Overview
Tour Description
A private shore excursion from Alexandria port for travelers who have seen the pyramids, or who are more drawn to Cairo’s churches and mosques. You explore Coptic Cairo and the Citadel, with lunch included.
Highlights
- The Hanging Church and the church of Abu Serga
- The Citadel of Salah el-Din and the Alabaster Mosque
- Khan el-Khalili bazaar
Back on board on time
We meet you at the cruise terminal exit and track your ship’s schedule. The drive from Alexandria to Cairo is about three hours each way, so we plan the day around your all-aboard time and leave a safe margin. If the road is unusually slow, your guide shortens the program rather than risk the ship.
Itinerary
Coptic and Islamic Cairo from Alexandria port
Your Egyptologist meets you at the cruise terminal exit and drives you to Cairo. In Coptic Cairo you visit the Hanging Church, built over a gate of the Roman fortress of Babylon, and Abu Serga, where the Holy Family is said to have rested. After lunch you drive up to the Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, and finish with a walk in Khan el-Khalili before returning to your ship.
Duration: about 11 to 12 hours. Meals: Lunch.
Included and Excluded
- Pick-up and drop-off at Alexandria cruise port
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Entrance fees
- Bottled water
- Drinks
- Optional shopping stops
- Tips for the guide and driver
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FAQs
How much is the Coptic and Islamic Cairo excursion?
It depends on group size: $550 (1 person), $350 (2 to 4 people), $250 (5 to 8 people), $150 (9 to 35 people) per person.
Will I get back to the ship on time?
Yes. We plan the day around your all-aboard time with a safety margin, and your guide stays in touch with the port.
Where do you meet us?
At the cruise terminal exit in Alexandria, with a name sign.
What should I wear?
Clothes covering shoulders and knees for the churches and mosque. Women may be asked to cover their hair inside the mosque; a scarf is provided.
Can I see the pyramids from Alexandria port?
Yes. Cairo is about three hours away, so it is a full day.
