Best of Cairo from Viking Sun Cruise at Alexandria Port

When your cruise ship arrives at the port of Alexandria, at the exit door, your tour guide will pick you up to have a 3-hour drive to the city of Cairo. Upon arrival to Cairo, you will visit the two most important sites. Namely: the pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, and the Egyptian museum.

Millions of people all over the world surely dream of visiting the Great pyramid of Giza and Sphinx. We will bring your dream to reality. Your private Egyptologist guide will be happy to answer all your questions and explain all the history and the mystery of the pyramids. Listen to your guide talking about the Egyptian Pharaohs, gods, goddesses and mythology. Learn about the process of mummification. You will have full time to do some extra activities such as entry to the chambers, visiting the sun boat museum or riding a camel. (All upon your request). Follow your guide steps to show the best spots for taking unique pictures, and then visit the Sphinx and the valley temple where you will learn the story of that massive statue and mummification.

 After being overwhelmed with what you saw in Giza. You will have lunch in a local restaurant to taste the Egyptian delicious food. After lunch, it is time to visit one of the biggest museums in the world. Your Egyptologist guide will explain you the masterpieces of the Egyptian museum. You will be captivated by the most famous and largest art collection in the world. Some artifacts date back to 5 millennia and more are on display. The treasures found in king Tut Ankh Amun are the top attractions among the exhibits. Your private live guide will give you the chance to have some private free time to explore more of the museum and you may like to visit the royal mummy room (upon your request for extra cost). At the end of the tour, you will set off back to the port of Alexandria.