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Cairo Day Trip from Marsa Matruh

Book your Cairo day trip from Marsa Matruh and begin an immersive journey into Egypt’s glorious past. Our exclusive Cairo Day Trip from Marsa Matruh is the perfect way to experience the world’s most iconic landmarks. These include the legendary Giza Pyramids, the enigmatic Great Sphinx, and the magnificent Grand Egyptian Museum. This is the best Giza pyramids from Marsa Matruh tour for history lovers and adventure seekers alike.

Discover the Pyramids of Giza & the Great Sphinx

Venture to the Giza Plateau, home to the last remaining wonder of the ancient world. You’ll stand face to face to Giza Pyramids, a testament to the ingenuity and power of the pharaohs. Our expert Egyptologist guide will bring these monumental structures to life. They will share the history and mysteries behind the Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure.

The experience culminates with a visit to the enigmatic Great Sphinx, the mythical guardian that has captivated imaginations for millennia. This is the definitive Giza pyramids tour you’ve been searching for.

Experience the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

Your Marsa Matruh to Cairo day trip continues at the brand-new, world-class Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). Here, you’ll be among the first to see the complete, dazzling collection of King Tutankhamun’s treasures displayed together for the very first time.

The GEM offers an unparalleled look at over 100,000 artifacts, bridging Egypt’s ancient heritage with modern museum technology. A visit to the GEM is a must for anyone seeking the definitive Giza Museum experience.

Seamless & Stress-Free Travel

Our Marsa Matruh to Giza tours is all-inclusive, featuring private, air-conditioned transportation to and from your hotel. You’ll enjoy a scenic and relaxing drive. Every detail, from professional guidance to entrance fees and a delicious local lunch, is expertly handled. This is the best way to see the top Cairo attractions without the hassle of planning.

Book your Cairo day trip from Marsa Matruh today and embark on an extraordinary journey through time, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Tour Details

Duration: 15 hours
Tour Location: Giza
Tour Availability: Everyday
Pickup & Drop Off: your hotel in Marsa Matruh
Tour Type: Private
Suitable for: Couples, Family, Eldery
Wheel chair: Accessible

Tour Highlights

Grand Egyptian Museum
Giza Pyramids
The Great Sphinx
Valley temple

Inclusions

Round transfer with A/C vehicle
Entrance fees for all the sights in Cairo program
Egyptologist tour guide
Lunch
Water during the tour

Exclusions

Beverages during lunch
Entrance fee for Cheops Pyramid 40 $
Entrance fee for Khafre Pyramid 7.5 $
Tipping

What to Pack

Comfortable shoes and clothes especially in summer
Heavy clothe in winter
Sunglasses. Hat or Scarf
Sun cream in summer

Day Trip from Marsa Matruh to Giza: An Itinerary of Ancient Wonders

Begin your journey from the coastal beauty of Marsa Matruh and travel approximately 408 kilometers (255 miles) across the Egyptian landscape to Cairo. The scenic drive typically takes around 4 to 5 hours, offering a chance to witness the vastness of the Western Desert before arriving at the Giza Plateau.

Upon your arrival, you will step onto the Giza Plateau, an archaeological marvel. This site serves as a testament to the Old Kingdom’s architectural and engineering brilliance.

Your guided tour of this iconic complex will include: The Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu), the largest and oldest of the three pyramids. Also, you’ll have the opportunity to admire its surroundings, which provide a window into the daily life and death rituals of the time. This includes the smaller queen pyramids, the ceremonial solar boat pits, and the remains of the Purification Temple, and Tombs of the Pyramid Builders:

Explore the fascinating and often-overlooked tombs of the workers who constructed these incredible monuments. These tombs offer valuable insights into the social structure and organized labor that made the pyramids possible.

Proceed to the Valley Temple of Khafre, a well-preserved structure where the mummification rituals for the pharaoh were performed. Nearby stands the Great Sphinx, the guardian of the Giza necropolis.

Entering a Pyramid

For a truly immersive experience, you will have the chance to purchase a separate ticket to enter the interior of one of the open pyramids. While availability can change, you may have the opportunity to explore the inner chambers of the Pyramid of Menkaure. You might also enter the monumental Great Pyramid of Cheops, which is a journey into the heart of a 4,500-year-old tomb.

The Panoramic View

Conclude your visit to the Giza complex with a stop at the Panorama point. Here, you’ll be treated to a breathtaking and classic view of all three pyramids, the Sphinx, and the surrounding desert landscape in one magnificent vista. This is the perfect spot for photos and to reflect on the grandeur of the site.

Lunch

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant near the Grand Egyptian Museum. The chosen restaurant will offer a variety of authentic Egyptian dishes, many of which are naturally vegetarian or can be easily prepared to be vegan.

Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

Concluding your day, you will be transported to the magnificent Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), a modern architectural marvel designed to house the world’s most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. The experience begins before you even step inside, where you’ll be greeted by the stunning Hanging Obelisk, a unique, gravity-defying monument dedicated to King Ramesses II.

Entering the Grand Hall, your attention will be immediately captured by the towering Colossus of Ramesses II. This monumental statue, once the centerpiece of a bustling square, now stands as a powerful sentinel. It is a fitting tribute to one of Egypt’s most celebrated pharaohs.

As you ascend the breathtaking Grand Staircase, you’ll embark on a journey through time, surrounded by a curated collection of 65 monumental pieces. In the open galleries, you’ll have the opportunity to delve into the core themes of ancient Egyptian civilization: Society, Religion, and Kingship.

Here, you will find thousands of artifacts thoughtfully displayed to tell the story of Egypt’s people, their beliefs, and the powerful rulers who shaped their world.

Tutankhamun treasures

A key highlight of your visit will be the museum’s most anticipated feature: the entire collection of King Tutankhamun. For the first time ever since the tomb’s discovery in 1922 in Luxor, the complete collection of over 5,000 priceless treasures from the boy-king’s tomb will be displayed together in one location.