensed Egyptologist who knows both worlds inside out. Your guide meets you at the port with an air-conditioned vehicle.
What you get
- Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Carbonated beverages
- All entrance fees to Giza Plateau, Sphinx, and Grand Egyptian Museum (if price option selected)
- Bottled water
- Lunch
About this experience
From your cruise ship in Alexandria to the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum, with a licensed Egyptologist who knows both worlds inside out. Your guide meets you at the port with an air-conditioned vehicle. You drive to Cairo and start at the Giza Plateau, standing at the base of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, seeing the Sphinx, and visiting the panoramic view point where all three Pyramids align for photos. Then straight to the Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest archaeological museum ever built. Your guide walks you through the soaring atrium past the towering statue of Ramses II and into the Tutankhamun galleries where his complete treasures are shown together for the first time in history. Lunch at a quality local restaurant, then return to your ship with 2 hours of buffer before sail-away. Maximum 8 travelers per departure, so you get personal attention from your Egyptologist. Often you may have the tour to your party only. We have been doing this since 2013.
What's included
Included
- Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Carbonated beverages
- All entrance fees to Giza Plateau, Sphinx, and Grand Egyptian Museum (if price option selected)
- Bottled water
- Lunch
Not included
- Gratuities for guide and driver ( optional)
What you'll see and do
The Pyramids Of Giza
After your private transfer from Alexandria Port to Cairo (approximately 2.5 hours), you arrive at the Giza Plateau. Your Egyptologist walks you to the base of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, explains its construction and history with real depth, and gives you time at the panoramic view point for the clearest photo of all three Pyramids together.
90 minutes here
Great Sphinx
A short walk from the Pyramids brings you to the Great Sphinx of Giza, the limestone guardian carved from a single rock outcrop over 4,500 years ago. Your Egyptologist explains its true age (disputed by some scholars), what it actually represents, and the centuries of restoration that have shaped it. You'll have time for photos from the dedicated viewing platform with the Pyramid of Khafre rising behind it.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Grand Egyptian Museum
You continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest archaeological museum ever built, opened in November 2025. Your guide walks you through the soaring atrium past the towering statue of Ramses II, up the Grand Staircase lined with royal monuments, and into the Tutankhamun galleries where his complete collection is displayed together for the very first time in history. You see the gold mask, the chariots, the throne, and the canopic shrines, all with stories told by someone who actually studied them.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Alexandria
Pick Up from Alexandria Port Passengers station terminal.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Pick Up from Alexandria Port Passengers station terminal.
Options you can book
Semi Private (Only 8 Persons)
Alexandria Port: Pyramids of Giza, Grand Museum
Private: Alexandria Port: Pyramids of Giza, Grand Museum (Private)
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, ru, cmn, el, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Egypt Day Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 10 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
4 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
10 verified traveler reviews for Alexandria Port Small Group Shore Excursion Pyramids and GEM. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Travel package by Egypt Day Tour
The services provided by Grand Egypt Tour by Ahmed was excellently executed… we really appreciate and enjoyed our tour flawlessly.. Dinesh Sharma
Response from the operator: We’re very happy to hear that your Alexandria Port tour to the Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum was flawlessly organized and executed. Your appreciation of Ahmed and the team at Egypt Day Tours truly means a lot to us. We’re glad you enjoyed the experience and hope to welcome you again on another Egypt tour in the future
via Tripadvisor
Ahmed attarios was excellent with Egypt Day Tours
My trip with Egypt Day Tours was perfect. The service was excellent and punctual. We booked Egypt Day Tours as our main tour operator, and I'm delighted with that. Their prices are competitive, and their services are worth the price compared to other tour companies. Communication with Ahmed Attarious was excellent. I asked many questions, but he was very kind and answered each one promptly. They arranged airport transfers to and from the hotel. They were always on time, with professional drivers who even provided bottled water. A huge thank you to all the drivers for the comfort and safety they provided. and we had a wonderful day visiting the Pyramids and the Sphinx with Mohamed. He was very informative about the beautiful history of ancient Egypt, gave us valuable tips for traveling in Egyptian cities, and was very patient with all our requests. Thank you, Mohamed, for accompanying us on our tour of Cairo and for your advice on other cities.:))
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your amazing review and for choosing Egypt Day Tours for your trip to Egypt! We’re thrilled to hear you had a perfect experience exploring the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum with us. We’re so glad that Ahmed Attarious made everything easy and smooth from start to finish — and that Mohamed, your private guide, helped bring the history of ancient Egypt to life with his knowledge and friendly energy. Our team always aims to offer comfortable transfers, professional drivers, and top-quality tours across Egypt, so hearing that you enjoyed every part of the journey really makes our day! Thanks again for trusting us with your Egypt adventure. We hope to see you again soon for more unforgettable experiences!
via Tripadvisor
Highly recommend this tour!
Maii was amazing! She was a very informative and friendly guide. The trip to the pyramids was incredible and was made more enjoyable with her vast knowledge! We enjoyed sampling Egyptian food and testing essential oils as well. An excellent day!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had an excellent day exploring the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum with Egypt Day Tours. Maii will be so happy to know her knowledge and warm personality made your experience unforgettable. We always strive to make every tour from Alexandria Port to Cairo a perfect mix of history, culture, and fun including tasting delicious Egyptian food and discovering authentic essential oils. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another adventure with Egypt Day Tours, your trusted company for Egypt shore excursions and day trips!
via Viator
Very good tour, excellent...
Very good tour, excellent guide Doma/ Mohamed and driver, knowledgeable and considerable , ,the GEM is amazing, great experience
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed your tour from Alexandria Port to the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum. It’s great to know that Doma (Mohamed) and our driver made your experience special. The GEM truly is an incredible place! We appreciate you choosing Egypt Day Tours and hope to see you again on your next visit to Egypt.
via Viator
Two fabulous and extremely well organised trips.
Ahmed Attarious, organised two great trips for our group of 4, from the Cruise port of Alexandria. During the booking process, he was exceptionally helpful and answered several emails very quickly. We had the same driver Mohammed who was very good and helpful. Doma, our guide spoke excellent english and was very knowledgable, amusing, friendly and courteous. throughout. Despite the current Middle East situation, we always felt safe and secure at all times. We had no problem finding our guide when we disembarked from the ship for our 6 hours tour of Alexandria. We first visited the Catacombs, which were very interesting , then passed by Pompey's Pillar before arriving at the Qaitbay Fort close to where the Ancient Lighthouse used to be. We then went to the area of the Mosque of Abu al-Mursi, where we entered one of the 3 mosques which are in close proximity. After a very good lunch at a local fish restaurant we then went to the very modern and impressive new Alexandria Library which has a collection of approx 8 million books. The second trip was a 6am start and 3hour journey to Giza to see the Pyramids and the Sphinx. This was an excellent 12 hour day and the history of the pyramids was brought to life by the information and enthusiasm of Doma, our guide. If we had just turned up on our own, or in a tour group of 50, then the it would not have been so memorable. After the Pyramids we chose to go for a typical Egyptian lunch, which was very tasty, and was enjoyed by us all. The final stop was the nearby, new Grand Egyptian Museum. The design was fabulous, with plenty of space to exhibit and see the myriad of treasures. This must not be missed, and hopefully in a couple of months it will also house the Tutankhamun exibition, which sadly at the start of October 2025, had still not been transferred there from the old Cairo Museum. Thank you Ahmed, it was a real pleasure to do business with Egypt Day Tours, and thank you Mohammed for getting us safely through all the traffic. To Doma we can only say it was a real pleasure to meet you and thank you for helping to bring to life just a small portion of your Egyptian history, in just a couple of days. It was Maya Maya ! Best wishes, Dave and Chris
Response from the operator: Dear Dave and Chris, Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your two fabulous private tours from Alexandria Port exploring both Alexandria city and the Giza Pyramids with the Grand Egyptian Museum. It truly means a lot to know that you had such a memorable experience with our Egypt shore excursions. We’re delighted that Ahmed made the booking process smooth and efficient, responding promptly to all your questions. It’s great to know that Mohammed, your driver, ensured a safe and comfortable journey throughout both days, and that Doma, your private guide in Egypt, brought history to life with his excellent English, humour, and passion for Egyptian culture. Your kind words about feeling safe and well taken care of are especially appreciated safety, comfort, and personal attention are always our top priorities for all our private tours in Egypt. We’re so glad you enjoyed exploring the Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, Qaitbay Fort, the Alexandria Library, and later discovering the wonders of the Pyramids, Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum all essential highlights of our cultural and historical heritage. On behalf of Ahmed, Doma, Mohammed, and the entire Egypt Day Tours team, we truly thank you for choosing us and for your kind appreciation. It was our pleasure to make your time in Egypt unforgettable, and we look forward to welcoming you again for more inspiring private tours and shore excursions across Egypt.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $65 to $170
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 69
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Alexandria Port Small Group Shore Excursion Pyramids and GEM: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Alexandria.
How much does Alexandria Port Small Group Shore Excursion Pyramids and GEM cost?
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Prices start at $65 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Alexandria usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Alexandria Port Small Group Shore Excursion Pyramids and GEM take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Alexandria is not rushed.
Is Alexandria Port Small Group Shore Excursion Pyramids and GEM worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 69 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 10 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Alexandria, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Alexandria Port Small Group Shore Excursion Pyramids and GEM?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Alexandria Port Small Group Shore Excursion Pyramids and GEM suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Alexandria Port Small Group Shore Excursion Pyramids and GEM?
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Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Alexandria can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Alexandria and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Alexandria Port Small Group Shore Excursion Pyramids and GEM start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Alexandria within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Alexandria?
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On Outty we rank every Alexandria experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Half Day Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, Alexandria Full Day Tour, All inclusive private Giza pyramids,Sphinx & highlights of Cairo. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Alexandria?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Alexandria?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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