From the moment your ship berths at Port Said Port, a private Egyptologist guide takes you under their wing for a full day among Egypt's foundational monuments. A comfortable air-conditioned drive delivers you to Cairo, where the Giza Plateau reveals the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, the enigmatic Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple that once hosted royal ceremonies.
A hearty Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant bridges the day before you press on to Saqqara and the Step Pyramid of Djoser — the earliest stone pyramid ever built and a turning point in architectural history. A relaxed drive returns you to Port Said Port in good time to reboard, your head full of Egypt's oldest wonders.
Trace the very origins of pyramid-building on a full-day shore excursion from Port Said Port. The day links two landmark sites: the iconic Giza Pyramids with the Great Sphinx, and Saqqara's Step Pyramid of Djoser, recognised as the world's first stone pyramid and the birthplace of pyramid architecture. Private transport, an expert Egyptologist guide, and a delicious local lunch turn it into an unforgettable journey back to the dawn of ancient Egyptian civilisation.
The day gets underway as your cruise ship docks at Port Said Port, where your private Egyptologist guide is ready to greet you. You climb aboard an air-conditioned vehicle for the scenic run to Cairo, where Egypt's most famous ancient monuments lie in wait.
First up is the storied Giza Plateau and its trio of great pyramids raised for Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. As you walk among them, your guide unravels the history and astonishing engineering behind the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World, with sweeping plateau views and countless photo opportunities along the way.
A short stroll leads to the inscrutable Great Sphinx, the limestone sentinel that has guarded the pyramids for millennia. From there you visit the nearby Valley Temple of King Khafre, where priests once performed the sacred rites that readied a pharaoh for the afterlife.
After a captivating morning, settle in for a delicious lunch at a carefully chosen local restaurant and enjoy authentic Egyptian dishes before the afternoon leg.
Next you head to Saqqara, the sprawling necropolis of ancient Memphis. Its centrepiece is the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's first stone pyramid and a revolutionary leap that launched the age of pyramid building, while your guide brings more than 4,600 years of history to life.
As the tour winds down, relax for the comfortable drive back to Port Said Port, arriving well before your ship departs with lasting memories of Egypt's greatest landmarks and one of history's most remarkable civilisations.
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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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.
Discover the timeless wonders of Cairo on a full-day shore excursion from Port Said…
