Leave your ship in Alexandria and escape for a day to Cairo to see the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Also visit the famous Egyptian Museum, full of antiquities from all over Egypt. End the day shopping in Khan El Khalili before returning to your ship in Alexandria.
| Pick-up Time: | According to Cruise Schedule |
| Duration: | Approx. 12 Hours |
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Pesh tours Representative will pick you up from Alexandria Port upon your cruise ship arrival by the exit door, holding a sign with your name. Enjoy a private shore excursion from Alexandria to Cairo, approximately 3 hours by an air-conditioned vehicle with one stop in the middle of the way, in case you need a rest. Get excited by a panoramic view of the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion’s body, which dates back to the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramids of Chefren.
Lunch will be served at a quality local restaurant. Continue to the Egyptian Museum which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen collection of treasure, gold and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated. And if there is enough time continue driving to explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar. Finally you will be escorted by your guide back to your cruise ship in Alexandria Port.
NB: Departure time from Cairo depends on the departure time of your ship at Alexandria Port.
Price quotes are in US dollars per person per trip. Please inquire for pricing over Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter holidays
Notes :
We are offering a low down payment of just 10% to secure your spaces on the tour including hotel room, cruise cabin, domestic flight ticket, and other travel-related services. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days prior to your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination to your tour manager, therefore, making your booking a risk-free investment.
Tipping for a job well done is customary in Egypt, though not required. Please feel welcomed but not obliged to offer a tip to your guide.
From the date of booking until 61 days before your arrival date, 10% of the entire tour price will be charged.
Between 60 and 31 days before your arrival date, 20% of the entire tour price will be charged.
Between 30 and 15 days before your arrival date, 50% of the entire tour price will be charged.
Between 14 and 1 days before your arrival date, 100% of the entire tour price will be charged.
Additionally, there are cancellation fees on all domestic flights within Egypt. If you cancel a tour at any time, you will be subject to any fees according to the airline’s cancellation policy.
Nile Cruisess offers a very flexible cancelation policy in case the government or the airline issues a travel warning from/to your departure country and destination. We, at Nile Cruisess, prioritize your well-being and safety above all else and for that reason, we have adapted our cancellation policy to reflect our values.
We aim to build the future infrastructure for the online travel business in Egypt. We envision that our company will be the first choice for travelers planning to visit Egypt worldwide; we aspire to be a good company that will last for 100 years.
