Egyptian Museum, Lunch, & Pyramids of Giza

The adventure begins with a drive to Cairo, where the Nile Valley widens into a flat, fertile delta whose history is unrivaled anywhere else on earth.

This history is laid out in the world-class Egyptian Museum off Tahrir Square. Home to the famous gold mask of King Tut — the boy king who ruled Egypt for nine years — and countless other treasures of antiquity, the museum is a must-see. You'll head across the Nile next, enjoying lunch in an upscale hotel before visiting the legendary Pyramids of Giza (and the Sphinx that guards them). The world's tallest structure for over 3,800 years, the Great Pyramid is a stunning architectural achievement.

Shore Thing Highlights

Witness the Great Sphinx of Giza, the oldest monumental sculpture in Egypt (and one of the most famous sculptures worldwide)
See the towering Pyramids of Giza
Enjoy a deluxe hotel lunch
Drive past Tahrir Square, where the people of Egypt protested against government corruption in 2011
Browse the world's largest collection of Egyptian artifacts and antiquities at the Egyptian Museum

Need to know

Daytime temperatures can be very hot and humid — please prepare accordingly
As per government requirement, all Sailors going on any excursions must carry their passport
Approximately 3-hour drive each way to/from the pier
A visa is required for this port. Please see your voyage documentation for details
A snack box will be provided on the return drive
Sailors are advised that the Egyptian Museum has limited air conditioning
Sailors will have approximately 2 hours to explore the Egyptian Museum
Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing

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Egyptian Museum, Lunch, & Pyramids of Giza

The adventure begins with a drive to Cairo, where the Nile Valley widens into a flat, fertile delta whose history is unrivaled anywhere else on earth.

Shore Thing Highlights

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