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.
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.