Ain Sokhna Shore Excursions

When your cruise arrives at Ain Sokhna Port do not miss the chance to explore Cairo; the capital of Egypt and the biggest city in the Middle East, Cairo has long served as the cultural, political and social capital of the Middle East. Cairo combines a rich tapestry of ancient relics, world-famous museums. Get amazed with Ain Sokhna Shore Excursions and step back in time to the days of ancient Egypt while visiting the most famous sightseeing in the city such as the Giza Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, Sakkara Step Pyramid, and more.

The origins of the present-day Cairo can be traced back to the Egyptian capital of Memphis, which is believed to have been founded in the early 4th millennium BC near the head of the Nile delta, south of the present city. Get excited with Sokhna Port Shore Excursions and visit the Giza Plateau which includes the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinu, considered a defining symbol of Egypt. Get the chance to visit the Giza Pyramids; these pyramids built during a time when Egypt was one of the richest and most powerful civilizations in the world, the Giza pyramids, especially the Great Pyramids of Giza, are some of the most magnificent man-made structures in history. It contains three pyramids known as Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, constructed during the Pharaonic era, from 2550 to 2490 B.C as massive tombs for the Pharaonic Kings. Then you will visit Sphinx which is a symbol that has represented the essence of Egypt for thousands of years. Sphinx is truly a mysterious marvel from the days of ancient Egypt. The body of a lion with the head of a king or god, Sphinx has come to symbolize strength and wisdom. The most popular and current theory of the builder of the Sphinx holds that it was commissioned by the 4th Dynasty King, Khafre.

Moreover with our Ain Sokhna Shore Excursions you will be able to visit the Valley Temple and Sakkara Step Pyramid. The Valley Temple was very important as it was the main entrance of the complex of the Giza Pyramids and it was also used as a connection between the complex and the Nile River by a canal, as well as it was an important part of the funerary complex which includes a mortuary temple and a burial chamber. The purpose of these valley temples has been debated: they could have been used for the mummification process. The Valley Temple was the home to Pharaoh Khafre, built in the mid- to late twenty-sixth century BC. It was buried under until the 19th century AD, which made it the best preserved structure from the Fourth Dynasty. Visit Sakkara Step Pyramid which was constructed by King Djoser 4,700 years ago, its height is 60m and it includes temples, chapels and courtyards. The Step Pyramid of Djoser was the first pyramid constructed by the Ancient Egyptians around 2700 B.C. It is a part of a fabulous mortuary complex that was constructed during the King Djoser in the third century, as it was built by the famous architect Imhotep, the structure of the pyramid consists of six layers which are gradually decreasing in size to the top and that’s the reason why it was called the Step Pyramid. Visit the Egyptian Museum which is considered to be one of the oldest, most famous, and largest museums in the world. Opening in 1902, it was purpose-built to house the antiquities of Ancient Egypt. Inside is the greatest collection of Ancient Egyptian archeological history in the world. There are over 120,000 artifacts, including the contents of Tutankhamen’s tomb and most of the mummies that have been discovered since the 19th century. The museum’s exhibits span from the beginning of the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt (approximately 2700 BC) through the Greco-Roman period. You can also have Lunch Cruise in Cairo and enjoy belly dancers perform with unlimited open buffet.

Find below itineraries of Sokhna Port Shore Excursions.

Cairo Tours from Sokhna Port

Itinerary

Flying Carpet Tours Guide will Pick you up from Sokhna port (by the cruise exit gate), then he will escort you by air-conditioned van to a ravishing tour to Pyramids of Giza , feast your eyes by visiting Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, then your guide will take you to panoramic view of the pyramids, memorable photos available to the three pyramids together, next move to the Sphinx, scout the valley temple, relax by having lunch at local restaurant, after Lunch your tour guide will escort you to the Egyptian Museum which contains amazing treasures of King Tut Ankh Amun, Mummy Room with an extra fees, have free time for shopping to buy souvenirs to Friends and Family, finally Flying Carpet Tours Guide will transfer you back to Sokhna Port to Catch your Cruise Ship.

Including

Pick up and drop off to Sokhna Port
Air-conditioned van Sokhna port / Cairo / Sokhna Port
Excursion to Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum as mentioned at the above program
Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
English speaking guide at the sites mentioned above
One Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo
Bottle of Mineral Water during Cairo Excursion
All transfers in Cairo by air-conditioned Van
All service charges and taxes

Excluding

Visa to Egypt
Optional tours not mentioned at the above itinerary
Tipping

Notes:

Prices are quoted per person in U.S. American dollars
Extra fees will be applied to enter inside any of the Pyramids
Extra fees will be applied to enter the Mummy room at the Egyptian Museum

Giza Pyramids and Sakkara Tours from Sokhna Port

Itinerary

Flying Carpet Tours Guide will Pick you up from Skhna port by the cruise exit gate, he will escort you by air-conditioned van to a ravishing tour to Pyramids of Giza, beguile your eyes by visiting Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, Next Move to panoramic view of the pyramids, memorable photos available to the three pyramids together, proceed to the Sphinx, scout the valley temple, relax by having lunch at local restaurant, after Lunch your tour guide will escort you to the step Pyramid of King Zoser, Sakkara Pyramid , the world's oldest major stone structure, have free time for shopping to buy souvenirs to Friends and Family, finally Flying Carpet Tours Guide will transfer you back to Skhna Port to Catch your Cruise Ship.

Including