Islamic and Coptic Cairo Shore Excursion from Alexandria Discount Tickets

Overview

Your ship docks at Alexandria, and instead of the pyramids you go for Cairo's other history, the medieval city of mosques, churches, and fortresses. The drive south is about 3 hours, and then your guide leads you through both the Islamic and Coptic sides of old Cairo. You climb to the Citadel of Saladin for the alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali and the view over the city, then descend into Coptic Cairo for the Hanging Church, suspended over a Roman gate, and the ancient lanes around it. Lunch at a local restaurant is included. It is a long day with real driving, timed around your ship so you reboard comfortably. Ideal for cruise guests who have already seen the pyramids, or who simply prefer living cities to ancient ruins.

Pickup Information

Please share your cruise ship name and arrival/departure times when you book. Your guide will meet you at the Alexandria Port arrivals gate with an air-conditioned vehicle. The drive to Cairo is approximately 3 hours each way, so this is a full-day shore excursion with significant transit. Modest dress required for visits to mosques and churches (covered shoulders and knees, both genders); women may need to cover their hair at certain mosque interiors. We track ship arrivals in real time and ensure you return with at least 2 hours of buffer before sail-away.

Language Offered

Arabic-GUIDE

German-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide

Lunch

Alexandria Port pickup and drop-off in private air-conditioned vehicle

All service charges & taxes

One bottle of Mineral water to each person

All entrance fees to Citadel of Saladin, Alabaster Mosque, Hanging Church

Exclusion

Gratuities for guide and driver (optional)

Personal expenses, souvenirs, and anything not listed as included

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

• 0% refund if cancelled 0+ days before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time