Amazing Day Tour to Saqqara Pyramids & Egyptian Museum from Sokhna Port
Overview
Now is the opportunity to have the best day of your life by visiting historical landmarks and learning about Egyptian culture, all from Sokhna Port. Immerse yourself in Egyptian culture while discovering Egypt's rich history on some of the top tours departing from Sokhna Port. Begin your amazing shore trip in Egypt by seeing Sakkara, home of the Step Pyramid and exquisite tombs that tell the stories of ancient Egyptian dynasties.
We will see Saqqara and the incredible Step Pyramid, as well as its tombs, before heading to Cairo's Egyptian Museum. Inside, you'll find over 120,000 artifacts, ranging from everyday tools and religious relics to statues, mummies, and royal treasures. One of the museum’s most famous exhibits is the golden funerary mask of King Tutankhamun, part of the boy king’s lavish tomb treasures discovered in 1922. Next, we'll go to Memphis, which is located at the highest point in the Nile River Delta. This ancient city was a key centre for Egypt's leadership, religion, and economy. It housed the magnificent temple of Ptah, the creator god and patron of artisans, which attracted tourists and worshippers from across the land. This well-organised, full-day Egypt tour departing from Sokhna Port offers an excellent mix of history, culture, and adventure. Throughout the day, you'll enjoy a delicious lunch of traditional Egyptian cuisine, giving you the energy for your activities.
This day tour will completely change your perception of Egyptian history and culture, making it a special part of your Egypt shore excursions experience.
Now is the opportunity to have the best day of your life by visiting historical landmarks and learning about Egyptian culture, all from Sokhna Port. Immerse yourself in Egyptian culture while discovering Egypt's rich history on some of the top tours departing from Sokhna Port. Begin your amazing shore trip in Egypt by seeing Sakkara, home of the Step Pyramid and exquisite tombs that tell the stories of ancient Egyptian dynasties.
We will see Saqqara and the incredible Step Pyramid, as well as its tombs, before heading to Cairo's Egyptian Museum. Inside, you'll find over 120,000 artifacts, ranging from everyday tools and religious relics to statues, mummies, and royal treasures. One of the museum’s most famous exhibits is the golden funerary mask of King Tutankhamun, part of the boy king’s lavish tomb treasures discovered in 1922. Next, we'll go to Memphis, which is located at the highest point in the Nile River Delta. This ancient city was a key centre for Egypt's leadership, religion, and economy. It housed the magnificent temple of Ptah, the creator god and patron of artisans, which attracted tourists and worshippers from across the land. This well-organised, full-day Egypt tour departing from Sokhna Port offers an excellent mix of history, culture, and adventure. Throughout the day, you'll enjoy a delicious lunch of traditional Egyptian cuisine, giving you the energy for your activities.
This day tour will completely change your perception of Egyptian history and culture, making it a special part of your Egypt shore excursions experience.
Inclusion
- Pick-up and drop-off services from Sokhna Port are provided by Cairo Top Tours.
- All transfers are completed in a non-smoking, air-conditioned vehicle.
- All tickets and entrance fees for the sites mentioned in the tour itinerary.
- A professional Egyptologist tour guide is available during your Cairo tours.
- Bottled water.
- Optional shopping tours in Cairo can be arranged. (upon request).
- All taxes and service charges.
Exclusion
- The list does not include any additional charges.
- Tipping is not included.
- An extra ticket is required for entry into the pyramids.
- Prices do not apply during Christmas and New Year tours in Egypt or during Easter tours in Egypt.
Itinerary
Our tour leader will pick you up from your cruise in Sokhna Port and transport you to Cairo in an air-conditioned car to begin your Egypt tour experience with our expert tour guide as part of your unique Egypt shore excursion.
Next, we'll travel to Saqqara. The Pyramid of Djoser, commonly known as the Step Pyramid, is an archaeological structure in the Saqqara Necropolis, northwest of Memphis, Egypt. Imhotep, Djoser's minister, built it in the 27th century BC as a tomb for the monarch. This tour to the Saqqara Pyramid is one of the most historic and interesting excursions on your day trip from Sokhna Port.
We will also visit Memphis, which served as ancient Egypt's capital eight times. It flourished throughout the Sixth Dynasty, but its prominence faded after the Eighteenth Dynasty, as Thebes grew. Memphis regained some of its prestige during the Persian period, but it declined once again with the emergence of Alexandria. This visit to Memphis is a highlight of any Egypt tour departing from Sokhna Port.
Next, we'll visit the Egyptian Museum, which is in downtown Cairo. The museum houses an enormous amount of information about Egyptian history and is a must-see during one of our top Egypt shore excursions. Finally, you will be transferred to your drop-off location, which marks the end of our tour.
Meals: Lunch
Price
| Number of Persons | Prices |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $250 Per Person |
| 2 - 3 Persons | $170 Per Person |
| 4 - 6 Persons | $120 Per Person |
| 7 - 10 Persons | $90 Per Person |
Start from : $90
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