About This Tour
Maximize your Egyptian adventure with Tango Travel’s Overnight Cairo Tour from Port Said, perfect for travelers with a long port stay or overnight cruise docking. This Overnight Cairo Tour and GEM from Port Said allows you to see more than the highlights — from the awe-inspiring Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) to Old Cairo’s mosques and churches, plus a magical Nile Dinner Cruise.
On Day 1, you'll travel from Port Said to Cairo in a private, modern vehicle with your personal Egyptologist guide. Visit the Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx, before exploring the massive new GEM, where you’ll see the full Tutankhamun collection and some of the world’s most valuable ancient artifacts.
Check into a 5-star hotel in Cairo — such as Marriott, Sofitel, or Steigenberger — where you’ll rest and refresh before heading out for an elegant Nile Dinner Cruise. Enjoy open buffet dining, belly dancing, live music, and the sparkling city lights of Cairo by night.
On Day 2, explore Coptic and Islamic Cairo, visiting ancient churches, mosques, and the famous Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Then enjoy lunch and return to Port Said in comfort, with guaranteed cruise reboarding on time.
Highlights
- All Transportation via Air Conditioned Car
- Multi Lingual Tour Guide
- All Entrance Fees for Sightseeing
What’s Included
- Pickup and drop-off from Port Said Port
- Private A/C transport with driver
- Professional Egyptologist guide
- Entry to Giza Plateau and Grand Egyptian Museum
- One-night stay in a 5-star hotel with breakfast
- Nile Dinner Cruise with buffet and show
- 2 lunches + 1 dinner
- Bottled water throughout
- All taxes, parking, and permits
- Cruise-safe itinerary with flexible timing
- Entry into the Great Pyramid (optional)
- Mummy Hall at GEM (optional)
- Beverages during meals
- Tips for guide, driver, or hotel staff
- Personal expenses or souvenirs
Tour Plan
Expand allCollapse allOvernight Cairo Tour and GEM from Port Said
06:00 AM – Pickup from Port Said Cruise Terminal
Meet your guide at the port. Begin the 3-hour journey to Cairo in a deluxe A/C vehicle.
09:00 AM – Visit Giza Plateau
- Explore the Great Pyramid of Khufu
- See the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure
- Walk around the Valley Temple
- Stand before the iconic Great Sphinx
11:30 AM – Lunch at a Pyramid-View Restaurant
Enjoy authentic Egyptian cuisine with views of the pyramids.
12:30 PM – Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
Full Tutankhamun exhibit (mask, chariot, jewelry, and more)
Royal statues, stelae, and mummies
Interactive galleries and modern design
Optional entry to Mummy Hall (extra ticket)
03:30 PM – Hotel Check-in and Relaxation
Check in to your 5-star Cairo hotel. Rest, shower, or enjoy the pool/spa.
06:30 PM – Evening Nile Dinner Cruise
Board a luxury boat on the Nile
Open buffet dinner with local dishes
Belly dancing, tanoura, and live music
Amazing nighttime views of Cairo’s skyline
09:00 PM – Return to Hotel
Overnight stay in Cairo.
Coptic and Islamic Cairo + Bazaar Shopping
08:00 AM – Breakfast at the Hotel
Enjoy a full buffet before checking out.
09:00 AM – Explore Coptic Cairo
Visit:
- The Hanging Church
- Abu Serga (Holy Family stop)
- Ben Ezra Synagogue
11:00 AM – Discover Islamic Cairo
Walk along El Moez Street
Visit historic mosques (Sultan Hassan, Al-Rifa'i – exterior view)
Stop at Cairo Citadel (optional – time permitting)
12:30 PM – Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Free time to shop or enjoy coffee at El Fishawy Café.
01:30 PM – Lunch at a Traditional Egyptian Restaurant
Enjoy authentic dishes in a local spot or Nile-view venue.
02:30 PM – Drive Back to Port Said
Relax in your private vehicle with water and AC.
06:00 PM – Arrival at Port Said Cruise Terminal
Plenty of time before ship departure — return guaranteed.