June 27, 2024
The Great Sphinx in Giza: An Ancient Wonder
The Great Sphinx is a gigantic monumental witness of the ancient civilization of Egypt.
This Egypt Shore trip is a day tour from Alexandria Port to the Pyramids of Giza and the Saqqara Desert, including an extensive visit to the Pyramids of Giza and the Saqqara Desert for a worthy experience in ancient history and architectural marvels of Egypt.
Explore the oldest pyramid in history, the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, the Bent Pyramid, and the Red Pyramid of Senfru at Dahshur, with our professional licensed tour guide, who will talk to you about every aspect of Egypt day tours. Make this trip one of Egypt Shore Excursions with Happy Egypt.
1. Departure Alexandria Port:
Very early in the morning, somewhere between 7-8 a.m., your tour driver will bring you from the Alexandria Port pickup.
2. Drive to Giza:
It will take nearly 2.5–3 hours from Alexandria to Giza on the road.
3. Giza Pyramids Complex:
Once you reach Giza, then directly go to the Giza Pyramids Complex. Visit the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, together with the Great Sphinx. Spend your time understanding these magnificent structures and their historical meanings.
4. Quad Biking:
Now start off your quad biking adventure with a halt through the desert trails around the Giza Pyramids.
5. Lunch:
Lunch at a local restaurant after biking, then taste typical Egyptian cuisine with views of pyramids.
6. Saqqara Desert:
Continue to Saqqara and then take a short drive to visit the ancient necropolis, starting with the Step Pyramid of Djoser, which is the oldest pyramid in Egypt, and then shuttle over to see the area surrounding the desert.
7. Imhotep Museum (Optional):
If time permits and you are interested, visit the Imhotep Museum close to the Step Pyramid. The museum hosts a collection of findings from Saqqara archaeological sites.
8. Back to Alexandria Port:
Travel back after a whole day of touring. The guide will bring you around late afternoon or early evening back to Alexandria Port, where your cruise ship awaits.
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Participating in multiple shore excursions from Egypt Port can be fun and educational at the same time. You manage to see some of the most amazing sights, such as the Pyramids, temples, and vibrant local marketplaces, and sample the most amazing culture and beautiful scenery ever.
When you are going on Egypt shore excursions there are many interesting sites to see including the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx as well as the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Other than that, one can visit temples and tombs in Luxor, ancient ruins in Alexandria, or relax under the Red Sea in Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh with beautiful coral reefs and lively sea creatures.
Egypt has several significant ports, the more important ones are Alexandria, Port Said, Suez, Safaga, and Hurghada. These ports handle both commercial vessels and cruises in Egypt port, creating a connection of different regions and places of interest all over the country.
Indeed, going on trips to Egypt and engaging in activities such as Shore Excursions is rather safe, mainly if they are ordered from reliable travel agencies like Happy Egypt. Excursions and day trips from Egypt port are very well arranged with the help of our local guides, who not only maintain order but also elaborate more on the sites. It is advisable to adhere to the local rules and regulations and stay within one’s group during the trips.
Yes, Tiran Island is available with Happy Egypt, you can go to Tiran Island from Sharm El Sheikh shore excursions. You can tour there and be ready for wonderful activities such as snorkeling, and diving, or going on a yacht. This tour is available with 95$
If you are coming for the first time, we encourage you to try our guide to Alexandria Port or Port Said to Cairo. Egypt classic tour also includes the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum giving a concentrated view of the history of the country in a matter of few hours. For our Luxor shore excursions, for passengers arriving at Safaga Port, there is the Valley of Kings, the Karnak temple, and other important Nile sights.
Yes, all our Egypt shore excursions are flexible depending on your time, our interests, and preferences as well. Whether you would like to enjoy a leisurely day including ample time for photography and shopping or a packed day jam-packed with historical site visiting, we can always personalize any tour to best meet your needs while in Egypt.
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