Amazing Egyptian Museum & Quad bike tour from Sokhna Port
Overview
Sokhna Port is located on the western coast of the Gulf of Suez, about 43 km south of the city of Suez and about 120 km from Cairo. It lies at the southern entrance to the Suez Canal and is one of the busiest ports in Egypt, as well as a popular tourist destination. Every single day, thousands of people and hundreds of ships and boats travel from and to the port to reach Cairo. Sokhna Port is an ideal starting point for all of your Egypt day tours and Egypt shore excursions. It will be an amazing start for your amazing cultural knowledge and adventure experience.
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo was originally built in Boulak in 1858 by Auguste Mariette. It eventually moved to Tahrir Square in Cairo, where it currently stands in a specially constructed classical structure designed by Marcel Bourgnon that opened in 1902. With more than 120,000 artifacts, it is the oldest historical museum in the Middle East and is home to the biggest collection of Pharaonic antiquities globally. Also, it is a treasure house of ancient artifacts, the museum housing one of the world's most expensive and historic collections of Egyptian antiquities. This spot will add an amazing highlight to your Egypt tour and your excursions from Sokhna Port. An important institution for cultural artifacts that protects Egypt's legacy, especially during the 2011 Revolution. In order to avoid robbery at the museum, locals formed a human shield. It will take us on a journey through time to discover the ancient culture of Egypt and its rich cultural era.
The Quad Bike tour from Sokhna Port is an amazing choice if you love adventure tours and an adrenaline rush. It is also a way to see the sights of Cairo. The trip takes you through the desert of the Giza Pyramids, giving you an amazing and life lasting memory adventure. This experience takes you deep into the Egyptian desert. Explore the greatness of the Giza Pyramids on a quad bike as part of one of the wonderful Sokhna Port shore excursions and Egypt tours.
Lastly, you can visit the Egyptian Museum, which also has several interactive activities, making it the ideal destination for a family outing and a perfect addition to one of the best shore excursions from Sokhna Port that you will experience
Sokhna Port is located on the western coast of the Gulf of Suez, about 43 km south of the city of Suez and about 120 km from Cairo. It lies at the southern entrance to the Suez Canal and is one of the busiest ports in Egypt, as well as a popular tourist destination. Every single day, thousands of people and hundreds of ships and boats travel from and to the port to reach Cairo. Sokhna Port is an ideal starting point for all of your Egypt day tours and Egypt shore excursions. It will be an amazing start for your amazing cultural knowledge and adventure experience.
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo was originally built in Boulak in 1858 by Auguste Mariette. It eventually moved to Tahrir Square in Cairo, where it currently stands in a specially constructed classical structure designed by Marcel Bourgnon that opened in 1902. With more than 120,000 artifacts, it is the oldest historical museum in the Middle East and is home to the biggest collection of Pharaonic antiquities globally. Also, it is a treasure house of ancient artifacts, the museum housing one of the world's most expensive and historic collections of Egyptian antiquities. This spot will add an amazing highlight to your Egypt tour and your excursions from Sokhna Port. An important institution for cultural artifacts that protects Egypt's legacy, especially during the 2011 Revolution. In order to avoid robbery at the museum, locals formed a human shield. It will take us on a journey through time to discover the ancient culture of Egypt and its rich cultural era.
The Quad Bike tour from Sokhna Port is an amazing choice if you love adventure tours and an adrenaline rush. It is also a way to see the sights of Cairo. The trip takes you through the desert of the Giza Pyramids, giving you an amazing and life lasting memory adventure. This experience takes you deep into the Egyptian desert. Explore the greatness of the Giza Pyramids on a quad bike as part of one of the wonderful Sokhna Port shore excursions and Egypt tours.
Lastly, you can visit the Egyptian Museum, which also has several interactive activities, making it the ideal destination for a family outing and a perfect addition to one of the best shore excursions from Sokhna Port that you will experience
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- Drinks
- Tipping
- Any additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Itinerary
Once you arrive at Sokhna Port, our tour leader will meet you at the port to start enjoying your tour in Cairo, one of the best options for an incredible Egypt day tour and a unique Egypt shore excursion. The Egyptian Museum & Quad Bike Tour from Sokhna Port is a perfect mix of history and breathtaking adventure.
Enjoy the Pyramids of Mycerinus, Cheops, and Chephren. You will start your tour on a quad bike after stopping at the Valley Temple is closely aligned with the Great Sphinx of Giza. which is a portion of the Pyramids of Chephren, and then continue to the Great Sphinx, likely built during the 4th Dynasty (c. 2558–2532 BCE), around the same time as Khafre’s Pyramid. Carved directly from the bedrock limestone, with some blocks removed from the body used in the adjacent Valley Temple. The tour is by far the most fantastic way to discover Egypt's ancient treasures and a unique experience in any Egypt day tour or excursion from Sokhna Port. After that, we will have Lunch served at a local restaurant as part of this amazing Sokhna Port shore excursion.
After that, we will go to the Egyptian Museum. It is in Tahrir Square is a must-see on any Egypt tour or shore excursion from Sokhna Port. The museum sees around 1.5 million visitors annually, including ~500,000 local Egyptians. The museum has many collections and highlights, such as the Ground Floor & Atrium, which has large statues (e.g. Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure) and massive stone relics and the Royal Mummy Room, which has about 11 royal mummies (including Ramses II, Hatshepsut) and the Tutankhamun Gallery which has Treasures from Tutankhamun’s tomb. It is over 1,700 items on display, including the iconic gold mask and the Jewelry & Animal Mummies, which is Home to exquisite ancient jewelry and a charming collection of mummified animals (cats, dogs, even crocodiles!). These artifacts date from the prehistoric to the Roman periods and are key highlights in the most recommended Egypt tours.
Enjoy an exciting quad bike ride after learning about ancient wonders at the Egyptian Museum to start your Egypt day tour. Combine adventure and culture in one trip, make your reservation now from Sokhna Port!
Price
| Number of Persons | Prices |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $245 Per Person |
| 2 - 3 Persons | $165 Per Person |
| 4 - 6 Persons | $115 Per Person |
| 7 - 10 Persons | $90 Per Person |
Start from : $90
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Photography policies within the Egyptian Museum may vary, and some restrictions may be in place to preserve the artifacts. In general, photography is allowed in most areas of the museum, except in specific sections where flash photography or the use of tripods may be prohibited. It's recommended to follow the instructions of museum staff and respect any signage or guidelines regarding photography.
You should wear comfortable clothes and shoes, as well as a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun. You should also bring your passport, camera, and some cash for tipping and personal expenses. The tour operator will provide bottled water and lunch during the tour
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