Cairo Tour From Alexandria Port — Return to Port Said
Pyramids, pharaohs, and a bazaar alive with color — two days that span five thousand years of history.
This Cairo tour from Alexandria Port delivers one of the most comprehensive overland excursions available to cruise passengers, combining the Giza Plateau, the Egyptian Museum, and the medieval heart of Islamic Cairo across two carefully structured days.
Departing from Alexandria Port, you travel in an air-conditioned vehicle and arrive in Cairo in time to explore the most recognizable monuments on the planet. A licensed guide accompanies you throughout, providing historical context that transforms stone and statuary into vivid narrative.
Overnight accommodation is arranged at the Pyramids Park Resort Cairo on a bed-and-breakfast basis, giving you a comfortable base before the second day's cultural itinerary concludes with a drive to Port Said to rejoin your cruise ship.
The itinerary is rated Easy and suits most fitness levels. Distances between sites are covered by vehicle, and the pace allows time for photography, questions, and independent browsing at Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
Tour Highlights
Stand before the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus on the Giza Plateau, three of the most studied structures in human history.
Come face to face with the Great Sphinx, the colossal limestone statue that has guarded the Giza necropolis for more than four millennia.
Visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser at Saqqara, the world's oldest major stone structure, constructed around 2630 BC for King Djoser.
Explore Khan El Khalili Bazaar in Islamic Cairo, a centuries-old market where spices, crafts, and local life converge in one animated quarter.
Tour the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, home to over 250,000 genuine artifacts spanning 5,000 years of pharaonic civilization.
Ascend to the Salah El Din Citadel and visit the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, an Ottoman-influenced landmark with panoramic views over Cairo.
Port-to-port transfer service connects Alexandria Port at the start and Port Said Port at the end, removing all logistical complexity for cruise travelers.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Your guide meets you at Alexandria Port and transfers you by air-conditioned vehicle on the approximately three-hour drive to Cairo. At the Giza Plateau you visit the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, then continue to the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple associated with the Pyramid of Chephren.
After lunch at a local Cairo restaurant, the itinerary continues to the Step Pyramid of Zoser at Saqqara before moving into Islamic Cairo for a self-guided browse through Khan El Khalili Bazaar. The evening ends at the Pyramids Park Resort Cairo, where accommodation is on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
After breakfast at the hotel, a guided visit to the Egyptian Museum introduces you to the world's largest collection of pharaonic art, including artifacts that date back more than five millennia. The museum holds over 250,000 genuine pieces, and your guide will focus your time on the most historically significant galleries.
Following lunch at a local restaurant, you visit the Salah El Din Citadel and enter the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, designed by Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq and completed for Mohamed Ali, ruler of Egypt from 1805 to 1849. After time for souvenir shopping, the vehicle transfers you to Port Said Port to board your cruise ship.
What Is Included
Included
- Round-trip air-conditioned vehicle transfers (Alexandria Port to Cairo; Cairo to Port Said Port)
- Licensed English-speaking tour guide throughout
- Entrance fees to all listed sites
- Overnight accommodation at Pyramids Park Resort Cairo (bed and breakfast)
- Lunch on Day 1 and Day 2 at local restaurants
- All applicable taxes and service charges
Not Included
- International or domestic flights
- Personal travel insurance
- Camel or horse rides at the Pyramids (available locally at own expense)
- Personal purchases and souvenirs
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Any meals not specified in the itinerary
Important Information
Reserve Your Place on This Cairo Excursion
Spaces on this two-day itinerary are limited. Secure your spot today and experience the monuments, museums, and mosques of Cairo with the convenience of port-to-port transfers included.
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