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
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.
Private shore excursion (10 Hours)AlexandriaPrivate planningFrom USD 85
A closer look.
Depart your cruise ship at Alexandria Port for a private day trip inland across the desert highway, reaching the iconic Giza Plateau and central Cairo collections.
Head back to Alexandria in the afternoon to visit Pompey's Pillar, the underground Kom el-Shoqafa catacombs, and seaside Qaitbay Citadel ahead of your evening ship departure.
- Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx
- Egyptian Museum collections in Tahrir
- Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa in Alexandria
- Qaitbay Citadel on the Mediterranean shore
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
Alexandria Port Meet & Outward Transfer
Meet your coordinator at Alexandria Port disembarkation and set off southward in an air-conditioned vehicle along the desert highway toward the pyramids of Giza.
02
Giza Pyramids Plateau & the Great Sphinx
Explore the Giza Plateau alongside your guide, taking in views of the three main pyramids, the Valley Temple, and the enigmatic recumbent Sphinx.
03
The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square
Drive into central Cairo to explore the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, viewing ancient royal sarcophagi, pharaonic jewelry, and classical statuary.
04
Roman Alexandria: Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa & Pompey's Pillar
Return to Alexandria to visit the tall granite shaft of Pompey's Pillar and descend into the multi-level rock-cut Roman Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa.
05
Waterfront Landmarks: Qaitbay Citadel & Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Follow the coastal Corniche to view the modern library exterior and explore the 15th-century stone fortress of Qaitbay overlooking the Mediterranean.
06
Return Transfer to Alexandria
Reboard your private vehicle for the short transfer back to Alexandria Port, arriving with ample time before your cruise ship's scheduled boarding cutoff.
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.
Tour Pricing per Person (Private Rates)
Solo Traveler: $136 | 2 Persons: $85 / person (Standard Rate) | 3 to 5 Persons: $70 / person | 6+ Persons: $59 / person. Children under 6 years are complimentary; children 6–11 receive a 50% discount. Includes private air-conditioned vehicle, licensed Egyptologist guide, and scheduled visits.
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.
Museum and monument admission specifics
This itinerary preserves the exact museum and monument identities from the route—such as distinguishing Egyptian Museum in Tahrir. General site admission does not automatically cover separately ticketed royal tombs or pyramid interiors unless requested and itemized.
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.
What are the rates for different group sizes?
This tour is private. Rates start at $85 per person for 2 guests. Solo travelers pay $136 for dedicated transport and guiding, while parties of 3–5 pay $70 per person, and 6+ guests pay $59 per person.
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.
Which Cairo museum or monument selection does this itinerary follow?
We follow the specific monuments named in the itinerary—preserving whether the route visits Egyptian Museum in Tahrir—and can adjust the balance of stops in your quotation if you request a different museum focus.
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.
Keep exploring.
Alexandria City Tour from Alexandria Port
Make the most of your cruise call at Alexandria Port with a private shore excursion covering Alexandria, Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa, Qaitbay Citadel, planned around your vessel's disembarkation window and all-aboard deadline.
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.