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Shore Excursions for Cruise Passengers

Step Off Your ShipInto Ancient Egypt

Private shore excursions from Alexandria, Port Said, Safaga & Ain Sokhna. Visit the Pyramids, Luxor temples and more with expert guides — guaranteed back to your ship on time.

Shore excursions from£49
per person • Private tours
40+Excursions
4.9★TripAdvisor
3,150+Cruise Guests
18+Years
100% Ship Return Guarantee — We monitor your sailing schedule and ensure timely return
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Shore Excursions by Cruise Port

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Alexandria City Tour Shore Excursion Alexandria Half Day

Alexandria City Highlights

Port → City → Port
Qaitbay Citadel Catacombs Library
2 Day Cairo Luxor Tour from Alexandria Alexandria 2 Days

Cairo & Luxor Overnight

Alex → Cairo → Luxor → Port
Pyramids Valley of Kings Hotel incl.
Cairo Alexandria from Port Said Port Said 2 Days

Cairo & Alexandria Overnight

Port Said → Cairo → Alex → Port
Pyramids Alexandria Hotel incl.
Cairo Luxor from Port Said Port Said 2 Days

Cairo & Luxor Overnight

Port Said → Cairo → Luxor → Port
Pyramids Karnak Flight incl.
Red Sea Snorkelling from Safaga Safaga Half Day

Red Sea Snorkelling

Safaga → Red Sea → Port
Coral reefs Equipment Lunch
Dendera Abydos from Safaga Safaga Full Day

Dendera & Abydos Temples

Safaga → Temples → Safaga
Hathor Temple Osiris Temple Lunch
Cairo Luxor from Sokhna Ain Sokhna 2 Days

Cairo & Luxor Overnight

Sokhna → Cairo → Luxor → Port
Pyramids Valley of Kings Flight incl.
Memphis Saqqara from Sokhna Ain Sokhna Full Day

Pyramids, Memphis & Saqqara

Sokhna → Sites → Sokhna
Giza Pyramids Step Pyramid Memphis

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What Cruise Passengers Say

Real reviews from UK cruise passengers who've taken our shore excursions

"Booked the Pyramids trip from Alexandria. Our guide Ahmed was exceptional — so knowledgeable! The private tour meant we could spend as much time as we wanted. Back to ship with hours to spare!"

JM
John & Margaret B.
Liverpool, UK • October 2024P&O Britannia

"The Luxor excursion from Safaga was the highlight of our entire cruise! Valley of the Kings was breathtaking. They kept us informed about ship timing throughout. Highly recommend!"

ST
Susan T.
Southampton, UK • November 2024Celebrity Apex

"Third time using Marvelous for our cruise shore excursions. Always professional, always on time, always brilliant guides. So much better than the overpriced ship excursions!"

RP
Richard P.
Edinburgh, UK • September 2024Royal Caribbean

Shore Excursion FAQs

Everything cruise passengers need to know

What shore excursions are available from Alexandria Port?

From Alexandria Port, you can visit the Pyramids of Giza and Cairo (full day, £149), explore Alexandria city including Citadel, Catacombs and Library (£79), or take a 2-day Cairo and Luxor tour (£349). All include private guide and guaranteed ship return.

Will I get back to my cruise ship on time?

Absolutely! We guarantee you'll return to your ship on time. Our expert guides monitor sailing schedules and build in buffer time. We've been running shore excursions for 18+ years with a 100% on-time return record. Your guide will stay in contact with our operations team throughout.

How much do Egypt shore excursions cost?

Shore excursions range from £49 for local activities like snorkelling from Safaga to £399 for 2-day Cairo and Luxor packages. Most popular tours like Pyramids from Alexandria cost £149. All include private transport, guide, entrance fees and lunch.

Do I need a visa for Egypt shore excursions?

For most shore excursions organised through licensed tour operators, a special transit permit is provided. However, requirements vary by nationality. UK passport holders can also get visa on arrival (approx £20). We'll advise you during booking based on your nationality.

What shore excursions are available from Safaga Port?

From Safaga Port, popular excursions include: Luxor temples full day (£99), Dendera & Abydos temples (£89), Red Sea snorkelling (£49), or 2-day Luxor overnight (£249). Luxor is just 3 hours from Safaga port.

Are shore excursions private or group tours?

All our shore excursions are private tours with your own Egyptologist guide and private air-conditioned vehicle. This means personalised attention, flexible timing and no waiting for large groups — perfect for cruise passengers with limited port time.

What cruise lines do you work with?

We work with all cruise lines including P&O, Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Princess, Norwegian, MSC, Holland America, Cunard, Viking and more. We coordinate with your ship's schedule regardless of which cruise line you're sailing with.

How do I book a shore excursion?

Book online via our website, WhatsApp us at +20 128 881 1423, or email [email protected]. Provide your ship name, port arrival date and times, and we'll handle everything else. We recommend booking at least 1-2 weeks before your cruise.

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