2 Day Cairo Tour from Alexandria Port

Schedule: Daily Departures

Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night

Pickup Time: 07:00 AM (Adjustable based on flight arrival or cruise docking times)

Pickup & Drop-off: Alexandria Hotels, Alexandria Port (Cruise Passenger Terminal), or Airport

Tour Highlights

Maximize your time in Egypt with a private 2-day overland journey from Alexandria to Cairo. Designed for both shore excursion cruise passengers and independent travelers, this comprehensive itinerary covers Egypt's classical Old Kingdom pyramid necropolises, ancient dynastic capitals, medieval Islamic fortifications, and premier museum collections.

• Saqqara Step Pyramid & Ancient Memphis: Marvel at the world's earliest monumental stone structure—the Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara—and tour the open-air museum at Memphis to inspect the colossal statue of Ramesses II and the Alabaster Sphinx.
• Giza Plateau & The Great Sphinx: Stand before the Fourth Dynasty Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, examine Khafre's pink-granite Valley Temple, and capture panoramic photos directly beside the Great Sphinx.
• Museum of Egyptian Antiquities (Tahrir Square): Discover classical galleries housing over 250,000 pharaonic antiquities spanning 5,000 years, including gold treasures, royal jewelry, and artifacts from King Tutankhamun's tomb.
• Saladin’s Citadel & Alabaster Mosque: Tour the 12th-century medieval fortress perched on the Mokattam Hills and explore the soaring Ottoman-style Mosque of Muhammad Ali.
• Alexandria Photo Stops: Conclude your return trip with scenic stops by the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the Citadel of Qaitbay (the site of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse) before final drop-off.

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Alexandria to Cairo – Saqqara, Memphis & Giza Pyramids Tour

• Morning Pickup: Your dedicated Ramasside Tours Egyptologist guide and driver meet you directly at your Alexandria hotel or the passenger terminal exit at Alexandria Port holding a personalized name sign. Board a modern, climate-controlled executive vehicle for your overland drive to Cairo (approximately 2.5 to 3 hours).
• Saqqara Necropolis: Begin your exploration at Saqqara to visit the revolutionary Step Pyramid of King Djoser, engineered during the Third Dynasty (c. 2630 BC) by architect Imhotep as Egypt's first stone pyramid complex.
• Ancient Capital of Memphis: Continue to Egypt’s first dynastic capital, founded around 3100 BC by King Menes. Tour the open-air museum featuring the fallen colossal limestone statue of Pharaoh Ramesses II, the Alabaster Sphinx, and surviving sanctuary foundations.
• Lunch: Savor a freshly prepared lunch at a quality local restaurant.
• The Giza Plateau: Head to the Giza Necropolis to stand before the Great Pyramids of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren), and Menkaure (Mykerinos). Stop at designated desert viewpoints for sweeping panoramic photographs framing all three pyramids.
• The Great Sphinx & Valley Temple: Tour Khafre's megalithic granite Valley Temple, where ancient mummification and purification rites were performed, before walking up close to the iconic limestone Great Sphinx.
• Transfer to your 5-star Cairo hotel for check-in and evening relaxation.
• (Optional Evening Activities):
• Sound & Light Show at the Giza Pyramids.
• 2-hour Nile River Dinner Cruise featuring live folkloric music, Tanoura dance, and belly dancing performances.
• Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2: Egyptian Museum, Citadel & Return to Alexandria

• Breakfast: Savor breakfast at your hotel before meeting your guide in the lobby.
• Museum of Egyptian Antiquities (Tahrir Square): Explore classical museum galleries showcasing over 250,000 authentic pharaonic artifacts spanning 5,000 years of civilization, highlighted by gold funerary masterworks, jewelry, and treasures from King Tutankhamun's tomb.
• Pause for sweeping views and photo opportunities of central Cairo and the River Nile.
• The Citadel of Saladin: Ascend the Mokattam Hills to explore the medieval mountain fortress constructed in 1183 by Saladin to defend Cairo against Crusader armies.
• Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali: Step inside the grand Ottoman-style domed mosque designed by architect Yousif Boushnaq, admiring its alabaster-clad walls, ornate courtyards, and panoramic city vistas.
• Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a traditional Egyptian restaurant.
• Return to Alexandria: Relax on your private drive back to Alexandria. Upon arrival, take advantage of photo stops outside the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the Citadel of Qaitbay (standing on the footprint of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse) before drop-off at your hotel, airport, or cruise ship.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

• Round-trip private overland transfers between Alexandria and Cairo in modern air-conditioned vehicles (Port/Hotel pickup and drop-off)
• 1 Night 5-star hotel accommodation in Cairo (Bed & Breakfast basis)
• Full-day guided touring on Day 1 (Saqqara, Memphis, Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Valley Temple)
• Full-day guided touring on Day 2 (Egyptian Museum, Saladin Citadel, and Mosque of Muhammad Ali)
• 2 Lunches included during sightseeing days (beverages excluded)
• Professional licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide throughout the trip
• All entrance tickets to sites listed in the itinerary
• Chilled bottled mineral water provided in vehicle
• All service charges, road tolls, and municipal taxes

Exclusions

• Entry Visa to Egypt (Fast-track assistance available upon arrival if needed)
• Optional evening activities (Pyramids Sound & Light Show or Nile Dinner Cruise)
• Beverage orders during lunches
• Gratuities / Tipping

Tour Add-ons & Travel Notes

Executive Luxury Van Upgrade

Upgrade your overland transit to an executive luxury van featuring extra legroom, high-comfort reclining seats, dual-zone climate control, onboard Wi-Fi, and cold refreshments.

Professional Vacation Photographer

Hire a professional photographer to accompany your tour across the Pyramids, Saqqara, or Citadel for $50 per day to capture high-resolution portraits.

Port Flexibility

This tour is fully customizable for cruise ship travelers: it can depart from Alexandria Port and conclude at Port Said Port (or vice versa) to align with cruise sailing schedules.

Packing Tips

Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for sandy terrain and bring a sun hat, sunglasses, and high-SPF sunscreen.

Child Policy

• 0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge
• 2 – 11.99 years: 50% of adult tour rate
• 12+ years: Full adult rate

For reservations, customized port departures, and private VIP upgrades, contact us at: [email protected]