El Alamein Battlefield Shore Tour
Leave Alexandria Port on a private historical excursion to El Alamein, visiting the Military Museum, the Commonwealth War Cemetery and the desert memorial sites.
Alexandria Shore Excursions
Alexandria Shore Discovery Tour
Step off your cruise liner into Mediterranean antiquity on a private shore excursion visiting the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa and the coastal Qaitbay Citadel.
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A closer look.
Meet your private guide at the Alexandria dock gates and set out through the historic coastal metropolis shaped by Alexander and Roman governors.
Descend into rock-cut Greco-Roman subterranean tombs before strolling past fishing boats and sea walls around the fifteenth-century fortress of Qaitbay.
- Portside pickup and drop-off
- Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
- Greco-Roman funerary reliefs
- Citadel of Qaitbay exterior
- Mediterranean Corniche views
A glimpse of the journey.
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Your itinerary.
The order of visits is coordinated around pickup, site access and your agreed arrangements.
01
Pickup from Alexandria port
Meet your private guide and vehicle at the designated port exit once ship clearance is granted. Begin your city excursion with clear return timings agreed beforehand.
02
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Descend the spiral stairway into Kom el Shoqafa to examine multi-level Roman burial galleries where ancient Egyptian iconography blends with classical Greco-Roman carving styles.
03
Qaitbay Citadel area
Drive along the waterfront to the Citadel of Qaitbay, erected upon the foundation of the ancient Pharos lighthouse. Walk the stone promenade enjoying panoramic sea views.
04
Return to your ship
Conclude your city tour and drive back directly to the cruise terminal with a generous safety buffer ahead of your vessel's departure.
Included in the proposal.
- Private transport for the agreed Alexandria city route and permitted port meeting arrangements
- Historical guiding at the scheduled city visits
- Itinerary planning using your supplied ship and all-aboard information
Not included unless quoted.
- Catacomb admission and any citadel interior ticket unless expressly included
- Cruise-line services, onboard charges and port services not identified in the quote
- Meals, drinks, personal shopping and gratuities
The practical details.
Send the full ship schedule
We need the ship name, port date, scheduled arrival and departure, all-aboard deadline and any tender or disembarkation information. Inform the planner if the cruise line changes them.
Underground access
The catacombs are not a step-free environment. Discuss stairs, claustrophobia and balance concerns early so the route can be adjusted before booking.
Port access and communication
Read the meeting instructions carefully; a driver cannot necessarily wait at the gangway. Keep a working phone and the confirmed local contact with you while ashore.
The written quotation takes precedence over this suggested programme. Check the final services, guiding arrangements and any optional costs before confirming.
Good to know.
Is this a cruise-line excursion?
This is a separately arranged private shore itinerary. It does not carry a cruise-line waiting promise or guarantee that the ship will delay departure.
Will we enter Qaitbay Citadel?
The standard description covers the surrounding area and exterior setting. Request an interior visit in advance so its time and ticket arrangements can be confirmed.
What if our ship arrives late?
Contact the local coordinator as soon as possible. The route may need shortening, changing or cancellation under the confirmed terms to protect the boarding margin.
Where will we be picked up?
The agreed meeting point at Alexandria port. Your exact meeting details are agreed before travel.
How is my booking confirmed?
Send an enquiry first. We review availability and provide a written quotation with the itinerary, services, price and booking conditions. Sending the form does not reserve a service.
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