Overview
| Duration | 2 Days / 1 Night |
| Starting Point | Port Said Cruise Port |
| Tour Type | Private tour + licensed Egyptologist guide |
| Availability | Year-round — departures on request |
| Price | Starting from XXX $ / person |
| Destinations | Port Said → Cairo → Port Said |
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Overview
If your cruise is docking overnight or for an extended stop, this port said shore excursion cairo overnight tour is the smartest way to see Egypt’s biggest sites without racing the clock. You’re met right at the port and driven straight to Cairo, with a full day dedicated to the Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum before you rest at a comfortable hotel for the night. The second day covers Islamic and Coptic Cairo, then returns you to your ship on time. It’s one of the most complete cairo overnight tour options built specifically around cruise arrival and departure windows, so you never have to worry about missing your ship.
Want to explore more of Egypt beyond this stop? Browse our full Egypt tour packages or ask about a tailor-made itinerary built around your exact port schedule.
Tour Highlights
✔ Private transfer straight from Port Said port to Cairo, no group buses
✔ Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx with a licensed Egyptologist guide
✔ Full visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), home of Tutankhamun’s collection
✔ Overnight stay in a Cairo hotel with breakfast included
✔ Alabaster Mosque inside the Citadel of Saladin
✔ Coptic Cairo — Hanging Church, Cavern Church, and Ibn Ezra Synagogue
✔ Free time to shop and browse at Khan El Khalili Islamic Souk
✔ Timed return transfer to Port Said so you’re back before your ship departs
Why Choose This Port Said Cairo Cruise Excursion
Among cruise excursions port said cairo options, this one stands out for being entirely private — your own air-conditioned vehicle, your own licensed Egyptologist guide, and a schedule built around your ship, not a fixed group departure. There’s no rushing between sites and no waiting on other passengers. If your itinerary changes or your ship’s arrival shifts, we adjust the plan with you directly.
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More Port Said Shore Excursions & Egypt Tour Options
Looking for other ways to spend your time in port? Take a look at our Giza Day Tour Egypt — the same Pyramids, Citadel, Coptic Cairo and Khan El Khalili route on a standalone basis — or our 3 Day Cairo Tour if you have more time before or after your cruise. Browse our full Cairo & Pyramids tours for more options, our tour packages for multi-day trips, or contact us for a schedule built entirely around your ship.
Itinerary
Your guide meets you at the Port Said cruise terminal and you set off directly for Cairo. First stop is the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, Egypt's most iconic monuments, where you'll have time to explore the plateau and take in the views over all three pyramids.
From there, you'll head to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the newly opened home of Tutankhamun's full treasure collection and thousands of other artifacts, with your guide explaining the history behind the pieces. After a full day of sightseeing, you'll check into your Cairo hotel for an overnight stay.
Destinations Visited:
- Port Said
- Giza Pyramids
- Great Sphinx
- Grand Egyptian Museum
Meals:
- Breakfast (at hotel, next morning)
Your guide meets you at the Port Said cruise terminal and you set off directly for Cairo. First stop is the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, Egypt's most iconic monuments, where you'll have time to explore the plateau and take in the views over all three pyramids.
From there, you'll head to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the newly opened home of Tutankhamun's full treasure collection and thousands of other artifacts, with your guide explaining the history behind the pieces. After a full day of sightseeing, you'll check into your Cairo hotel for an overnight stay.
Destinations Visited:
- Port Said
- Giza Pyramids
- Great Sphinx
- Grand Egyptian Museum
Meals:
- Breakfast (at hotel, next morning)
📲 Need to adjust pickup times or hotel category? Contact us — we're happy to customize this day.
After breakfast, you'll visit the Alabaster Mosque inside the Citadel of Saladin, one of Cairo's most impressive landmarks with sweeping views over the city. Next is Coptic Cairo, where you'll walk through the Hanging Church, the Cavern Church, and the Ibn Ezra Synagogue — a compact area packed with centuries of religious history.
Your final stop is Khan El Khalili Islamic Souk, Cairo's famous market, for some free time to shop for spices, jewelry, and souvenirs before your driver takes you back to Port Said in time for your ship's departure.
Destinations Visited:
- Cairo Citadel
- Coptic Cairo
- Khan El Khalili
- Port Said
Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Included & Excluded
Included
- Pick-up & drop-off at Port Said port
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- 1 night hotel in Cairo (bed & breakfast)
- Daily lunch
- All entrance fees to mentioned sites
- Private licensed Egyptologist guide
- 1 water & 1 soft drink per person per day
- All taxes and permissions
Excluded
- Entry inside any pyramid
- Camel or horse riding
- Personal extras
- Gratuities for guide and driver
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in a shore excursion port said egypt package?
A typical shore excursion port said egypt package includes private port pickup and drop-off, transportation, a licensed guide, entrance fees to the sites listed, and — for overnight tours like this one — a hotel stay with breakfast. Lunch, extra entrance fees (like pyramid interiors), and gratuities are usually excluded.
Is this tour safe if my ship's arrival time changes?
Yes. We track your ship's schedule and adjust pickup times accordingly, and your Cairo hotel stay gives extra buffer in case your ship's timing shifts.
Can I do this tour if I have mobility issues?
The pace is flexible and your guide can adjust walking distances at the Pyramids, GEM, and Khan El Khalili, but the Citadel and Coptic Cairo involve some stairs and uneven ground.
How do I book this tour?
You can book directly through our contact page or message us on WhatsApp with your ship's arrival date, and we'll confirm your private tour within 24 hours.
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