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Amazing Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum Tour from Port Said

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Amazing Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum Tour from Port Said

Ultimate Guide: Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum Tour from Port Said (Full-Day Excursion)

Introduction: Your Portal to Ancient Egypt
For cruise passengers docking at Port Said, our full-day guided tour delivers the quintessential Egyptian experience – a carefully curated journey to the legendary Giza Pyramids and the world-renowned Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Designed specifically for time-conscious travelers, this 12-hour excursion transforms your brief stop into an unforgettable immersion into 5,000 years of civilization.

Why This Tour Stands Out
• Cruise passenger-optimized timeline with guaranteed return to ship
• Expert Egyptologist guide bringing history to life
• Air-conditioned private transfers from Port Said (3-hour scenic drive)
• All entrance fees and lunch at a quality local restaurant included
• Small group experience (max 15 people) for personalized attention

Chapter 1: The Giza Plateau – Where Legends Rise from the Sand
The Last Ancient Wonder
As we approach the Giza Necropolis, you’ll witness what no photo can capture – the awe-inspiring scale of the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. The complex’s crown jewel, the Great Pyramid of Khufu, originally stood at 146.6 meters (481 feet), comprising 2.3 million limestone blocks weighing 2.5-15 tons each.

Engineering Marvels That Defy Time
Our guide will reveal:
• The mathematical precision behind the pyramids’ alignment with constellations
• How workers transported granite from Aswan (800km away)
• The significance of the pyramids’ internal chambers and passageways
• Ongoing archaeological discoveries changing our understanding

Beyond the Pyramids: The Sphinx Enigma
The mysterious Great Sphinx – with its lion’s body and human head – guards the plateau with secrets scholars still debate. We’ll examine:
• Theories about its missing nose and original appearance
• The Dream Stele between its paws
• Its possible connection to astronomical events

Chapter 2: The Egyptian Museum – A Treasure Chest of Civilization
Tahrir Square’s Time Capsule
After lunch, we enter the neoclassical museum housing humanity’s most extensive Pharaonic collection. Our highlights tour includes:

Tutankhamun’s Golden Legacy
• The iconic death mask (11kg of solid gold)
• His elaborate nesting sarcophagi
• The mysterious circumstances of his early death

Mummies: Faces from the Past
The Royal Mummies Hall (additional ticket) reveals:
• Well-preserved remains of Ramses II and Hatshepsut
• Modern CT scan discoveries about their lives
• Ancient embalming techniques

Daily Life Through Artifacts
• Cosmetic tools and jewelry showing ancient fashion
• Agricultural implements and musical instruments
• Medical papyri with surprisingly advanced knowledge

Practical Tour Information
Itinerary Breakdown:
07:00 – Port Said pickup
10:30 – Giza Plateau tour
13:00 – Authentic Egyptian lunch
14:30 – Egyptian Museum visit
17:00 – Return transfer
19:00 – Port Said drop-off

What to Bring:
• Passport (required for museum entry)
• Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Camera (no flash in museum)

Booking Advantages:
• 24-hour cancellation policy
• Child discounts available
• Wheelchair-accessible options

Conclusion: More Than Sightseeing – A Journey Through Time
This tour goes beyond typical excursions by connecting archaeological dots between pyramid construction and museum artifacts. You’ll gain unique insights like:
• How Pyramid texts relate to museum papyri
• Why certain artifacts were buried with pharaohs
• How modern technology reveals new pyramid secrets

You can send your enquiry via the form below.

Amazing Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum Tour from Port Said
From EGP165
/ Adult
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