Cairo Day Tour from Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport

Schedule: Daily Departures

Duration: Approximately 14 to 15 Hours

Pickup Time: Synchronized with your flight arrival at Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)

Pickup & Drop-off: Borg El Arab International Airport (or Alexandria hotel / port upon request)

Tour Type: Private Chauffeured & Egyptologist-Guided Day Excursion

Tour Highlights

Make the absolute most of your transit or arrival at Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) with a seamless, private same-day excursion to Cairo. Designed for international flyers with long layovers or travelers landing in Alexandria who want to discover Egypt’s capital without overnight stays, this journey takes you straight across the desert highway to the Giza Plateau and central Cairo.

• Direct Airport Meet-and-Assist: Step through the arrival gate to find your dedicated Ramasside Tours coordinator and chauffeur ready with private transportation—no taxi queues or navigation delays.
• The Giza Plateau & Great Sphinx: Stand face-to-face with the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World: the Great Pyramid of Khufu, alongside the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, and inspect Khafre’s megalithic Valley Temple and the Great Sphinx.
• The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities: Tour the historic halls in Tahrir Square, exploring over 250,000 pharaonic antiquities, royal sarcophagi, and the world-famous golden burial treasures of King Tutankhamun.
• Optional Traditional Bazaars: Enjoy free time to stroll through an authentic Egyptian bazaar for local souvenirs, cartouches, and handwoven textiles.
• Guaranteed Flight Connection: Timed transfers ensure you return to Borg El Arab Airport safely in advance of your connecting flight or departure schedule.

Detailed Tour Itinerary

Arrival & Airport Welcome at Borg El Arab (HBE)

• Your dedicated Ramasside Tours guide and private chauffeur greet you directly outside the arrivals terminal exit at Borg El Arab International Airport holding a personalized name sign.
• Settle into your modern, air-conditioned executive vehicle with onboard chilled bottled water.
• Embark on a smooth 2.5-hour highway drive southward along the Cairo–Alexandria Desert Highway while your guide briefs you on ancient Egyptian history and highlights to expect.

The Giza Plateau: Pyramids & The Great Sphinx

• Arrive at the Giza Plateau, the monumental burial grounds of Egypt’s 4th Dynasty Old Kingdom monarchs.
• Great Pyramids of Giza: Marvel at the architectural grandeur of the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chefren), and Menkaure (Mykerinus).
• Panoramic Desert Vista: Stop at the plateau's panoramic overlook for classic photographs capturing all three pyramids lined across the desert horizon.
• The Valley Temple of Khafre: Walk inside the colossal megalithic limestone and Aswan pink granite halls used anciently for the purification and mummification rites of Pharaoh Khafre.
• The Great Sphinx: Stand before the colossal limestone monument featuring the recumbent lion body and the facial features of King Khafre.

The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities

• Travel into downtown Cairo to visit the world-renowned Museum of Egyptian Antiquities at Tahrir Square.
• Walk through classical galleries housing 5,000 years of civilization, viewing monumental statuary of Middle and New Kingdom pharaohs, intact sarcophagi, papyrus scrolls, and everyday ancient artifacts.
• Admire the dedicated galleries displaying the exquisite gold mask, ornate jewelry, and gilded shrines of King Tutankhamun.

Optional Souk Walk & Return to Alexandria

• Conclude your Cairo exploration with an optional stop at a traditional bazaar or artisan handicraft workshop to browse authentic Egyptian souvenirs, alabaster vases, and spices.
• Reboard your private vehicle for the return drive northwest along the highway back to Alexandria.
• Arrive smoothly at Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE) in time for your onward flight, or drop off at your chosen Alexandria accommodation.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

• Private round-trip airport transfers from Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide throughout the day
• All entrance tickets to scheduled sites (Giza Pyramids Plateau, Sphinx area, Valley Temple, and Egyptian Museum)
• Chilled bottled mineral water inside the vehicle throughout the journey
• All highway tolls, airport parking fees, service charges, and municipal taxes

Exclusions

• Entry visa to Egypt (available upon arrival on request for eligible nationalities)
• Special interior tickets (inside the Great Pyramid burial chambers or Tutankhamun tomb interior)
• Optional lunch at a local restaurant (available for $15 per person)
• Professional vacation photographer add-on
• Personal purchases, snacks, and discretionary tipping

Tour Add-ons & Travel Notes

Executive Luxury Van Upgrade

Upgrade your intercity road transit to an executive luxury van featuring extra legroom, plush reclining leather seats, dual-zone climate control, onboard Wi-Fi, and cold refreshments.

Professional Vacation Photographer

Hire a dedicated vacation photographer to capture your memories across the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, and Cairo landmarks for $50 per day.

Luggage & Gear Friendly

Traveling with luggage during a transit layover is simple: your baggage remains securely stored inside your private, chauffeured vehicle throughout the entire tour.

Footwear & Sun Protection Recommendation

Comfortable, flat-soled walking shoes and sun protection (hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen) are strongly recommended when walking across the sandy terrain of the Giza Plateau.

Child Policy

• 0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge
• 2 – 11.99 years: 50% of adult tour rate
• 12+ years: Full adult rate

For reservations, customized flight layover schedules, and private VIP upgrades, contact us at: [email protected]