A seamless and enriching 2-day tour designed for cruise passengers arriving in Alexandria and departing from Port Said. Explore Alexandria's highlights on day one, then journey to Cairo to discover the Pyramids and Museum, concluding with a comfortable transfer to your ship in Port Said.
Itinerary
Day 01: Alexandria Wonders & Transfer to Cairo
Morning (e.g., 08:00 AM): Pick-up from your cruise ship at Alexandria Port.
Guided tour of Alexandria: Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, and the Citadel of Qaitbay.
Lunch at a local seafood restaurant in Alexandria.
Afternoon: A brief stop at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (exterior).
Commence drive to Cairo (approx. 2.5-3 hours).
Check into your hotel in Cairo/Giza.
Evening: Optional Nile dinner cruise or Sound & Light Show.
Overnight at the hotel in Cairo/Giza. Meals: Lunch
Day 02: Giza Pyramids, Museum & Transfer to Port Said
Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out.
Morning: Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple.
Continue to the Egyptian Museum (or GEM) to explore its Pharaonic treasures.
Lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo.
Afternoon: Commence your drive to Port Said (approx. 2.5-3 hours).
Late Afternoon/Early Evening (e.g., 04:00 - 06:00 PM): Arrive at Port Said and transfer directly to your cruise ship for your onward journey. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Highlights
Key Greco-Roman sites in Alexandria including the Catacombs and Citadel.
The Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.
The Egyptian Museum (or GEM) in Cairo.
Convenient transfer from Alexandria to Cairo, and then Cairo to Port Said.
Overnight stay in Cairo.
Inclusions
Pick-up from your cruise ship at Alexandria Port.
Drop-off at your cruise ship at Port Said.
All transfers in a private, air-conditioned vehicle (Alexandria-Cairo, Cairo-Port Said, and during tours).
Accommodation for 1 night in a 4 or 5-star hotel in Cairo/Giza with breakfast.
Services of a qualified English-speaking (or other language) Egyptologist guide.
Entrance fees to: Catacombs, Pompey's Pillar, Citadel of Qaitbay in Alexandria; Giza Pyramids & Sphinx area, Egyptian Museum/GEM in Cairo.
Meals: 2 Lunches, 1 Breakfast at the hotel.
Bottled water during transfers and tours.
All service charges and taxes.
Exclusions
Tips and gratuities.
Optional evening activities in Cairo.
Beverages with meals (unless specified).
Personal expenses.
Additional Info
Logistics: This tour is specifically designed for ships with an Alexandria-Port Said route.
Pacing: Efficiently paced to cover key sites in two regions.
Hotel Standards: As per previous tours.