From Alexandria Port: Private Guided Day Tour of Alexandria
A curated journey through the ancient Mediterranean capital, from Roman ruins to the legendary library, tailored exclusively for cruise passengers.
This private Alexandria shore excursion offers cruise travelers a rare opportunity to experience the city's most iconic landmarks without the distractions of a group tour. From the moment you arrive at the port, a dedicated guide and driver are at your service for the entire day.
Alexandria carries centuries of layered history across its streets and monuments. The city served as the intellectual and cultural heart of the ancient Mediterranean world, and traces of that legacy remain visible in its Roman-era sites, its medieval fortifications, and its modern tribute to the ancient library.
This itinerary is designed for travelers with limited time ashore who want to cover the essential highlights of Alexandria in a single, well-organized day. The pace is relaxed, the routing is logical, and an authentic Mediterranean lunch is included at a local restaurant.
Tour Highlights
Stand before Pompey's Pillar, a towering Roman triumphal column erected in honor of Emperor Diocletian at the close of the 4th century.
Explore the Roman Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the largest Roman burial site in Egypt, with three underground levels carved directly into the rock.
Visit Qaitbay Citadel, the 15th-century fortress built on the precise site where the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria once stood.
Tour the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the contemporary cultural complex conceived as a revival of the legendary ancient Library of Alexandria.
Enjoy a fully private experience with a dedicated licensed guide and driver, ensuring personalized attention throughout the day.
Savor a sit-down Mediterranean lunch at a local Alexandria restaurant, included as part of the tour.
Benefit from round-trip private transfers directly between Alexandria Port and every attraction on the itinerary.
Tour Itinerary
Your guide and driver will meet you dockside holding a sign with your name, completing all formalities and transferring you comfortably to the first site.
Erected at the end of the 4th century in honor of Emperor Diocletian, this towering granite column was originally part of the grand Temple of the Serapis complex. Your guide will explain the religious and political significance of the site within the Roman city of Alexandria.
Descend into the largest Roman cemetery in Egypt, a multi-level necropolis cut directly into the bedrock, blending Pharaonic, Greek, and Roman funerary traditions in a single underground complex.
A break for an included lunch at a local Alexandria restaurant, featuring regional Mediterranean dishes in a relaxed setting.
Built in 1477 on the site of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse, this seaside fortress offers commanding views over the Eastern Harbour. Your guide will trace the history of the original lighthouse and the Ottoman-era fortifications that replaced it.
The tour concludes with a visit to the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a landmark of contemporary architecture and cultural ambition. Your driver will then transfer you directly back to your cruise ship at Alexandria Port.
What Is Included
Included
- Private licensed tour guide for the full day
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Round-trip transfers from Alexandria Port to all sites
- Entrance fees to Pompey's Pillar
- Entrance fees to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
- Entrance fees to Qaitbay Citadel
- Entrance fees to Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- Authentic Mediterranean lunch at a local restaurant
- Meet and greet service at Alexandria Port
Not Included
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal purchases and souvenirs
- Beverages not included in the set lunch
- Travel insurance
- Any items of a personal nature
Important Information
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