New Grand Egyptian Museum and Giza Pyramids from Marsa Alam by Plane
Overview
Join a trip from Marsa Alam to Cairo and explore Egypt's most iconic treasures such as the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, including the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Highlights
- Explore some of the most iconic treasures of Egypt like the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx
- Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum and admire the world's most comprehensive collection
- Spend a memorable day with your guide who will share love for art and history with you
Be one of the first visitors to experience the New Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), set to be the world's largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilization. Housing over 100,000 artefacts from ancient Egypt, the museum is designed to provide a modern context for historic artefacts, featuring permanent and temporary exhibition spaces, a children's museum, conference facilities, and extensive gardens. The tour also includes a visit to the Giza Pyramids, the world's most iconic and ancient structures.
Get ready to discover Egypt's most prized possessions. The experience begins with a pick-up from your hotel in Marsa Alam and its surroundings to reach Hurghada Airport and fly to Cairo, from where you'll be driven to the Giza Pyramids. Admire the last remaining wonder of the ancient world before standing in awe beneath the Great Sphinx. Next, you'll enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
At the Grand Egyptian Museum, you'll then start the journey of the Egyptian kings to eternity. Ascend the Grand Staircase, surrounded by a precisely curated collection of 64 monumental treasures from the most illustrious past, and let the mysteries of ancient Egypt unveil before your eyes. On the Grand Staircase, each work of art remains a piece of the intricate puzzle that once was ancient Egypt's fascinating civilization. Afterwards, you'll take your return flight and be taken back to your hotel in Marsa Alam.
What's included
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Guided tour
- Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Flights
- Insurance
- Drinks
Meeting & pickup
You'll be picked directly from your hotel lobby in Marsa Alam or in the surroundings.
Additional info
Accessibility:
- Access to the pyramids is not suitable for people suffering from anxiety or claustrophobia (included is only access to the pyramids' plateau)
Not allowed:
- Eating and smoking inside the Grand Museum
Extra fees to be paid on-site:
- Please note that you'll gain access to the pyramids area, but the entrance fees to get inside the pyramids (Cheops, Mykerinos or Kefren) are not included. The tickets available are limited and must be purchased on-site, so access is not guaranteed
- The adult entrance fee for the Cheops Great Pyramid is around EGP 1500 and EGP 750 for children under 12. The adult entrance fee for Mykerinos or Kefren is around EGP 280 and EGP 140 for children under 12. Payment is available only with a credit card
Know in advance:
- Please note that your flight to and from Cairo operates via Hurghada Airport, as there are no direct flights from Marsa Alam Airport. You will be picked up from your hotel in Marsa Alam, Quseir, or the surrounding areas in the early morning, approximately between 01:30 and 03:30, depending on your hotel location. A transfer will take you to Hurghada Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon return, you will arrive at Hurghada Airport and be transferred back to your hotel in the same manner. The total tour duration is approximately 19 to 24 hours, subject to flight schedules and operational conditions
- Pick-up is included; please provide the name and address of your hotel at checkout
- Tour duration, pick-up times and itinerary are guidelines only and may change depending on operational conditions and your hotel location
- This tour is available in shared and private options. Please note that the Private Group of 6 People option is open to a maximum of 15 participants
- Solo travellers can select the option: Private Tour. Each group enjoys a private vehicle and guide from pick-up to drop-off
- If dinner is included in your hotel package, please arrange for a late dinner upon your return
- The insurance included with this tour/activity covers accidents that may occur to guests while participating in the tour or activity
Remember to bring:
- A takeaway breakfast - please arrange with your hotel a day in advance
- Comfortable clothes (long trousers) and shoes, plus a hat and sunscreen
- Your passport, a bottle of water, and cash money
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the experience starts for a full refund.
Questions
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