Shore Excursion : Cairo 2 Days Tour From Alexandria Port

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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

This private 2-day, 1-night shore excursion offers a perfectly balanced way to experience Cairo’s most iconic landmarks without rushing. Designed especially for cruise travelers, it includes door-to-door transfers from the port, comfortable 4-star hotel accommodation, and a certified Egyptologist guide to bring Egypt’s history to life.

You’ll explore world-famous sites such as the Giza Pyramids, Sakkara, Memphis, the Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, and the Citadel of Saladin, all while enjoying personalized attention, a relaxed pace, and authentic local lunches. This seamless, worry-free experience ensures you return to your ship with unforgettable memories and no logistical concerns.

What's Included

Private English Egyptologist guide
Accommodation for a night at 4* Hotel,
Pick up services from Alexandria Port & return
Lunch meals at local restaurant
All transfers by an air-conditioned vehicle
Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
Entrance Fees

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up and Drop off will be at the front of the exit Gate outside Alexandria Port .

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Full Day Private Tour Giza Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara

    2 stops
  • 1
    Pyramids of Giza

    You will be picked up from Alexandria Port to begin your private 2-day tour to Cairo. Your first stop will be the legendary Giza Pyramids, where you will visit the Great Pyramids of Giza: Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Continue to the Valley Temple, the sacred site where priests once mummified the body of King Chephren, owner of the second pyramid on the Giza Plateau. From here, enjoy a close-up view of the Great Sphinx, the iconic guardian of the pyramid complex, featuring the body of a lion and the head of King Chephren. A lunch at a local restaurant is included during the tour, offering a full meal for each guest. (Beverages are not included.)

    3 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Memphis and Sakkara

    Continue your tour to Sakkara, located about 27 km southwest of Cairo, where you will visit the famous Step Pyramid of King Zoser. This remarkable structure represents a crucial stage in the evolution of pyramid construction, transitioning from the simple mastaba tombs to the classic pyramid shape known today. Next, proceed to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, dating back to 3100 B.C. Here, you will see the impressive Colossal Statue of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx. At the end of the day, you will be transferred to a 4-star hotel for an overnight stay on a Bed & Breakfast basis, allowing you to relax and prepare for the next day’s adventures.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 2

    Full Day Private Tour Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Old Cairo

    3 stops
  • 3
    The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

    After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, your tour guide will pick you up to begin your second day of sightseeing. The tour will start with a visit to the Egyptian Museum, home to the world’s most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities, including the priceless treasures of King Tutankhamun.

    3 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Cairo Citadel

    There will be time for a panoramic photo stop overlooking Cairo and the River Nile, before continuing to an external visit to the Citadel of Saladin and the Mohammed Ali Alabaster Mosque.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Coptic Cairo

    Then continue to Old Cairo, where you will visit and enter the Church of Abu Serga, St. Barbara Church, the Hanging Church, and the historic Ben Ezra Synagogue. At the end of the tour, you will be escorted back to Alexandria, followed by a transfer to Alexandria Port.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Supplied by Al Ragaa Tours

Tags

Overnight Tours
Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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