Egypt Shore Excursions

Egypt Shore Excursions by Port

In short: our shore excursions are private tours timed to your ship. We meet you at the gangway, drive you to the sights with a licensed Egyptologist, and return you before all-aboard time.

TourBest forDurationFrom
Trip to Giza Pyramids and Step Pyramid from Alexandria PortAlexandria port to the Giza PyramidsFull day$179
Tour to Saqqara Memphis and Dahshure from Alexandria PortSaqqara, Memphis and Dahshur from AlexandriaFull day$179
Day Trip to Alexandria Sights from Alexandria PortAlexandria city highlightsFull day$129
Day Tour from Safaga to LuxorSafaga port to LuxorFull day$219
Tour to Dandara and Abydos Temples from Safaga PortDendera and Abydos from SafagaFull day$199
Discover Scuba Diving from Safaga PortScuba diving from SafagaFull day$129

Prices are per person and depend on group size and season. Every tour is private with hotel pickup.

Ports and Driving Times

  • Alexandria: about 3 hours to Giza; or stay local for Qaitbay Citadel, the catacombs and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
  • Port Said: about 3 hours to Cairo and the pyramids.
  • Safaga: about 3.5 hours to Luxor’s Karnak and Valley of the Kings.
  • Sokhna: about 2 hours to Cairo.
  • Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohammed, St Catherine or a city tour.
  • Luxor and Aswan: private tours from Nile cruise docks.

Booking Tips

Send us the ship name, port, arrival and all-aboard times. We plan backwards from the all-aboard time with a safety buffer, and your driver tracks traffic all day. Long days (Alexandria to Giza, Safaga to Luxor) suit ships that stay 9 hours or more.

Written by the Egyptologists at Dr Mo Tours Egypt, Luxor. Licensed guides since 2007, rated 4.7/5 on Tripadvisor. Plan your trip or WhatsApp +20 100 444 0698.

Egypt Shore Excursions FAQ

Will I get back to my ship on time?

Yes. Shore excursions are timed around your ship schedule with a buffer, and your guide tracks the all-aboard time throughout the day.

Which ports do your Egypt shore excursions cover?

We meet guests at Alexandria, Port Said, Safaga, Sokhna and Sharm El Sheikh ports and at Nile cruise docks in Luxor and Aswan.

Can I visit the Pyramids from Alexandria or Port Said port?

Yes. It is a long but popular day: private transport to Giza and Cairo with an Egyptologist guide, then back to the port before all-aboard time.

How do I book a shore excursion?

Send us your ship name, port and arrival times through the enquiry form or WhatsApp +20 100 444 0698, and we confirm a private itinerary.