Overview
Alexandria Shore Excursion to Cairo: Pyramids & the Grand Egyptian Museum
| Duration | 1 day |
| Pickup | Alexandria Port, morning, timed to your ship’s arrival |
| Tour type | Private shore excursion |
| Availability | On request / custom departure dates |
| Price | From $150 per person |
| Destinations | Alexandria – Giza – Cairo |
Tour Overview
A single day in port is a narrow window, and Cairo sits roughly 220 to 230 kilometres away by road. This Alexandria shore excursion exists to make that window work. Your day begins at Alexandria Port, where your private licensed Egyptologist and driver meet you after you disembark, and it ends at the same berth, with the return leg planned around your ship’s departure time.
From the port you travel to Cairo in a private air-conditioned vehicle. The first stop is the Giza Plateau, where you see the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure before continuing to the Great Sphinx. Your guide covers the history, the construction and the religious meaning behind the monuments as you go. From there you continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum and its extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts, then break for lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant. The final stop is Khan El Khalili in historic Cairo, a short walk through narrow streets lined with spices, jewellery, handicrafts and souvenirs, before the private return transfer to Alexandria.
This works best for cruise passengers who want the headline sights of Giza and Cairo in one organised day and would rather not join a fixed group departure. One honest point to weigh: the drive is a real part of the day in each direction, which is precisely why the schedule is agreed with you in advance rather than fixed in a brochure.
Itinerary
One day, one vehicle, and the two sights that most travellers come to Egypt for. You leave the coast at first light and stand at the foot of the Great Pyramid before mid-morning.
07:00 — Pickup at Alexandria Port
Your private guide and driver meet you at the port once your ship has docked. After a short introduction, your private transfer to Cairo begins.
09:30 — Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx
You arrive at the Giza Plateau and explore the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure, then continue to the Great Sphinx. Your Egyptologist explains the history, the construction and the religious significance of the monuments.
12:00 — Grand Egyptian Museum
You continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum and its extensive collection, covering different periods of ancient Egyptian history and the civilisation that shaped the Nile Valley over thousands of years.
14:00 — Lunch
Lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant before the afternoon in historic Cairo.
15:00 — Khan El Khalili
You head into Old Cairo and walk through Khan El Khalili, one of the city's best-known traditional markets, with shops selling spices, jewellery, souvenirs, handicrafts and traditional Egyptian products.
16:00 — Return transfer to Alexandria Port
Your driver takes you directly back to Alexandria Port, with the return schedule planned around your cruise departure.
Notes: Entry inside any pyramid is not included in the tour price. Camel and horse riding at Giza are likewise not included.
Included & Excluded
Included
- Pickup and drop-off at Alexandria Port
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Lunch
- All entrance fees to the sites mentioned above
- Private licensed Egyptologist guide
- 1 water and 1 soft drink per person
- All taxes and permissions
Excluded
- Entry inside any pyramid
- Camel or horse riding
- Personal extras
- Gratuities for guide and driver
Tour Highlights
- Private pickup and return transfer directly at Alexandria Port
- The Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, seen up close with a licensed Egyptologist
- The Grand Egyptian Museum and its collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts
- A traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant
- Khan El Khalili, the historic bazaar of Old Cairo
- Return transfer to Alexandria Port planned around your cruise departure
Why Book This Tour With Nile Routes
The Nile Routes Difference
Your day is built around your ship, not the other way round. Pickup and return times are arranged according to your vessel’s actual arrival and departure. Send us your cruise details and we plan the excursion around them.
Private throughout, from berth to berth. You travel with your own guide and your own air-conditioned vehicle. There is no waiting for a coachload of strangers, and the pace of the day belongs to your group.
A private licensed Egyptologist for the full excursion. Your English-speaking guide stays with you from Alexandria Port through Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili, and back to the ship.
The costs that usually surprise people are already in the price. Entrance fees to the sites listed below, lunch, one water and one soft drink per person, and all taxes and permissions are included. What is not included is set out plainly in the table further down this page
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I visit the Pyramids of Giza on an Alexandria shore excursion?
Yes. This excursion takes you from Alexandria Port to the Giza Plateau, where you see the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure, followed by the Great Sphinx, with a private licensed Egyptologist explaining each. Entry inside a pyramid is not part of the included price and would need to be arranged separately.
How long does this Alexandria shore excursion last?
It is a full-day excursion. Pickup at Alexandria Port is scheduled for the morning after your ship docks, and the return transfer to the port begins in the late afternoon. Exact times are set against your ship's actual arrival and departure.
Is this shore excursion private or a shared group tour?
Private. You have a private licensed Egyptologist guide and a private air-conditioned vehicle dedicated to your group for the whole day.
How far is Cairo from Alexandria?
Cairo is approximately 220 to 230 kilometres from Alexandria by road, and the journey generally takes several hours depending on traffic and road conditions. Because this is a cruise shore excursion, the itinerary is planned around your ship's schedule to allow time for both sightseeing and the return drive.
Do Alexandria shore excursions include lunch and entrance fees?
On this excursion, yes. The price covers lunch, all entrance fees to the sites listed on this page, one water and one soft drink per person, private transport, your guide, and all taxes and permissions.
How much does this private Alexandria shore excursion cost?
Prices start from $150 per person. Send us your travel date and group size through the enquiry form and we will confirm the current rate for your party.
Can the itinerary be adjusted to my cruise schedule?
Yes. Pickup and return times are arranged according to your ship's arrival and departure. Share your cruise details with us and we will plan the excursion accordingly.
How do I arrange this excursion?
Send us your cruise name, arrival time, departure time, number of travellers and preferred date. Our team will come back to you with the details and availability.
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