Overview
Tour Description
Stay close to your ship and discover Alexandria itself, the city founded by Alexander the Great and capital of Egypt under the Ptolemies. A private Egyptologist shows you its Roman and Greek past and its Mediterranean seafront, with lunch included. No long drive, no worry about the ship.
Highlights
- The Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa
- Pompey’s Pillar and the Serapeum
- The Roman Amphitheater at Kom el-Dikka
- The Qaitbay Citadel on the site of the Pharos lighthouse
- The Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Itinerary
Alexandria city tour from the port
Your Egyptologist meets you at the cruise terminal. You go down into the Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa, a three-level Roman tomb where Egyptian and Greek art meet, and see Pompey’s Pillar, a single granite column about 27 meters high, raised for Diocletian. You visit the Roman Amphitheater, then have lunch before driving along the seafront to the Qaitbay Citadel and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. You are back at the port in the afternoon.
Duration: about 7 hours. Meals: Lunch.
Included and Excluded
- Pick-up and drop-off at Alexandria cruise port
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking Egyptologist
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Entrance fees to the sites listed
- Bottled water
- Service charges and taxes
- Drinks
- Optional shopping stops
- Tips for the guide and driver
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FAQs
How much is the Alexandria city shore excursion?
It depends on group size: $300 (1 person), $200 (2 to 4 people), $150 (5 to 35 people) per person.
Is it better than going to Cairo?
If your ship is in port for less than 10 hours, yes. It is relaxed, close to the ship and shows a side of Egypt many visitors miss.
Is the Library open every day?
It is closed on Fridays and some public holidays; we adjust the order of visits on those days.
Is lunch seafood?
Usually, as Alexandria is famous for it, but other options are available.
Can I see the pyramids from Alexandria port?
Yes. Cairo is about three hours away, so it is a full day.
