13.3 hours ashore on average
Ships typically dock in Alexandria for around 13.3 hours. That's enough time for a full island tour, a beach day, or a combination of shorter experiences.
Tours & Experiences in Alexandria
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Half-Day Guided Tour in Alexandria
Explore Alexandria , Experience Greece in the Roman era. Soak up the history of Alexandria with a guided visit to some of the most important sights of the ancient world. Visit the Library of Alexandria, St. Mark's Church, the Saddat Museum, and more.
The Stanly bridge
Kom al-Shoqafa (Catacombs)
Fort Qait Bey
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
The oldest church
The oldest mosque
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Full-DayTour to Sakkarh,Memphis and Gizah Pyramids
Our representative Egyptologist guide will meet and assist you in any location in Cairo for this amusing tour, Then you will be transferred to discover The Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. after that proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates from the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple. Proceed to have your lunch a local restaurant in Cairo. Then we will move to discover some of Egypt’s greatest antiquities on Sakkara ,With visiting Mastabas and inside a Pyramid of King TiTi , Then, Memphis, including its fallen statue of Ramses II. As this is a private tour, feel free to ask your guide to tailor the itinerary around you. snacks and hotel pickup and drop-off are all included.
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Alamein full day tour from Alexandria
I am a licensed tour guide with years of experience in the field with an excellent command of English. i can also offer tours in German & French.
I always make sure my clients are satisfied with the tour and i am quite flexible to add or change the itinerary according to my client's convenience.
A good photographer as well.
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Private Romantic Nile Felucca Sunset Dinner in Cairo
Escape the busy streets of Cairo and enjoy a peaceful private sunset experience on the Nile aboard a traditional Egyptian felucca.
Relax with your partner, family, or friends while sailing along the Nile as the sun sets over Cairo. Enjoy a delicious dinner with dessert and soft drinks while taking in beautiful river views and the peaceful atmosphere of the Nile.
Your experience includes private round-trip hotel transfers, a private felucca, dinner, and comfortable seating. For couples and special occasions, optional romantic decorations such as flowers, candles, balloons, or a celebration cake can be arranged upon request.
Perfect for romantic evenings, anniversaries, birthdays, proposals, or anyone looking for a peaceful and authentic Cairo experience.
Enjoy the sunset, the Nile, and the magic of Cairo from a different perspective — a private Egyptian experience you will remember.
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Private Cairo Airport Transfer (Pickup or Drop-off Service)
What sets us apart:
• Private, modern, air-conditioned vehicles
• Professional, friendly, English-speaking drivers
• Flight tracking & 60-minute waiting time included
• Meet & greet with name sign at arrivals hall
• Complimentary bottled water
• 24/7 reliable service with no hidden fees
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Ultimate Fayoum Desert VIP Adventure Bedouin Feast
Escape Cairo for an unforgettable private VIP adventure in Fayoum’s desert. Explore the spectacular Wadi El-Hitan (Whale Valley), home to ancient whale fossils, visit the beautiful Wadi El-Rayan waterfalls, and enjoy the unique scenery of Magic Lake.
Ride through the desert in a private 4×4, experience exciting dune driving, try sandboarding across the golden dunes, and enjoy a delicious Egyptian lunch in a traditional Bedouin-style setting.
Your experience includes private transportation from Cairo, private 4×4 desert transportation, entrance fees, lunch, soft drinks, and sandboarding.
This is a complete Fayoum desert experience combining adventure, nature, culture, and relaxation — all in one unforgettable day.
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Egypt Shore tours to Giza Pyramids & Museum& bazaar from Alexandria or Port said
Arriving at Cairo in the morning or late afternoon and leaving Cairo at midnight. How do you plan to spend your layover time? Why not hop off the ship and take a quick tour of one or two "must see" sights in Cairo like the Great Pyramids? In fact, a shore trip can be a memorable part of your trip and fun! When you feel stuck and want to escape the humdrum, book a Cairo tour with me!
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Discover Egypt 8-Days Cairo, Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel and Alexandria From Cairo
Travel to Egypt and experience the history and culture on a tour that explores Cairo, cruises along the Nile and visits to Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel and the coastal town of Alexandria. Learn about the wonders of Egypt on this 8-day Egypt tour that includes a 3-night 5-stars Nile cruise to discover the jewels of the Nile between Luxor and Aswan. Visit the UNESCO world heritage site of Abu Simbel 285 km south of Aswan .In Cairo, see the iconic Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara, Egyptian Museum and Coptic Cairo in 2 day tours. Tour to one of Egypt's most impressive cities; Alexandria and enjoy a day on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea to visit the Greek and Roman sites. With door-to-door transport by a private A/C vehicle and qualified Egyptology guide.
-The cruise from Luxor every; Saturday, Monday or Thursday.
-The cruise from Aswan every; Sunday, Monday, Wednesday or Friday
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Day Tour in Alexandria from Alexandria Hotels , Airports & Ports
At the first of the day , your guide will pick you up from Alexandria Port /Hotel . Our guide will be waiting you inside the port and holding a sign showing your name . Then you will start your tour . you can customize your tour as you like . You will choose 4 places from these places : Bibliotheca Alexandrina , Alexandria National Museum , Catacombs , Pompay's Pillar , Fort Qaitbay , Montaza Gardens , St. Mark Cathedral and Abu el Abbas mosque. if you like to have a lunch , your guide will take you to Sea food restaurant overlooking the sea . Our company offers you a free tour to The Jewish Temple , tomb of the unknown soldier , and Mohammed Ali Square . At the end of the tour , your guide will drop you off in your hotel or port .
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8 nights Cairo,Aswan,Luxor,Abu simbel,Nile cruise&Red sea from Cairo airport
Best offer,
Take the stress out of planning with this 9-day sightseeing tour of Egypt.
Explore Aswan,Luxor and the Valley of the Kings,Abu Simbel and take a cruise down the Nile River.
Plus spend time on Hurghada Beach at the Red Sea where you can snorkel.
Your Egyptology guide will help you understand the significance of these historical sites.
This is ideal for first-time visitors to Egypt Combine cruise and land tours with this option All overnight accommodations are included in the price.
most meals are included in the package.
See all that Egypt has to offer on a week-long private excursion from Cairo airport.
See the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx; take a Nile River cruise from Aswan to Luxor;
stop at the Abu Simbel, Komombo, Karnak and Edfu temples; and learn about Egyptian history and culture.
Explore most of Egypt’s highlights on a week-long private tour.
our target to make sure that our guests will have unforgettable time during their stay in Egypt
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Multi-Day Sites of Giza and Cairo City Tour plus Egyptian Antiquities Museum
In 2-days achieve the dream of your life and visit the pyramids of the great pharaohs of ancient Egypt in Giza and Sakkara. Enjoy the only survivor of the seven wonders of the ancient world and the Sphinx. Tour the step pyramid and the city of Memphis. On the following day, Enjoy your tour-visiting one of the largest museums in the world, Walk like an Egyptian among statues, golden staff of king Tut, mummies, tools and much more. Then, visit Cairo’s most famous Islamic site: Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali. please yourself in the narrow lanes of khan El Khalili and enjoy the atmosphere of the medieval period
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Private Tour to Grand Museum and Pyramids from Alexandria port
Our guide will pick you up from Alexandria port holding a sign showing your names then start your day with your Expert Guide and Learn fascinating stories & hidden secrets about Egypt’s wonders. You’ll Experience Grand Egyptian Museum and Discover Tutankhamun’s golden treasures, ancient artifacts, and breathtaking views of the pyramids. Then visit The Great Pyramid of Giza which are one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and explore its hidden chambers. Also visit Great Sphinx and Unravel the mysteries of this legendary half-lion, half-human statue. You can Capture the best photos of all three pyramids together then have lunch in one of the greatest restaurants there and then drop off the port or hotel.
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Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo
Travelers will enjoy an outstanding and amusing briefing about famous pieces and sightseeing for a different era. Travelers will also enjoy the Greek and roman art mixture with the pharaonic art together and will enjoy the local life of the Egyptians with the unique atmosphere of the Mediterranean Sea.
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Cleopatra Private Tour to Egypt
Our tour focuses on providing guests with an authentic cultural immersion experience. Through interactions with local communities, participation in traditional activities, and the opportunity to taste local cuisine, guests get a genuine understanding of the culture, traditions, and way of life of the destination.
Our Expert guides are led by knowledgeable and passionate who are well-versed in the history, culture, and natural wonders of the region. They go beyond the standard tourist information and offer unique insights and stories that bring the destination to life.
Worth to mention that our tour offers flexibility and customization, allowing guests to tailor their experience according to their preferences and interests. Whether it's adding specific activities, extending the duration, or adjusting the pace of the tour.
These unique features set our tour apart, making it an exceptional choice for travelers seeking an extraordinary and unforgettable journey.
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Day Trip to Wadi El Natrun from Alexandria
At the early morning , your guid will pick you up .Then you will start your tour. your driver will take the way to Wadi El Natrun which is a about 60 kilometers long located in the Western Desert near the delta about 90 kilometers northwest of Cairo.Then you will visit Monastery of the Syrian which is one of the four surviving monasteries in Wadi Natrun situated in an area of the Western Desert. Its valuable collection is a beacon for visitors, who come in reverence to admire its rare relics for their artistic qualities also, you will visit The Monastery of Baramous which thought that the place is where Macarius the Great used to live around 330-340 AD. Also, you will visit The Monastery of St.Bishoy which The most eastern surviving Christian monastery in the Wadi el-Natrun of Egypt is Dier Al Anba Bishoy (Pshoi, Bishoi), which was founded by St. Bishoy . you will have a local lunch. Then you will be dropped off in your hotel.
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Private Alexandria Tour with Local Guide
Private Tour from Hotels & Shore Excursion from Port
Flexible pickup from Alexandria hotels or directly from Alexandria Port for cruise passengers, with guaranteed on-time return.
Local Guide – Your Own Private Tour
Knowledgeable local guide, just for your group. No shared buses, no strangers — your schedule, your pace.
Efficient Route Covering Top Highlights
Visit Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, Roman Amphitheater, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and Qaitbay Citadel in one well-organized day.
Comfortable Private Transport
Modern air-conditioned vehicle with door-to-door pickup and drop-off for a smooth experience.
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Exclusive Tour Alexandria, It's newly opened Greek & Roman Museum
The library of Alexandria
President Sadat Museum
Opera house of Alexandria (photo stop)
Statue of Alexander the great (Fouad street) photo stop
Unknown Soldiers Memorial
Stanley Bridge, photo stop
King Farouk Palace and Tea palace
St. Mark oldest church
The roman amphitheater
Walking Tour in old city-center
Abbo Elabbas Mosque
Walk by the oldest funfair in Egypt
Site of the Lighthouse; one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Quaitbay Castle photo stop
Montaza Gardens & Palaces
Optional coffee break at Délices
Optional lunch in fish market
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Day Trip to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara from Alex Port
This exclusive day trip from Alexandria Port takes you on a journey through Egypt’s most iconic treasures — the legendary Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the ancient necropolis of Saqqara. Enjoy a scenic drive from the Mediterranean coast to Cairo in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with your Egyptologist guide who brings 5,000 years of history to life. Experience a thrilling camel ride with panoramic pyramid views, capture unforgettable photos, and enjoy a delicious local lunch. Perfect for cruise travelers who wish to make the most of their day exploring Egypt’s ancient wonders in comfort and style.
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2 Days to Giza and Cairo from Alexandria in Egypt
2 Days Giza and Cairo from Alexandria, with personal tour guide to visit Giza where are Giza Pyramids, Sakkara Pyramid and Memphis, Cairo where you visit Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili bazaar.
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Grand Egyptian Museum and Pyramids Full Day Tour
To a world of hidden secrets, to the heart of this magnificent edifice, to the largest modern building housing over 150,000 artifacts—the Grand Egyptian Museum. Here you can see the statue of the most famous king in Egyptian history, Ramses II, and the golden mask of the young king, Tutankhamun, along with many other rare artifacts and much more.
Visit the Giza Pyramids archaeological site, which offers many fascinating sights. See the greatest and largest human-made structure in history, the Great Pyramid of Giza (Khufu), and admire the Sphinx.
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Mirette trip in Alamein from Alexandria port & Alexandria Hotels
Start your day with Your Guide waiting you inside Alexandria Port /Hotel holding a sign showing your names . Once in the car, your guide will talk to you about all the things on the way as well as other aspects of your tour that will interest you.
Learn about Rommel, the Desert Fox, and other figures of WWII who fought in Egypt, Drive for 1 hour to Alamein to visit the War Museum of Alamain, which includes the old weapons, tanks, flights, and bikes used in the World War. Also the descriptions actions of Montgomery, Rommel and the others participated in the battle are all on display.
Then you will continue your way to the West of Al alamein a beautiful town overlooking the Mediterranean sea to visit the World War Cemeteries where you will see the citadel looks like cemeteries is the final resting place for Common wealth, Greek, Italian and German soldiers. Explore the cemetery of common wealth, Italian cemetery and German Cemetery.
Travel in comfort back to your hotel in Alexandria.
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Discover Alexandria Walking Tour
The Alexandria Walking Tour – Walk Like Egyptian is a fantastic way to experience the city like a local, exploring its historic landmarks and immersing yourself in its vibrant culture. With a knowledgeable guide to show you the way, you’ll discover hidden gems and learn about the city’s rich history and traditions.
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Cairo Free Walking Tours & Horse Carriage ride By Night
Take the evening off to explore the heart of Egypt on our Cairo Free Walking Tours & Horse Carriage ride By Night. This guided tour at night takes you through a city illuminated with history and incredible architecture, while an experienced tour guide offers insights into Cairo's vibrant culture. Our tour culminates with a graceful horse carriage ride under twinkling stars, providing you with a unique and quintessential Cairo experience. Don’t pass up this chance to experience the real beauty of Cairo at night; book your free walking tour now!
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GEM and Pyramids Tour with Cruise Dinner From Alexandria Port
Enjoy a memorable full-day Private Tour from Alexandria Port, beginning with a personalized pickup by our professional tour guide directly from the port holding a sign showing your names then go ahead to Cairo in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle .Your adventure starts at the iconic Giza Plateau, while your guide explains the history, symbolism, and secrets of ancient Egyptian civilization. Continue to the impressive GEM, the largest archaeological museum in the world, where you will admire monumental statues, rare artifacts, and the world-famous Treasures of King Tutankhamun, including many items displayed together for the first time. As an optional enhancement, you may choose to unwind in the evening with a relaxing Nile River dinner cruise, featuring a tasty dinner, live entertainment, and beautiful nighttime views of Cairo, before your comfortable transfer back to Alexandria Port in time.
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Private Giza Pyramids & Great Sphinx Half-Day Tour
Explore the world-famous Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple on a relaxed private tour designed around your pace. Enjoy stunning panoramic views, unforgettable photo stops, fascinating stories from your expert guide, and comfortable private transportation throughout the experience.
Unlike crowded group tours, you’ll have the flexibility to spend more time where it matters most, ask questions, and experience Egypt’s most iconic landmarks without feeling rushed. From the breathtaking panorama of the three pyramids to the legendary Great Sphinx, every stop is carefully planned to make your visit smooth, memorable, and truly authentic.
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Private Transfer Alexandria to Cairo Hotel or Airport
Enjoy a reliable private transfer from Alexandria to Cairo, offering comfort, safety, and complete peace of mind.
Our service is designed for both Cairo Airport and Cairo city hotel drop-offs, making it flexible for all travel needs. A professional Alexandria-based driver ensures a smooth and timely journey using the most efficient routes.
Travel in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle with ample luggage space. The service is priced per vehicle, not per person, with all taxes included and no hidden fees.
We prioritize punctuality, comfort, and professionalism, offering a stress-free experience from pickup in Alexandria to your final destination in Cairo.
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2 Day Cairo and Giza Overnight from Alexandria Port
Your ship docks in Alexandria, but the pyramids are in Cairo, about 2.5 hours inland. This overnight tour gives you two unhurried days in the capital instead of one exhausting dash.
Day one takes you to the Giza Plateau for the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple, then to the Egyptian Museum, with an overnight stay at a Cairo hotel. Day two moves through Islamic Cairo: the Citadel of Saladin, the alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, and the lanes of the old city, before the drive back to your ship. Your private guide and driver shape both days around your sailing time.
Two days, one night, and real time at each site rather than a race against the clock.
Ideal for cruise guests who want Cairo properly, not squeezed into a single shore day.
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Half-Day Food Tour in Alexandria, Egypt
This is the best option to experience the Egyptian food.
In this trip you will experience life in a Real Egyptian old sites.
Become an Egyptian food expert and learn to spot the fake stuff from the real thing.
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Discover the Islamic Heritage of Egypt Day Tour
Egypt boasts the largest number and widest variety of Islamic monuments among all the countries where Islam has spread and the Islamic civilization has flourished. This tour is designed to take you on a journey through time to explore the Islamic heritage of Egypt and its enduring legacy.
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Full-Day Guided Private Tour to Pyramids of Giza Dahshur Sakkara and Memphis
Uncover the ancient mysteries of Egypt on a private full-day tour to the Pyramids of Giza, Dashur and Memphis from Cairo.
Alongside an expert historian guide, travel to iconic wonders like the Great Pyramid of Giza and delve into the ancient history of Egypt’s former capital, Memphis.
Marvel at the Red Pyramid in Dashur, hailed as the 'first pyramid', and behold the colossal stature of the Sphinx as you listen to illuminating commentary from your knowledgeable guide.
Private full-day tour to Giza, Dashur and Memphis from Cairo Behold ancient wonders like the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx.
Learn about the ancient history of Memphis, Egypt's former capital, on a guided visit Receive undivided attention from your guide on this private tour
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When to Visit Alexandria
Cruise season patterns based on scheduled ship visits and passenger volumes
Winter Season
Dec – Feb
17,880 estimated passengers across 9 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Spring Season
Mar – May
27,307 estimated passengers across 14 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Summer Season
Jun – Aug
56,437 estimated passengers across 20 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Autumn Season
Sep – Nov
87,693 estimated passengers across 36 ship visits. Moderate activity — good availability.
Cruise Lines Visiting Alexandria
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MSC Cruises Cruises (58)
TUI Cruises Cruises (30)
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Cruises (27)
Aroya Cruises Saudi Cruises (24)
Azamara Cruises Cruises (24)
Holland America Cruises (23)
AIDA Cruises Cruises (18)
Royal Caribbean Cruises (16)
P&O Cruises Cruises (8)
Mystic Cruises Cruises (6)
Crystal Cruises Cruises (4)
Oceania Cruises Cruises (4)
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Next scheduled visits to Alexandria
Sun 27 Sep
Mein Schiff 5
TUI Cruises Cruises
06:00 – 23:30
Tue 29 Sep
Aurora
P&O Cruises Cruises
06:00 – 21:00
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