Two milestones in the story of the pyramid, seen in a single day off the ship. This shore excursion pairs the polished perfection of Giza with the raw, experimental genius of Saqqara, so you leave understanding not just how the pyramids look but how the idea itself evolved.
Your private Egyptologist meets you the moment you step off the vessel at Alexandria Port, and a private air-conditioned car carries you inland to Cairo. On the Giza Plateau you come face to face with the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, walk up to the Great Sphinx, and step inside the Valley Temple where kings were readied for the afterlife. A hearty Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant follows, before the afternoon turns to Saqqara and the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the very first pyramid ever raised in stone. You are back at the port with comfortable margin before your ship sails.
One day, two chapters of pyramid history that most cruise passengers never combine. You will:
As your ship ties up at Alexandria Port, your private Egyptologist is already waiting to greet you. You settle into an air-conditioned vehicle and set off toward Cairo, watching the coast give way to the road that leads to Egypt's most celebrated monuments.
Giza comes first. Here rise the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, and as you move among them your guide unpacks how they were built and who commanded them. It is a rare thing to stand beside the last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still intact.
A short walk brings you to the Great Sphinx, the limestone colossus that has kept watch over the plateau for millennia. From there you enter the Valley Temple of Khafre, where priests once carried out the purification and mummification rites that preceded a pharaoh's burial.
Midday calls for a break, and you sit down to an authentic Egyptian meal at a local restaurant before the day's second act.
The afternoon belongs to Saqqara, the sprawling necropolis of ancient Memphis. Its centerpiece is the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the first pyramid ever built in stone and the blueprint that made Giza possible. As you explore, your guide draws out more than 4,600 years of history buried in the sand around you.
The return drive to Alexandria Port is yours to unwind in, and you reboard well ahead of departure, carrying home the memory of Egypt's grandest and oldest monuments alike.
Summer Rates Per Person from (May till September):
| Single | $400 |
| 2:3 Persons | $230 Per Person |
| 4:7 Persons | $145 Per Person |
| 8:15 Persons | $115 Per Person |
| 16:20 Persons | $100 Per Person |
| 21:30 Persons | $85 Per Person |
| 31:40 Persons | $75 Per Person |
Winter Rates Per Person from (October till April):
| Single | $410 |
| 2:3 Persons | $240 Per Person |
| 4:7 Persons | $155 Per Person |
| 8:15 Persons | $155 Per Person |
| 16:20 Persons | $110 Per Person |
| 21:30 Persons | $95 Per Person |
| 31:40 Persons | $85 Per Person |
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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:
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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.
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