Port Said Shore Excursions to Cairo and Giza
Mediterranean gateway to Cairo — about 2.5 to 3 hours each way to Cairo.
You can see the Giza Pyramids in a single port day. Travel Joy Egypt's private Port Said shore excursions run from the terminal to Giza and back before your all-aboard time. Cairo is about 200 km away, roughly 2.5 to 3 hours by road each way. Our private shore excursions from Egypt's cruise ports include Port Said.
Last updated: 4 November 2026
Key Takeaways
- Time in port: a day in port focuses on Cairo and Giza, while an overnight stop can add Alexandria, or Luxor by domestic flight.
- Private service: tours are private by default, so only your party travels with the driver and guide.
- Entrance fees: included in every tour price.
Which Port Said Shore Excursions Fit Your Time in Port?
The table matches each tour type to the time you have in port.
| Tour type | Main stops | Time needed | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum | Giza Plateau, Sphinx, museum | 1 day | First-time visitors |
| Pyramids and Nile lunch cruise | Giza, lunch on the Nile | 1 day, late return | Ships leaving late evening |
| 2 days Cairo | Giza, museum, Islamic Cairo | 2 days | Ships in port overnight |
| Cairo and Alexandria | Giza, museum, Alexandria sights | 2 days | Ships sailing on to Alexandria |
| Cairo and Luxor | Cairo, Luxor by domestic flight | Overnight | Travellers who want to see Luxor |
| Alexandria to Port Said | Cairo day and night | 2 days | Ships sailing Alexandria to Port Said |
The first 2 rows are 1 day tours, but the Nile lunch cruise day returns late, so check it against your all-aboard time.
How Your Day Runs From the Port Said Terminal
A full-day trip to Giza follows this order:
- Meet a Travel Joy Egypt representative at the terminal.
- Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo.
- Explore the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx with your guide, then visit the Grand Egyptian Museum on the tours that include it.
- Return to the ship on a transfer built around your all-aboard time, with a safety margin.
Our visitor guide to the Pyramids of Giza explains what you will see on the plateau.
Day Trips and Overnight Trips From Port Said to Cairo
Port Said to Cairo Day Trips
The first 2 tours below take cruise passengers to the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum; the last swaps the museum for a Nile lunch cruise:
- Pyramids and museum: the Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum day tour from Port Said combines the Pyramids, the Sphinx and the museum in 1 day.
- Giza first: the Cairo and Giza Pyramids day trip from the Port Said terminal goes straight to Giza on arrival, then stops at the museum before the return transfer.
- Pyramids and Nile lunch: the Pyramids and Nile lunch cruise day tour from Port Said adds a lunch cruise on the Nile.
Overnight Trips From Port Said
With more than a day in port, an overnight trip to Cairo adds Islamic Cairo, and the other 2 tours reach Alexandria or Luxor:
- 2 days Cairo: the 2 days Cairo tour with a 4-star hotel night covers Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum on day 1 and Islamic Cairo on day 2.
- Cairo and Alexandria: the 2 days Cairo and Alexandria tour from Port Said adds Alexandria's Roman-era catacombs and coastal citadel after Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum.
- Cairo and Luxor: the overnight Cairo and Luxor tour connects the cities by domestic flight. Send your ship's schedule first and we will check that the trip fits your time in port.
If none of these fits your dates, we can plan a private Egypt itinerary around your cruise stop.
What Your Private Tour Includes
Port Said excursions include:
- Transport: a private air-conditioned vehicle from the terminal.
- Guide: your own licensed Egyptologist guide.
- Water and lunch: included on every Port Said tour.
Send Us Your Ship's Schedule
Travel Joy Egypt plans Port Said shore excursions around your ship's schedule. Send your ship name, date, docking time and all-aboard time on WhatsApp +20 106 023 3393, and we will reply with the tours that fit your time in port.
Port Saidtours & excursions
Private excursions departing Port Said, each timed to your ship's schedule.
This 2-day tour from Port Said gives cruise passengers a fuller look at Cairo than a single day allows, combining the Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian…
This full-day tour departs from Port Said and takes cruise passengers directly to Giza, focusing the day on the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx before a museum…
The colossal stones of the Great Pyramid, still cool from the desert night, will be your first greeting on this private day tour from Port Said. You'll stand…
This overnight tour from Port Said covers two very different faces of ancient Egypt in two days, pairing Luxor's Nile-side temple complexes on day one with…
This 2-day private tour runs the reverse route of a classic Cairo shore excursion, picking cruise passengers up at Port Said and dropping them at Alexandria…
This 2-day tour from Port Said takes cruise passengers to Cairo for the Giza pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then on to Alexandria for its Roman-era…
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This 2-day tour is a repositioning shore excursion that picks travelers up at Alexandria Port, spends a day and night touring Cairo, and drops them off at Port…
This full-day shore excursion from Port Said combines a visit to the Giza pyramid complex with a lunch cruise on the Nile, giving cruise passengers both a…
This full-day shore excursion from Port Said combines the Giza pyramid complex with the older Step Pyramid at Saqqara, giving cruise passengers a look at both…
This full-day shore excursion takes cruise passengers from Port Said to Cairo to see the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum,…
Port Said shore excursion FAQs
Practical answers for cruise passengers calling at Port Said.
1How much does a private Port Said shore excursion cost per person?
2How far in advance should I book a Port Said shore excursion?
3Do I need an Egypt visa for a Port Said shore excursion?
4What time will I be back at Port Said after the Pyramids and Nile lunch cruise day?
5Can I start in Alexandria and finish in Port Said, or the other way round?
6How will I find my guide at the Port Said cruise terminal?
7Can children join a Port Said shore excursion, and do they pay?
8Are tips included in a Port Said shore excursion?
9Can I see the Pyramids in 1 day from Port Said?
10What will I see at the Grand Egyptian Museum on a Port Said day trip?
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