Overview
| Duration | 2 Days / 1 Night |
| Starting Point | Alexandria Cruise Port |
| Tour Type | Private tour with a licensed Egyptologist guide |
| Availability | Year-round, departures on request |
| Price | From $250 per person |
| Route | Alexandria → Cairo → Alexandria |
The 2-Day Alexandria Shore Excursion to Cairo, in Full
Most ships give you a few hours. If yours is docked overnight or for an extended call, you have something better: time. This private Alexandria shore excursion takes you from the cruise terminal to Cairo and gives you a full night in the capital, so the Giza Plateau and the Grand Egyptian Museum are not something you rush past on the way back to the gangway.
We meet you directly at Alexandria Cruise Port and travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo. Day one belongs to the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to the Tutankhamun collection. You then check into a Cairo hotel on a bed-and-breakfast basis rather than turning back the same evening.
Day two moves through a different Cairo entirely: the Citadel of Saladin and its Alabaster Mosque, then Coptic Cairo with the Hanging Church, the Cavern Church and Ibn Ezra Synagogue, followed by free time in the Khan El Khalili souk. Your private vehicle then returns you to Alexandria Cruise Port, timed against your ship’s departure.
One honest note on pacing. The drive between Alexandria and Cairo takes several hours each way depending on traffic, and that is precisely why this itinerary runs over two days instead of one. If your schedule only allows a single day ashore, a shorter Cairo programme will suit you better than this one.
Itinerary
Your first sight of Egypt's ancient world arrives after a comfortable road transfer, not a coach queue. This is the day of the pyramids and the country's newest and largest museum.
Meet and transfer. Your private guide meets you at Alexandria Cruise Port and you travel to Cairo in an air-conditioned private vehicle.
Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx. You explore the Giza Plateau with your Egyptologist, covering the history, construction and significance of the monuments, with views across the ancient landscape.
Grand Egyptian Museum. Continue to the GEM for one of Egypt's most important collections of ancient Egyptian artefacts, with your guide providing context throughout.
Lunch is included today. After sightseeing, you transfer to your Cairo hotel for the overnight stay, with breakfast served the following morning.
Note: entry inside any pyramid, and camel or horse riding at Giza, are not included in the tour price.
A completely different city from yesterday's: minarets, medieval streets and one of the oldest Christian quarters in the world.
Citadel of Saladin. After breakfast you meet your guide and visit one of Cairo's most significant historic landmarks, including the Alabaster Mosque with its architecture and panoramic views over the city.
Coptic Cairo. Visit the Hanging Church, the Cavern Church and Ibn Ezra Synagogue, with your guide explaining the history and cultural significance of the quarter.
Khan El Khalili. Free time in the Islamic souk for souvenirs, handicrafts, spices and jewellery. Lunch is included.
Return transfer. Your private vehicle takes you back to Alexandria Cruise Port according to your ship's departure schedule, with sufficient time before sailing.
Included & Excluded
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at Alexandria Cruise Port
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Private licensed Egyptologist guide
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Entrance fees to the sites Mentioned
- Daily very nice lunch.
- 1 water & 1 soft drink per person per day
- All taxes and permissions Requierd.
Excluded
- any Accomodation in cairo hotel.
- camel or horseback riding
- Entry inside any pyramid
- Any entrance fees not listed in the itinerary
- Drinks during meals beyond those specified
- Personal extras
- Any farther service or so far.
Tour Highlights
- Private transfer directly from Alexandria Cruise Port to Cairo, with no group buses
- The Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx with a licensed Egyptologist guide
- A full visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), holding the Tutankhamun collection and thousands of ancient Egyptian artefacts
- Overnight stay in a Cairo hotel, breakfast included
- The Alabaster Mosque inside the Citadel of Saladin
- Coptic Cairo: the Hanging Church, the Cavern Church and Ibn Ezra Synagogue
- Free time to browse Khan El Khalili Islamic souk
- Private return transfer to Alexandria Cruise Port, coordinated with your departure
Why Book This Tour With Nile Routes
It is genuinely private. Your own air-conditioned vehicle, your own licensed Egyptologist, your own schedule. No group bus, no waiting for other passengers to reassemble, no filler stops built into the day.
It is timed around your ship, not ours. Pickup and return are arranged according to your actual arrival and departure times. If the cruise line moves your schedule, tell us as early as you can and we adjust the arrangements with you directly.
The costs are on the page. Entrance fees to every site listed, daily lunch, one night’s hotel with breakfast, water and a soft drink per person per day, taxes and permissions are all inside the price. What sits outside it is listed just as plainly below.
It flexes. Because nothing about this tour is fixed to a group departure, the order of visits, the hotel category and the pace can be discussed before you confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does this Alexandria shore excursion last?
Two days and one night. You are collected at Alexandria Cruise Port on day one and returned there on day two, timed to your ship's departure. The overnight structure exists because the road journey between Alexandria and Cairo takes several hours each way.
Can I visit the Pyramids of Giza on an Alexandria shore excursion?
Yes. The Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx are the first major stop of day one, visited with a licensed Egyptologist guide, followed by the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Do lunch and entrance fees come included?
Yes to both. Daily lunch is included, along with all entrance fees to the sites named in the itinerary, plus one water and one soft drink per person per day. Entry inside a pyramid is a separate ticket and is not included.
How much does this private Alexandria shore excursion cost?
Pricing starts from $250 per person. Send us your cruise details through the enquiry form and we will confirm the exact quotation for your party size and dates.
What happens if my ship is delayed or the schedule changes?
Because the excursion is private rather than a fixed group departure, pickup can be coordinated with your actual arrival time. Contact our team as soon as you know of a change and we will confirm the revised arrangements with you.
Is the tour suitable if I have mobility concerns?
In many cases the itinerary can be adapted. Tell us your requirements when you enquire so we can discuss the most suitable transport and sightseeing arrangements before anything is confirmed.
Can the itinerary be customised?
Yes. This is a private tour, so the sequence of visits, the hotel category and the timings can be adjusted around your cruise schedule and interests. Raise any changes before booking.
How do I book this Alexandria cruise port tour?
Send us your cruise name, arrival date, arrival time, departure time and number of travellers. Our team confirms availability and builds the timings around your ship.
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