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Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Private Cairo Day Tour from Port Said

Gaze up at the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World on a private guided transfer from Port Said. Stand at the Sphinx's paws as the plateau empties of crowds at golden hour — a once-in-a-lifetime perspective.

What to expect

Your private air-conditioned vehicle departs Port Said early morning for the ~3-hour drive to Giza. Your Egyptologist meets you at the plateau entrance, guiding you through the Pyramid complex, the Solar Boat Museum, and the Sphinx enclosure. A white-tablecloth lunch at a Nile-view restaurant in Cairo is followed by a visit to the Egyptian Museum (or the Grand Egyptian Museum, a short detour). The return transfer reaches Port Said comfortably before all-aboard.

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Tours by Locals – Egypt Private Guides
From approx. USD 280–450 per person (private day tour, Port Said departure); Pyramid complex entry EGP 600 adult; Great Pyramid interior EGP 1,000 extra
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Good to know

Depart by 06:00 to maximise time and beat the midday heat. Book the Great Pyramid interior ticket through your guide in advance — numbers are strictly capped daily. Dress modestly; sun hat and SPF are essential. Confirm your ship's all-aboard time and share it with your guide before departure.

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