Founded by Alexander the Great and layered with Greek, Roman, and Islamic history, Alexandria rewards a day of exploring far more than most cruise ports. This private full-day tour packs its greatest sights into one well-paced outing, straight from Alexandria Port.
With your own Egyptologist, comfortable transport, and lunch included, you will take in Pompey's Pillar, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque, and the astonishing Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, then return to your ship on schedule. It is the ideal way to meet Egypt's Mediterranean city in a single day.
See the essential Alexandria on a private day trip from the cruise port, guided by an expert and rounded off with a local lunch. You will visit:
Private transport and a timely return to your ship complete the day.
Your guide is waiting outside the terminal as your ship docks at Alexandria Port, ready to lead you through Egypt's Mediterranean capital.
You begin at Pompey's Pillar, the tallest Roman triumphal column ever raised outside Rome. Rising more than 25 meters (82 feet), this great granite shaft opens a window onto Alexandria's Greco-Roman past.
From there you visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the modern reincarnation of the fabled Ancient Library. Its bold architecture houses one of the world's foremost centers of learning, devoted to safeguarding knowledge and encouraging exchange between cultures.
A delicious lunch at a hand-picked local restaurant gives you a chance to pause before the afternoon.
You then head to the Citadel of Qaitbay, a fifteenth-century fortress standing exactly where the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, once stood. The sea views from its ramparts are magnificent, and the history behind them just as compelling.
Next is the graceful Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque, Alexandria's best-loved mosque and a showpiece of Islamic design, with elegant domes, a soaring minaret, and a richly decorated interior.
You descend next into the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, ranked among the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages, an underground necropolis where Egyptian, Greek, and Roman styles fuse into something wholly original.
Before turning back, you stop at the landmark Stanley Bridge for photographs over Alexandria's waterfront and the glittering Mediterranean.
A short drive returns you to Alexandria Port well ahead of sailing, your camera and memory full of one of Egypt's most storied and characterful cities.
Summer Rates Per Person from (May till September):
| Single | $270 |
| 2:3 Persons | $155 Per Person |
| 4:7 Persons | $100 Per Person |
| 8:15 Persons | $80 Per Person |
| 16:20 Persons | $70 Per Person |
| 21:30 Persons | $60 Per Person |
| 31:40 Persons | $55 Per Person |
Winter Rates Per Person from (October till April):
| Single | $290 |
| 2:3 Persons | $165 Per Person |
| 4:7 Persons | $110 Per Person |
| 8:15 Persons | $90 Per Person |
| 16:20 Persons | $80 Per Person |
| 21:30 Persons | $70 Per Person |
| 31:40 Persons | $65 Per Person |
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Here is what a Min Travel package typically puts in your hands:
For the precise list of what is and is not covered, always refer to the confirmation and itinerary tied to your own reservation.
Holiday Supplement: Trips and Nile Cruises falling over Christmas, New Year, or Easter carry a 25% surcharge, a reflection of how heavily these peak dates are booked.
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Life doesn't always go to plan, and we get that. Here is how a cancellation is handled, measured against your arrival date:
Where money is owed back to you, expect it within 14 business days from the day we receive your cancellation in writing. Do keep in mind that individual hotels and certain cruises enforce tougher rules of their own, and any such condition will be spelled out plainly in your itinerary.
Families are always welcome aboard our tours, and we price younger travelers on a sliding scale:
These reduced rates hold only where a child shares a room with two adults who are each paying in full. Bear in mind that a handful of luxury hotels and Nile Cruises set their own conditions for younger guests, and any such restriction that touches your trip will appear in your itinerary.
Beyond the standard package there are a number of extra experiences you can choose to add. Reserve them ahead of time or sort them out on the spot once you are there, availability permitting. A few of the favorites travelers pick up:
You can pay for these add-ons in either USD or Egyptian pounds (EGP). Booking early is wise, all the more so when you are traveling in the busy season.
Our packages cover a great deal, but a few costs fall outside them and are worth setting money aside for:
It helps to keep a little Egyptian currency (EGP) on hand as you go, particularly for tipping and for picking things up in the local markets.
In Egypt, tipping (known as "baksheesh") is simply how good service is acknowledged. No one is obliged to tip, but the gesture goes a long way and is warmly received. As a rough guide:
Gratuities sit outside your package price, so it's worth keeping a few small USD or EGP notes within easy reach for the moments they're called for.
Egypt is at its most welcoming in the winter, roughly November to February, when mild temperatures make wandering around the pyramids and temples a pleasure rather than an endurance test. It's wise to steer clear of high summer (June to August), when the mercury can climb past 40°C (104°F) across much of the country.
Before you arrive, make sure the following are sorted:
By and large, yes. Egypt puts considerable effort into protecting visitors, particularly at major attractions and in the larger cities, so tourists are generally well looked after. As with any trip abroad, it's still smart to review your government's current travel advisories and keep an eye on local news before and during your visit.
Pulling an Egypt trip together is straightforward once you work through it step by step:
No, gratuities aren't built into the tour price. Tipping, known locally as "baksheesh," is woven into everyday life in Egypt, and it's customary to reward guides, drivers, and hotel staff directly. A sensible approach is to let the quality of service guide you, generally in the region of 10-15% of the bill or service cost.
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