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Pickup from Sokhna Port
At the beginning of your tour at Sokhna Port, you will leave your cruise ship and meet your friendly guide who will help you into your private air-conditioned transportation. There is about an hour ride to Cairo and you will leave the peaceful water of the Red Sea and look at various changing scenery from desert to towns.
Dahshur Pyramids
Your first stop will be Dahshur Necropolis, with the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid, but unlike the infamous pyramids of Giza, what these pyramids offer you is a different look at the early days of pyramid construction. You will walk the site and hear about the unusual shapes and engineering experiments undertaken by Pharaoh Sneferu, the father of the builder of the Great Pyramid. You will linger in an uplifting desert calm that provides a whole new layer of experience to this hidden gem.
Visit The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC)
Next, you will head to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization; a contemporary museum that showcases the history of Egypt from prehistoric through to modern times. The exhibits include everything from ancient to royal mummies, which will give you a great perspective on Egypt’s remarkable and lengthy history. This museum is cleverly impossible to get lost in, making it easy to follow the timeline of Egyptian civilization spanning thousands of years.
Lunchtime and Local Cuisine
When the tour is near half time, your Egyptologist will take you to a respected local restaurant in Cairo for lunch. This is a great chance to taste and enjoy some authentic Egyptian food, and kick back for a moment before continuing your tour.
Return to Sokhna Port
your driver will take you back to Sokhna Port. You will depart Cairo with memories of incredible pyramids, an impressive history outline, and a plethora of knowledge of Egyptian heritage!
