Meet at the port exit
Your driver and guide meet you at the cruise terminal exit with a sign, as soon as you clear port formalities. We confirm the meeting point before you arrive.
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Private Day Tour
Alexandria Shore Excursion from the Port
Duration
Full Day · 8 hrs
Tour Type
Private Shore Excursion
Pickup
Included
Availability
Daily
Languages
Multiple Languages
Tour Overview
A private day for cruise passengers: Catacombs, Pompey's Pillar, Qaitbay Citadel and the Library, with a safe return to your ship.
Alexandria is one of the best cruise stops in Egypt: the port sits a short drive from Greek, Roman and Islamic sights, so you can see the highlights in a single day without leaving the city. This private shore excursion is planned around your ship's arrival and departure times, so you do not have to worry about getting back on board. Your driver and licensed guide meet you at the port exit. You visit Pompey's Pillar and the Serapeum, descend into the Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs, walk the walls of the Qaitbay Citadel, built on the site of the Pharos lighthouse, and see the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, with a seafood lunch by the harbour.
If your port stay is shorter, we shorten the programme and keep the best stops. We track your ship's schedule and plan the day to return you to the port with a safe margin before all-aboard time, which we confirm with you in advance. The tour is private, so you set the pace and can change the order of the sights.
Tour Highlights
- Planned around your ship
- Private guide and vehicle
- Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs
- Pompey's Pillar
- Qaitbay Citadel
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Tour Itinerary
Pompey's Pillar and the Serapeum (about 40 minutes)
A red granite column about 28 m high with a Greek inscription naming the Emperor Diocletian, beside the remains of the Serapeum temple.
Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs (about 1 hour)
Descend a spiral staircase into a burial complex of the 2nd century AD, on three levels, with the Hall of Caracalla and carving that mixes Egyptian, Greek and Roman styles.
Qaitbay Citadel (about 1 hour)
A fortress built in 1477 by Sultan Qaitbay on the site of the Pharos lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Walk the walls and enjoy the harbour views.
Seafood lunch by the harbour (about 1 hour)
Fresh fish and Egyptian dishes at a local restaurant on the Eastern Harbour.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina (about 1 hour)
The modern library opened in 2002, with the main reading hall and a manuscript museum.
Return to the port
We bring you back to the cruise terminal with a safe margin before all-aboard time.
What's Included
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Licensed guide
- Entrance fees to the sites listed
- Seafood lunch at a local restaurant
- Bottled water
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Taxes and service charges
Not Included
- Drinks with lunch
- Tips for the guide and driver
- Personal expenses
Meeting & Pickup
- Meet at the exit of the Alexandria cruise terminal after you clear port formalities.
- Your driver and guide wait with a sign showing your name. We confirm the meeting point before you arrive.
- We return you to the port with a safe margin before all-aboard time.
What to Bring
- Your ship card and a copy of your passport
- Comfortable walking shoes, as the catacombs and the citadel have steps
- Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- A light jacket from November to March
Important Information
- Please tell us your ship's name, arrival time and all-aboard time when you book.
- We adjust the programme to the time you have in port, and shorten it if your stay is short.
- The catacombs have steep stairs and are not suitable for guests with limited mobility.
Tour Policies
Children under 3 years: Free of charge Children from 3 to 5 years: 25% of the selected adult price Children from 6 to 11 years: 50% of the selected adult price Children aged 12 years and above: Adult price
Pay on the day of your tour. Cash and credit card accepted. No advance payment required — reserve now and pay on your tour date.
All prices are shown in USD. Prices may vary during peak travel periods including Christmas, New Year and Easter Holidays.
FAQ
Everything you need to know before booking Alexandria Shore Excursion from the Port.
Yes. It is designed for cruise stops. We plan the day around your ship's schedule and bring you back to the port with a safe margin before all-aboard time.
Tell us your times when you book. We shorten the programme to fit and keep the best stops. If your arrival changes, we adjust the plan.
The full programme takes about eight hours. If your port stay is shorter, we offer a half-day version.
At the exit of the cruise terminal, where your driver and guide wait with a sign. We confirm the meeting point before you arrive.
Entrance fees to the listed sites and a seafood lunch are included. Drinks with lunch and tips are extra.
Yes. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the tour, and you pay on the day.
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