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Shore excursion

Alexandria City Tour from the Port

From $70 per person
Duration
Full day
Runs
Every Day
Type
Private, just your group
Booking
Confirmed within 24 hours
Places
Alexandria

Overview

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

Step 1: Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa (1 Hour)

  • Underground Necropolis: Descend a spiral staircase into the largest Greco-Roman burial site in Egypt, dating to the 2nd century AD.
  • Artistic Fusion: Observe three subterranean tiers where traditional Egyptian pharaonic motifs blend with Roman and Greek architectural styles.

Step 2: Pompey's Pillar & The Serapeum (45 Minutes)

  • Granite Column: View a single red Aswan granite column standing over 26 meters high, erected in honor of Emperor Diocletian.
  • Ancient Ruins: Explore the surrounding remains of the Serapeum temple complex and subterranean sphinxes.

Step 3: Citadel of Qaitbay (1 to 1.5 Hours)

  • Mamluk Fortress: Visit the 15th-century defensive fortress built by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay.
  • Ancient Lighthouse Location: Built directly on the site—and utilizing the original fallen stones—of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria (Pharos), one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
  • Harbor Views: Walk the outer ramparts overlooking Alexandria’s Eastern Harbor and the Mediterranean Sea.

Step 4: Waterfront Lunch (1 Hour)

  • Stop at a Mediterranean seafood restaurant along the Corniche, featuring local fresh catches, grilled fish, mezze salads, and fresh flatbreads.

Step 5: Bibliotheca Alexandrina (1.5 Hours)

  • Modern Architectural Landmark: Visit the modern library built as a tribute to the ancient Great Library of Alexandria.
  • Interior & Museums: Explore the massive, cascading main reading hall, subterranean manuscript museums, and rotating art galleries.

Step 6: Return Drive via the Corniche

  • Scenic drive back along the Alexandrian sea wall, returning directly to the port security gate well before all-aboard time.
  • Catacombs
  • Roman amphitheater
  • Library of Alexandria
  • Qaitbay citadel and corniche

From your ship

Port:
Alexandria
Time ashore:
About 6 hours

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

Not included

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

Photos

Your route

  1. Alexandria portDay 1Library
  • Start point
  • 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

$70

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