Giza Pyramids GEM tour – Private Day Trip
Giza Pyramids GEM tour – Overview
Giza Pyramids GEM tour blends the world-famous plateau with the new Grand Egyptian Museum. Travel from Alexandria in a private vehicle, meet your guide, and use skip-the-line entry to explore bright galleries, colossal statues, and the full Tutankhamun display. After lunch, continue to the Sphinx and the great pyramids for sweeping photos and stories at a relaxed, family-friendly pace.
This route is built as a comfortable day trip from Alexandria, covering the museum and the plateau without rushing, then returning to your hotel in the evening.
Giza Pyramids GEM tour – Itinerary Details
06:00 – Pick-up in Alexandria
Hotel pick-up and highway drive to Cairo (about 3 hours) in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle.
09:00 – Grand Egyptian Museum – Egypt Museum Cairo full day
Guided visit with reserved entry; highlights include royal colossi, multimedia rooms, and the complete Tutankhamun treasures.
12:00 – Lunch Break
Local restaurant; vegetarian options available.
13:30 – Giza Plateau & Sphinx
Photo stops and history at the pyramids and Sphinx; optional short camel ride or limited interior ticket (extra fees).
16:00 – Return
Depart Cairo and arrive back in Alexandria around 19:00–20:00 to close your Giza Pyramids GEM tour.
Price Includes & Excludes
- Private transfers Alexandria ↔ Cairo
- Professional Egyptologist guide
- Reserved museum entry
- Entrance to the Giza Plateau
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Bottled water
- Optional camel ride / interior pyramid ticket
- Personal expenses and tips
- Drinks at lunch
FAQ – Giza Pyramids GEM tour
Is this a same-day trip from Alexandria?
Yes, pick-up and drop-off are in Alexandria.
Do we skip the museum line?
Yes, your reservation includes timed entry.
Is it family-friendly?
Very—pacing and stops suit most ages.
Price per Person
- Solo traveler: $160
- 2 people: $130 per person
- 3–5 people: $110 per person
- 6–10 people: $95 per person
Useful Links
Explore another Cairo experience: Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Tour.
Background reading: UNESCO – Memphis and its Necropolis.
