From the Red Sea to the shadow of the pyramids in a single, richly packed day. Stepping off your ship at Ain El Sokhna Port, you are met by a private Egyptologist and swept off toward Cairo, where legend and history wait at every turn.
The day carries you from the towering Pyramids of Giza to the stillness of the Sphinx and into the sacred halls of the Valley Temple. You will explore the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum, sit down to a satisfying Egyptian lunch, and lose yourself in the color and clamor of the Khan El Khalili bazaar before heading back to port. Discover Egypt's timeless wonders and book your unforgettable Cairo adventure today.
Sail into Ain El Sokhna Port and spend the day among Cairo's greatest highlights. This full-day shore excursion lets you:
Your ship arrives at Ain El Sokhna Port to find your private Egyptologist waiting outside the terminal with a warm welcome. After brief introductions you settle into a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle for the scenic run to Cairo, the desert slowly surrendering to the busy capital as excitement builds for what lies ahead.
The Giza Plateau is your first stop. Standing before the Great Pyramid of Khufu and the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, it is easy to see why these monuments still count among the wonders of the world. You will cross the desert plateau, admire the engineering, and frame unforgettable photos from some of Cairo's finest viewpoints.
A short distance away you meet the Great Sphinx, the mysterious limestone sentinel that has guarded the plateau for millennia. Your guide shares its history, its symbolism, and the many legends that surround it.
You go on to the Valley Temple of King Khafre, where priests once carried out the sacred mummification rites for the pharaoh. The remarkably preserved granite walls and striking architecture reveal much about the spiritual world of ancient Egypt.
Leaving antiquity behind, you travel to the spectacular Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the largest archaeological museum dedicated to one civilization. You will move through airy galleries filled with extraordinary statues, royal treasures, and beautifully preserved artifacts spanning thousands of years.
Afterward you pause for a relaxed lunch at a carefully chosen local restaurant, sampling authentic Egyptian cuisine before the final stop.
That stop is the vibrant Khan El Khalili bazaar, Cairo's oldest and most famous marketplace. Its winding lanes overflow with handmade souvenirs, spices, jewelry, perfumes, lanterns, and traditional crafts, and whether you shop or simply soak up the atmosphere, it offers a vivid taste of the city's living culture.
With the sightseeing done, you begin the comfortable drive back to Ain El Sokhna Port, boarding your ship with plenty of time and carrying home the memory of Egypt's ancient wonders, a world-class museum, and a bustling local market.
Summer Rates Per Person from (May till September):
| Single | $345 |
| 2:3 Persons | $200 Per Person |
| 4:7 Persons | $130 Per Person |
| 8:15 Persons | $110 Per Person |
| 16:20 Persons | $100 Per Person |
| 21:30 Persons | $90 Per Person |
| 31:40 Persons | $80 Per Person |
Winter Rates Per Person from (October till April):
| Single | $355 |
| 2:3 Persons | $210 Per Person |
| 4:7 Persons | $140 Per Person |
| 8:15 Persons | $120 Per Person |
| 16:20 Persons | $110 Per Person |
| 21:30 Persons | $100 Per Person |
| 31:40 Persons | $90 Per Person |
Every figure you see on our site is expressed in US Dollars (USD) by default, but paying in your home currency is never a problem. Whether you settle up in Euros (EUR), British Pounds (GBP), or another widely traded currency, we simply apply the official exchange rate in force on the day your payment clears.
Because the travel market shifts with the seasons and with what suppliers can actually deliver, the rates we advertise are not permanent and can be revised at any moment without advance warning. The reassuring part: the second we receive your deposit or your payment in full, that figure is frozen and protected for the rest of your booking.
Here is what a Min Travel package typically puts in your hands:
For the precise list of what is and is not covered, always refer to the confirmation and itinerary tied to your own reservation.
Holiday Supplement: Trips and Nile Cruises falling over Christmas, New Year, or Easter carry a 25% surcharge, a reflection of how heavily these peak dates are booked.
How much you pay upfront to lock in a Min Travel booking comes down to what you are reserving, so our terms are grouped by service type:
The instant your payment goes through, we email you a written confirmation, a personalized itinerary, and your travel documents, and every payment you make comes with its own receipt.
Life doesn't always go to plan, and we get that. Here is how a cancellation is handled, measured against your arrival date:
Where money is owed back to you, expect it within 14 business days from the day we receive your cancellation in writing. Do keep in mind that individual hotels and certain cruises enforce tougher rules of their own, and any such condition will be spelled out plainly in your itinerary.
Families are always welcome aboard our tours, and we price younger travelers on a sliding scale:
These reduced rates hold only where a child shares a room with two adults who are each paying in full. Bear in mind that a handful of luxury hotels and Nile Cruises set their own conditions for younger guests, and any such restriction that touches your trip will appear in your itinerary.
Beyond the standard package there are a number of extra experiences you can choose to add. Reserve them ahead of time or sort them out on the spot once you are there, availability permitting. A few of the favorites travelers pick up:
You can pay for these add-ons in either USD or Egyptian pounds (EGP). Booking early is wise, all the more so when you are traveling in the busy season.
Our packages cover a great deal, but a few costs fall outside them and are worth setting money aside for:
It helps to keep a little Egyptian currency (EGP) on hand as you go, particularly for tipping and for picking things up in the local markets.
In Egypt, tipping (known as "baksheesh") is simply how good service is acknowledged. No one is obliged to tip, but the gesture goes a long way and is warmly received. As a rough guide:
Gratuities sit outside your package price, so it's worth keeping a few small USD or EGP notes within easy reach for the moments they're called for.
Egypt is at its most welcoming in the winter, roughly November to February, when mild temperatures make wandering around the pyramids and temples a pleasure rather than an endurance test. It's wise to steer clear of high summer (June to August), when the mercury can climb past 40°C (104°F) across much of the country.
Before you arrive, make sure the following are sorted:
By and large, yes. Egypt puts considerable effort into protecting visitors, particularly at major attractions and in the larger cities, so tourists are generally well looked after. As with any trip abroad, it's still smart to review your government's current travel advisories and keep an eye on local news before and during your visit.
Pulling an Egypt trip together is straightforward once you work through it step by step:
No, gratuities aren't built into the tour price. Tipping, known locally as "baksheesh," is woven into everyday life in Egypt, and it's customary to reward guides, drivers, and hotel staff directly. A sensible approach is to let the quality of service guide you, generally in the region of 10-15% of the bill or service cost.
Start your day with a warm welcome from your private Egyptologist guide before setting…
