Grand Egyptian Museum & Pyramids by Bus – Soma Bay

Old and new Egypt meet on this coach excursion from Soma Bay to Cairo. You see the country's newest major museum and its most famous ancient monuments in a single day. Departures are on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

The air-conditioned coach stops at your hotel in Soma Bay, and a professional Egyptologist stays with the group for the entire day. Allow about 18 hours for the round trip.

Close to the Giza Plateau stands the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). Its modern halls hold royal statues and ancient treasures, and it ranks among the most impressive archaeological museums anywhere.

Next, you reach the Great Pyramids and the Great Sphinx. Your guide explains the history behind them while you take photos. Lunch in a local restaurant and a panoramic drive around Cairo complete the program.

Entry to the GEM and to the Giza Pyramids area is part of the trip. Not covered: going inside the pyramids, the Nile boat ride and personal spending.

Practical tips: keep your passport and Egyptian visa at hand. Wear light, comfortable clothes and good shoes, and bring a hat and sunscreen. Water and snacks make the long road from Soma Bay easier. Your pickup time arrives on WhatsApp or Telegram after you book.

Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Soma Bay
• Air-conditioned transport
• Egyptologist guide
• Grand Egyptian Museum visit
• Giza Pyramids visit
• Great Sphinx visit
• Lunch at a local restaurant
• Cairo city tour
• Grand Egyptian Museum entrance ticket
• Giza Pyramids area entrance ticket

Not included

• Entry inside the pyramids
• Nile boat trip (optional)
• Personal expenses