Shore Excursions from Alexandria Port

Flying Carpet Tours is offering Alexandria Shore Excursions for those who boarding one of the many cruises that arrive at Alexandria Port. Get the chance to explore seven thousand years of civilization visiting Cairo; the largest city in the Middle East; it’s called in Arabic Al Qahira, which means “the Victorious city”. It contains magnificent landmarks such as the Giza Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, and Sakkara Step Pyramid. Moreover, you will be able to choose from our various tours to visit Alexandria; known as the pearl of the Mediterranean, it includes amazing sightseeing such as Qaitbai Citadel, Cata Comb, Al Alamein Cemeteries, and Alexandria Library.

Unleash your inner visiting Cairo which is one of the most unique cities in the world, Cairo has long served as the cultural, political and social capital of the Middle East, Cairo combines a rich tapestry of ancient relics, world-famous museums and mind-defying monuments with a fast-paced urban lifestyle found in the heart of this frenetic metropolis. Get amazed visiting the Giza Pyramids with Shore Excursions from Alexandria Port; those pyramids were built during a time when Egypt was one of the richest and most powerful civilizations in the world, the Giza pyramids, especially the Great Pyramids of Giza, are some of the most magnificent man-made structures in history. The Giza Pyramids includes three pyramids, known as Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus Pyramids, constructed during the Pharaonic era, from 2550 to 2490 B.C, and date back to the Old Kingdom era, built as massive tombs by the orders of the Egypt's pharaohs. Furthermore, you will be able to visit Sphinx and the Valley Temple, located in the Giza Plateau; Sphinx is a symbol that has represented the essence of Egypt for thousands of years. Carved from the bedrock of the Giza plateau, the Sphinx is truly a mysterious marvel from the days of ancient Egypt. The body of a lion with the head of a king or god, the sphinx has come to symbolize strength and wisdom. The most popular and current theory of the builder of the Sphinx holds that it was commissioned by the 4th Dynasty King, Khafre (2558-2532 BCE). Khafre was one of the sons of Khufu (AKA Cheops).

You will be able to visit the Egyptian Museum which is considered to be one of the oldest, most famous, and largest museums in the world. Opening in 1902, it was purpose-built to house the antiquities of Ancient Egypt. There are over 120,000 artifacts, including the contents of Tutankhamen’s tomb and most of the mummies that have been discovered since the 19th century. Explore Sakkara Step Pyramid which is the oldest structure in the world, constructed by King Djoser 4,700 years ago and Salah El Din Citadel which is an old Egyptian fortress that was built to protect Cairo from the enemies, then you will enjoy walking throw Khan El Khalili Bazaar and buy beautiful souvenirs, and more with Alexandria Port Trips.

Discover the beauty of Alexandria city; once among the greatest cities of the Mediterranean world and a centre of Hellenic scholarship and science, Alexandria was the capital of Egypt from its founding by Alexander the Great in 332 bce until its surrender to the Arab forces led by Amr ibn al-Aṣ in 642 ce. Tours from Alexandria Port allows you to explore the famous attractions in the city such as Qaitbay Citadel; considered the main sightseeing in Alexandria it was a strongest fortress, built in the 1480 A.D by the Sultan Al Ashraf Qaitbay on the ruins of the amazing Lighthouse of Alexandria which was considered to be one of the famous Seven Wonders in the ancient world and Alexandria Library which was one of the largest libraries in the ancient world, dedicated to the Muses, the inspirational goddesses of literature, science, and the arts in Greek mythology. It was flourished during the Ptolemaic dynasty and was a major center of scholarship in the 3rd century B.C. Get amazed while exploring Cata Comb; a necropolis of 3 sub-levels dating from the 2nd century AD, initially built for a single wealthy family practicing a fusion of Ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman religion; the Catacombs of Kom el-Shouqafa entombed over 300 mummies. Finally you will be able to visit Al Montazah Palace; constructed by Khedive Helmy, who adored Alexandria city and decided to build this palace for himself and guests from the whole world. You’ll enjoy walking throw its large gardens which are located at a hill overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

Flying Carpet Tours is also offering tours to Al Alamein Cemeteries which contains the graves of men who died at all stages of the Western Desert campaigns, but especially those who died in the Battle of El Alamein at the end of October 1942 and in the period immediately before that. The cemetery now contains 7,240 Common wealth burials of the Second World War, of which 815 are unidentified. There are also 102 war graves of other nationalities.

Find below itineraries of Alexandria Port Tours.

Overnight Cairo Tours from Alexandria Port

Itinerary

01st Day: Cairo Tours, Giza Pyramids, The Step Pyramid of Sakkara

Flying Carpet Tours Guide will Pick you up from Alexandria port by the cruise exit gate, he will escort you by air-conditioned van to a ravishing tour to Pyramids of Giza, beguile your eyes by visiting Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, Next Move to panoramic view of the pyramids, memorable photos available to the three pyramids together, proceed to the Sphinx, scout the valley temple, relax by having lunch at local restaurant, after Lunch your tour guide will escort you to the step Pyramid of King Zoser, Sakkara Pyramid, the world's oldest major stone structure, finally transfer to your hotel in Cairo, night at leisure, or choose from variety of optional tours, Either to try Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Folklore show, Belly Dancer, surprises are waiting for you, or try optional to the sound & light show at the pyramids, overnight in Cairo.

02nd Day: Cairo Tours, Egyptian Museum, Citdel of Salah El-Dein, Khan El-Khalili

Taste the flavor of your breakfast at hotel, then Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you to an awesome day tour to explore the Egyptian Museum, which contains the world's most extensive and rare collection of 5000 years of Pharaonic antiquities, beguile your eyes with King Tut Ankh Amun amazing treasures, extra fees to enter the Mummy room, then move towards Citadel of Salah El-Dein, which was built to defend Cairo from the armies of the Crusaders, scout the glory of the Alabaster Mosque, Called Mohamed Ali Mosque, relax by having lunch at local restaurant, next tour to the dizzying Khan El Khalili Bazaar, where you will immerse yourself in its colorful streets, it is also one of the most famous and the oldest bazaars in the Middle East, finally Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you back to Alexandria port to Catch your Cruise Ship.

Including

Pick up and drop off to Alexandria Port
Air-conditioned van Alexandria port / Cairo / Alexandria Port
01 Night accommodation in Cairo with Breakfast and all taxes
Excursion to the sites mentioned at the above program
Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
English speaking guide at the sites mentioned above
Two Lunches at local restaurant in Cairo
02 Bottle of Mineral Water during Cairo Excursions
All transfers in Cairo by air-conditioned Van
All service charges and all taxes

Excluding

Visa to Egypt
Optional tours not mentioned at the above itinerary
Tipping

Notes:

Prices are quoted per person in U.S. American Dollars
Groups will enjoy very spcial prices upon request
Extra fees will be applied to enter inside any of the Pyramids
Extra fees will be applied to enter the Mummy room at the Egyptian Museum

Tours to World War II Cemeteries in El Alamein from Alexandria Port

Itinerary

Flying Carpet Tours Guide will Pick you up from Alexandria port (by the cruise exit gate), then he will escort you by air-conditioned van to El Alamein, where the Second World War took place, it is approximately 110 Km away far from Alexandria, Your first stop during the shore excursion from Alexandria will be at El-Alamein War Museum, which includes displays of weapons, military garb and tanks, Descriptions of the actions of Montgomery, Rommel and the others participated in the battle are also on display. Relax by having Lunch break, then continue to the World War II Cemeteries, which located on the west of the town, on a small peninsula overlooking the sea, The cemeteries is the final resting place for Commonwealth, Greek, Italian and German soldiers, finally finally Flying Carpet Tours Guide will transfer you back to Alexandria Port to Catch your Cruise Ship.

Including

Pick up and drop off to Alexandria Port
Air-conditioned van Alexandria port / El Alamein / Alexandria Port
Excursion to World War II Cemeteries in El Alamein as mentioned at the above program
Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites
English speaking guide at the sites mentioned above
One Lunch during your tour
Bottle of Mineral Water during the Excursion
All transfers by air-conditioned Van
All service charges and taxes