Alexandria Port Shore Excursions by Kaya Escapes are designed for cruise travelers who want a smooth, well-timed day in Alexandria. We focus on the city’s most meaningful highlights and plan the route to fit your ship’s port call schedule.
Top Alexandria highlights to build your shore day around
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Alexandria Library) – a modern landmark built on the believed site of the ancient Great Library, with exhibition spaces, a planetarium, and a conference center.
- Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa – Egypt’s largest Roman burial site, carved deep into the bedrock.
- Roman Amphitheater – the only one of its kind in Egypt, famous for its acoustics.
- Qaitbay Fort – built in 1480 on the site of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse to guard Alexandria’s harbor.
Optional add-ons (based on time in port)
- Graeco-Roman Museum – 27 halls introducing Egypt’s Greco-Roman period.
- St. Mark’s Cathedral and Aboul Abbas Mosque – strong cultural & heritage stops often paired with the museum route.
- Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue – one of the largest historic synagogues in the Middle East (restored and reopened in 2020).
Easy nearby extensions
- Rosetta (Rashid) – a scenic add-on from Alexandria with historic houses and monuments.
- El Alamein – WWII memorials and museum exhibits on the Mediterranean coast.
Season note
Alexandria is a Mediterranean coastal city, and winter months can bring rain (especially Dec–Feb). We recommend a light waterproof layer during that season.
Need a custom plan? Contact us with your ship name, docking time, departure time, and priorities, and we’ll suggest the best Alexandria port shore itinerary.
FAQs
Send us your travel date, group size, and preferred pace, and we’ll recommend the best plan—day tours, multi-day itineraries, or a mix.
- Travel date + approximate trip length
- Group size (adults/children)
- Your pace (relaxed vs full schedule)
- Top interests (Pyramids, museums, Nile, desert, etc.)
- Optional Red Sea extension: dates, preferred coast (Hurghada vs Sharm vs quieter resorts), and whether you want relaxation, diving, or family beach time
Contact us and we’ll take it from there.
Our trips are designed around your exact expectations. To make sure every detail aligns with what you want, pricing is confirmed after a short discovery call/session.
Once we understand your dates, preferences, and priorities, we share the best-fit option and quote.
Yes—our experiences are built around private service, including privately escorted sightseeing and fully escorted transfers.
- Privately escorted sightseeing
- Fully and privately escorted transfers
- Latest air-conditioned vehicles
Inclusions depend on the itinerary, but our core approach focuses on comfort and expert support throughout the journey.
- Air-conditioned transfers
- Licensed Egyptologist guides
- VIP immigration service for international arrivals and departures (by prior arrangement)
- Exclusive access opportunities like pre- and post-hours visits (subject to permission and surcharges)
Visa rules can change, so check the latest requirements with the nearest Egyptian Embassy/Consulate before travel.
- E-Visa: apply online before travel (typically valid for 30 days)
- Visa on Arrival: available at major Egyptian airports (cash USD/EUR; typically valid for 30 days)
- Pre-purchased visa: available at major airports (some providers can arrange in advance)
Common requirements: passport valid for at least 6 months, and supporting travel details may be requested.
Egypt’s local currency is the Egyptian Pound (£E). Local currency is useful for tipping and small purchases, while major cards are widely accepted in many places.
- Currency: Egyptian Pound (£E)
- Cash: helpful for tips and small buys
- Cards: Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted; American Express is accepted at leading hotels
Yes. Kaya Escapes is built on respect for the environment and the communities we visit, guided by sustainability and community cooperation.
- Straw to Paper: a community initiative involving special needs individuals, orphans, and widows working together
- Nile River Rescue: a community effort to collect and recycle plastic waste along the Nile to reduce pollution
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