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.
Alexandria Shore Excursions
Cairo Shore Tour from Alexandria Port
Travel overland from Alexandria Port to Cairo to explore the Saladin Citadel, historic Coptic churches, Islamic monuments and the vibrant Khan el-Khalili market.
Private shore excursion (8 Hours)AlexandriaPrivate planningPersonal quotation
A closer look.
Make the most of your Mediterranean cruise call with a private day excursion traveling through the fertile delta south to Egypt's historic capital.
Discover centuries of architectural heritage inside Cairo fortress mosque and atmospheric Christian quarter before driving comfortably back to the port well ahead of departure.
- Private round-trip port transfers
- Citadel of Saladin and Alabaster Mosque
- Hanging Church in Old Coptic Cairo
- Historic Islamic streetscapes
- Bustling Khan el-Khalili bazaar
A glimpse of the journey.
Destination photographs for inspiration. Select a photo to view it full size in a new tab. Photo credits and image changes.
Your itinerary.
The order of visits is coordinated around pickup, site access and your agreed arrangements.
01
Alexandria Port Meet & Outward Transfer
Meet your private coordinator at the Alexandria cruise terminal exit. Board your comfortable vehicle for the morning drive through the Nile Delta to Cairo.
02
Historic Cairo: Citadel & Coptic Quarter & Islamic Monuments & Khan el-Khalili
Tour the Citadel of Saladin and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali with your guide. Walk through Old Coptic Cairo's ancient churches and explore the lively alleys of Khan el-Khalili.
03
Roman Alexandria: Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa & Pompey's Pillar
Pause at Pompey's Pillar on your return toward Alexandria and view the subterranean rock-cut chambers of the Roman Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa.
04
Waterfront Landmarks: Qaitbay Citadel & Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Glance across Alexandria's Mediterranean harbour to view the 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel and pass the sweeping facade of the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
05
Return Transfer to Alexandria
Drive directly back to Alexandria Port with plenty of time in hand, rejoining your ship well before its scheduled evening departure.
Included in the proposal.
- Private air-conditioned road transfers from the agreed Alexandria pickup point and back
- Private historical guiding or excursion coordination in the language specified in your written quotation
- Route planning and scheduling across all stages listed in the confirmed programme
Not included unless quoted.
- International airfares, Egyptian entry visas, and travel insurance
- Monument entrance tickets, special interior tickets (such as inside the pyramids or Tutankhamun's tomb), and optional activities unless expressly itemized in your quotation
- Domestic flights, train tickets, or overnight hotel accommodation unless specifically listed in your confirmed quote
- Meals, restaurant beverages, personal shopping, and optional equipment rentals unless itemized
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, and crew
The practical details.
Port clearance and all-aboard buffer
Your actual start time depends on when port authorities clear the ship and release passengers ashore. Share your cruise line, ship name, arrival time, and final all-aboard deadline during enquiry so the road schedule maintains a safe return margin.
Illustrative photography and quotation transparency
All photographs displayed with this tour come from our licensed regional photo pool to illustrate the landscapes and monuments along the route; they do not depict an allocated vehicle, hotel room, or named cruise ship. Every service, transfer leg, and ticket inclusion is confirmed in writing before you commit.
The written quotation takes precedence over this suggested programme. Check the final services, guiding arrangements and any optional costs before confirming.
Good to know.
Are monument entrance tickets and meals included automatically?
The published itinerary describes the route and sightseeing sequence rather than a fixed ticket bundle. Your personal quotation clearly itemizes which entrance fees, local boat crossings, meals, and transport segments are included so there are no surprises on the day.
Can pickup times and pacing be adjusted for our group?
Yes. Because ground touring and transfers are arranged privately for your party, start times, rest stops, and time spent at individual landmarks can be adapted around your hotel location, flight or port schedule, and walking pace.
Where will we be picked up?
The permitted meeting point at Alexandria Port, coordinated with your ship's arrival. 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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Giza Pyramids & Alexandria Shore Excursion
Travel inland from Alexandria Port to explore the Giza Pyramids and Tahrir Egyptian Museum before returning to the Mediterranean coast to view Roman catacombs and Qaitbay Citadel.