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Shore excursion

2 Days Cairo Overnight from Alexandria Port

From $180 per person
Duration
2 days
Runs
Every Day
Type
Private, just your group
Booking
Confirmed within 24 hours
Places
Cairo, Giza

Overview

From the cruise port in Alexandria: a private tour of Cairo and Giza, timed around your ship, with pickup at the port and a back-on-board guarantee.

Day 1: Ancient Necropolises (Giza & Saqqara)

  • 07:00 AM – Meet & Depart Port: Pick up directly from the ship disembarkation terminal in Alexandria and board a private air-conditioned vehicle for the drive south toward Greater Cairo.
  • 10:00 AM – Giza Pyramids Complex & Sphinx: Arrive at the Giza Plateau.
    • Explore the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure.
    • Visit the Panoramic Viewpoint for photos spanning the entire plateau.
    • Walk down to the Valley Temple and stand before the Great Sphinx.
  • 01:00 PM – Local Egyptian Lunch: Dine at a traditional restaurant offering mixed grills and Egyptian mezze.
  • 02:15 PM – Saqqara Necropolis: Drive short-distance south to Saqqara, the vast ancient burial ground.
    • Step Pyramid of Djoser: View the world's oldest monumental stone architectural structure.
    • Mastaba Tombs & Texts: Walk inside preserved Old Kingdom noble tombs featuring detailed wall reliefs and early Pyramid Texts.
  • 05:30 PM – Hotel Check-In: Transfer to your hotel in Giza or Cairo to check in, refresh, and spend the evening at leisure (optional evening activities include a Nile River dinner cruise or the Pyramids Sound & Light Show).

Day 2: Museums, Citadel & Historic Cairo

  • 08:00 AM – Hotel Breakfast & Check-Out: Meet your guide in the lobby and load luggage into the vehicle.
  • 09:00 AM – Museum Discovery:
    • Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) or Egyptian Museum (Tahrir): Visit the grand galleries housing thousands of years of pharaonic antiquities, statues, and royal treasures.
  • 12:00 PM – Citadel of Saladin & Alabaster Mosque: Head to Cairo's hilltop medieval fortress, built by Saladin to defend against Crusaders. Walk inside the Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha, famed for its Ottoman architecture and alabaster-lined walls.
  • 01:30 PM – Traditional Lunch: Enjoy lunch in Downtown or Islamic Cairo.
  • 02:30 PM – Khan El Khalili Bazaar: Take a brief guided walk through Cairo’s legendary 14th-century marketplace, exploring traditional spice, lamp, and copper alleys.
  • 03:30 PM – Return Drive to Alexandria: Depart Cairo along the highway toward the Mediterranean coast.
  • 06:30 PM – 07:00 PM – Port Drop-Off: Arrive at Alexandria Port directly at your ship's terminal well ahead of the final all-aboard time.
  • Day 1: Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara, hotel in Cairo
  • Day 2: Grand Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, back to ship or next port

From your ship

Port:
Alexandria

Back-to-ship guarantee: if we are late for any reason, we cover the cost of reaching your next port.

Your guide waits at the cruise terminal exit with a name sign. Bring your ship card and passport.

What's included

Included

  • Pickup and return at the ship gangway/port gate
  • private A/C vehicle
  • private Egyptologist guide
  • entrance fees
  • lunch
  • bottled water
  • return-to-ship guarantee
  • 1 night hotel

Not included

  • Drinks
  • tips
  • optional extras
  • personal expenses
  • port fees charged by cruise line

Photos

Your route

  1. Alexandria portDay 1Day 1: day trip to Cairo & Giza by private car, back the same dayLibrary
  • Start point
  • Day trip, no overnight
  • By road
  • Famous sight

Good to know

When is the best time to visit Egypt?

October to April is the most comfortable time, with warm days and cool evenings, so it is also the busiest and highest-priced season. May to September is hot, especially in Luxor and Aswan, but sights are quieter and prices are lower. We plan summer days around early starts and a long midday break. Christmas and New Year sell out early.

What is included in the price?

Each trip lists exactly what is included and what is not. In general our prices include private transport, a private Egyptologist guide, entrance fees for the listed sites, hotels or cruise as described, and the meals shown. International flights, visas, tips, drinks and optional extras are not included.

Are your trips private or in a group?

All our trips are private: just you and the people you travel with, your own guide and your own driver. You never share a vehicle or a guide with strangers. Nile cruise ships are shared with other guests, but your sightseeing on shore is private.

Is Egypt a good trip for children?

Yes. Children love the pyramids, felucca sails and the Red Sea. Children aged 2 to 11 pay 50% of the adult price on most trips, and under-2s travel free. Tell us their ages and we will plan shorter visits, pool time and family rooms.

Can you plan a slower pace or help with limited mobility?

Yes. Because every trip is private, we can plan shorter days, more rest and fewer stairs. Some ancient sites have uneven ground and steps, so please tell us about any mobility needs when you ask for a quote and we will be honest about what is practical.

How does tipping work in Egypt?

Tipping is part of daily life in Egypt and is not included in our prices. Small tips for drivers, guides, cruise crews and hotel staff are customary; your planner will send you a simple guide with typical amounts before you travel, so you are never left guessing.

Can I reach you on WhatsApp during my trip?

Yes. Once you book, you get a WhatsApp number for your planner and a local contact on the ground. Message us any time during your trip if something needs changing.

Hi, I'm Tarek. I'll plan your trip with you.We are available 24/7

From / person

$180

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