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The Pyramids & the Grand Egyptian Museum

  • The Pyramids & the Grand Egyptian Museum
The construction of the Pyramids of Giza is so awe-inspiring, it's inspired conspiracy theories of alien involvement. And it lives up to the hype.
Built in roughly the 2500s BC, the Great Pyramid of Khufu was the world's tallest building until 1221 AD, when St. Paul's Cathedral went up in London. Explore this famous mortuary complex, guarded by a statue of a reclining Sphinx, and then have lunch before touring another impressive landmark: the new Grand Egyptian Museum. Showcasing 3,500 years of ancient Egyptian history, the museum boasts a collection of over 100,000 artifacts, many of which have never been displayed before its opening.

Shore Thing Highlights

  • See the towering Pyramids of Giza

  • Witness the Great Sphinx of Giza, the oldest monumental sculpture in Egypt (and one of the most famous sculptures worldwide)

  • Enjoy a deluxe hotel lunch

  • Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, the world’s largest archeological museum

  • See the museum's Tutankhamun Collection, a gallery hosting around 5,000 of the young king's personal belongings

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  • Approximately 3-hour drive each way to/from the pier

  • Shade is limited and daytime temperatures can be very high — please dress accordingly

  • Sailors should expect long periods of walking and standing

  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

  • The order of sites visited may vary

  • Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing

  • Sailors should advise of any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance of the experience

  • Per government requirements, all Sailors going on any Shore Things excursions must carry their passport with them

  • A snack box will be provided on the return drive

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