Sakkara Pyramids Desert Safari Trip from Sokhna Port
Overview
Travel Joy Egypt offers an engaging day trip from Port Sokhna exploring Giza’s iconic pyramids and Sphinx before venturing into the deserts near Saqqara.
This full-day shore excursion from Port Sokhna pairs the Giza pyramids with an off-road desert drive and a camel ride near Saqqara, blending classic sightseeing with an adventure element for cruise passengers.
After being met at the port, the group is driven roughly 1.5 hours to Cairo for a first stop at the Giza Plateau to see the pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. The tour then heads toward Saqqara for a 4x4 desert drive, followed by a roughly 30-minute camel ride offering panoramic views of the Step Pyramid, before the group settles in for lunch at the Saqqara Country Club restaurant. A shopping stop in Cairo is included before the drive back to Port Sokhna.
A private English-speaking guide and a private air-conditioned vehicle travel with the group throughout, and the price includes entrance fees to all listed sites, the 4x4 desert drive, the camel ride, lunch at the country club, bottled water on board, and all taxes and service charges; personal expenses, optional activities, and tipping are additional.
This tour suits cruise passengers who want the classic Giza pyramids visit but also a taste of desert adventure and a more relaxed countryside lunch setting rather than a straight temple-and-museum circuit.
Trip at a Glance
Duration
Full Day
Price
From $205
Availability
Daily
Tour Type
Classic
Pickup
Cairo Airport / Any Hotel in Cairo
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Itinerary
A representative from Travel Joy Egypt will greet you beside the exit of Port Sokhna port for a fantastic one day shore excursion. The air-conditioned vehicle will transfer your group around a 1.5 hour drive to Cairo where you'll marvel at the iconic Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure. Then see the Great Sphinx dating to Khafre with its body of a lion and head of a pharaoh. The tour encompasses viewing the Valley Temple of Khafre. Afterwards, you'll continue on to Saqqara where a thrilling 4x4 jeep ride awaits through the desert for around 15 minutes.
Gaze upon the panoramic Step Pyramid from a short camel ride of 30 minutes until arriving at Saqqara Country Club. A satisfying lunch will be served there. Then the private vehicle returns you to Port Sokhna in time. All local arrangements are skillfully handled by Travel Joy Egypt.
Attractions on This Tour
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Highlights
Giza Plateau Icons
- Ancient Pyramids of Giza
- Sphinx guardian sculpture
- Valley Temple insights
Saqqara Desert Adventure
- Off-road 4x4 desert drive
- Saqqara Step Pyramid vista
- Camelback desert traverse
Exclusive Experiences
- Port Sokhna personalized greeting
- Saqqara Country Club luncheon
- Seamless port-to-port logistics
Included
- Pick up services from Ein-Sokhna Port & return
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Private English speaking guide
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
- Adventure Desert trip in the desert by 4×4 jeep
- Camel ride in the Desert
- Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour
- Lunch at Sakkarra Country Club Restaurant
- Shopping tours in Cairo
- All taxes & service charge
Excluded
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
- Tipping kitty
Pricing & Packages
Choose your preferred accommodation level and season. Prices are quoted in USD per person.
Standard Accommodations
Pricing Information
Rates are quoted in US Dollars (USD) per person. Holiday surcharges apply during peak seasons, including Christmas, New Year, and Easter.
Children's Policy
- Under 6 YearsComplimentary
- Ages 6 to 11 Years50% of the Adult Rate
- 12+ YearsFull Adult Rate
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