Schedule: Daily Departures
Duration: Approximately 4 to 5 Hours
Pickup Time: 10:00 AM (Customizable upon request)
Pickup & Drop-off: Alexandria Hotels or Cruise Ship Terminal (Private Round-Trip Transfer)
Tour Type: Private Chauffeured & Guided Shopping Excursion
Tour Highlights
Alexandria provides a unique shopping landscape that pairs high-end Mediterranean lifestyle centers with centuries-old artisanal alleyways. Whether you seek premium international designer labels overlooking the sea, genuine long-staple Egyptian cotton garments, handmade gold cartouche jewelry, or exotic spices, this private half-day shopping excursion offers private chauffeured transit, luggage storage, and dedicated local coordination.
- San Stefano Grand Plaza: Explore Alexandria’s premier luxury seaside retail complex, housing prestigious international fashion brands, multi-level retail concourses, specialty cosmetic stores, cinema complexes, and open terraces facing the Mediterranean Sea.
- Egyptian Cotton & Fine Linens: Shop for authentic world-famous Egyptian long-staple cotton bed linens, casual wear, scarves, and luxury embroidered textiles.
- Optional Historic Bazaars (Zan'et El Setat & Gold Souk): Add an authentic cultural dimension by exploring Alexandria's oldest alleys for handmade jewelry, brass handicrafts, leatherwork, and spices.
- Private Chauffeured Logistics: Travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with secure in-vehicle storage for all your shopping bags throughout the trip.
- Hassle-Free Door-to-Door Service: Enjoy prompt pickup and return directly from your hotel lobby or cruise port terminal.
Detailed Tour Itinerary
10:00 AM: Hotel or Cruise Port Pickup
- Your private Ramasside Tours shopping coordinator and chauffeur greet you in your Alexandria hotel lobby or at the passenger terminal of Alexandria Port holding a personalized name sign.
- Settle into your modern, air-conditioned vehicle for a scenic drive along the Mediterranean Corniche toward the elite district of San Stefano.
- Along the way, your guide discusses Alexandria’s retail scene, highlights the best local goods to buy, and shares valuable bargaining tips.
Luxury Shopping at San Stefano Grand Plaza
- Arrive at San Stefano Grand Plaza, the crown jewel of modern retail in Alexandria, located along the seaside promenade.
- Spend leisurely hours exploring the expansive multi-story shopping mall:
- Fashion & Footwear: Browse flagship boutiques featuring recognized international labels, European pret-a-porter collections, and Egyptian fashion houses.
- Egyptian Cotton & Leather Goods: Shop premium Egyptian cotton shirts, bed linens, towels, and genuine leather bags and accessories.
- Jewelry & Watches: Discover elegant watchmakers and contemporary gold and silver jewelers.
- Beauty & Specialty Stores: Browse artisanal soaps, Middle Eastern perfumes, and essential oils.
- Take a break at one of the mall’s terrace cafes overlooking the Mediterranean Sea for an espresso, fresh fruit smoothie, or light lunch.
Optional Extension: Historic Downtown Bazaars (Mansheya District)
- (Optional Souk Visit): For travelers interested in heritage goods and traditional market culture, your driver can transfer you to the historic Mansheya quarter:
- Zan'et El Setat (The Women's Alley): Walk through narrow labyrinthine covered lanes filled with colorful bolts of cloth, belly dancing costumes, beadwork, and brass souvenirs.
- The Gold Market (Souk El Saghah): Window shop rows of glittering shops displaying handcrafted 18k and 21k gold jewelry, custom cartouches, and silver filigree.
- Spice & Herb Markets: Purchase whole spices, hibiscus flowers (Karkadeh), saffron, and herbal teas from historic family-run apothecary stalls.
02:30 PM: Return Transfer to Hotel
- With all your shopping purchases safely loaded into your vehicle, enjoy a relaxing coastal drive back.
- Arrive comfortably at your Alexandria hotel or cruise ship dock.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Private door-to-door transportation in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional licensed English-speaking local escort/guide
- Safe, dedicated luggage and shopping bag storage in the vehicle
- Chilled bottled mineral water throughout the excursion
- All parking fees, road tolls, service charges, and local municipal taxes
Exclusions
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Personal shopping expenses and purchases
- Meals, snacks, and beverages at mall cafes (Optional lunch at an ocean-view restaurant available for $15 per person)
- Professional vacation photographer add-on
- Gratuities / Tipping
Tour Add-ons & Travel Notes
Executive Luxury Van Upgrade
Upgrade your shopping outing to an executive luxury van featuring extra legroom, plush reclining leather captain chairs, dual-zone climate control, onboard Wi-Fi, and cold beverages.
Professional Vacation Photographer
Hire a dedicated vacation photographer to capture candid lifestyle portraits along the Mediterranean Corniche, San Stefano terrace, or historic souks for $50 per day.
Accepted Payment Methods in Stores
Major international credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, and American Express) are widely accepted across San Stefano Grand Plaza boutiques. If visiting traditional souks, carrying local currency (Egyptian Pounds) is recommended for smaller purchases and artisan stalls.
Shore Excursion Assurance
For cruise ship travelers docking at Alexandria Port, this tour features guaranteed terminal gate pickup and return timed safely ahead of your vessel's departure.
Child Policy
- 0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge
- 2 – 11.99 years: 50% of adult tour rate
- 12+ years: Full adult rate
Recommended Alexandria & Egypt Day Tours
- Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo: Discover the classical Mediterranean capital on a full-day private journey from Cairo covering the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Roman Amphitheatre, and Fort Qaitbay.
- Cairo to Alexandria Archaeological Day Tour: A dedicated historical expedition from Cairo covering the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, and sunken Roman ruins.
- Alexandria City Highlights Day Tour: A classic 5–6 hour guided orientation exploring the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, historic downtown quarters, and the royal gardens of Montaza Palace.
- Alexandria Archaeological Day Tour: An in-depth Greco-Roman circuit within Alexandria covering the underground tombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Kom El Dikka, and the coastal citadel.
- Alexandria Historical Tour with the Graeco-Roman Museum: Explore over 40 renovated galleries of classical antiquity masterworks alongside major coastal landmarks.
- Alexandria Scuba Diving Adventure: Explore submerged ruins beneath the Eastern Harbor, including Cleopatra’s sunken palace and the ancient Pharos Lighthouse blocks.
- Alexandria Ghosts & Mysteries Tour: An evening storytelling walk exploring illuminated coastal citadels, royal garden lore at Montaza, and the infamous alleys of Raya and Sakina.
- Day Tour to Cairo from Alexandria: Travel from the Mediterranean coast to the Giza Plateau to marvel at the Great Pyramids, Sphinx, and the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities.
- Alexandria Food Tour: Taste authentic Egyptian coastal flavors, street snacks, freshly fried Ta'ameya, Kebda Iskandarani, and Mediterranean seafood.
- Alexandria Airport Layover Tour: Maximize transit waiting times at Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) with a chauffeured private city excursion.
- Alexandria by Night Tour: Experience evening coastal charm with a traditional horse carriage (Hantour) ride along the Corniche and Stanley Bridge.
- Cairo Tour from Borg El Arab Airport: A same-day private express tour from Alexandria's airport directly to Cairo's Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum.
- Overnight Cairo Tour from Alexandria: A 2-day private excursion covering Saqqara, Memphis, the Giza Plateau, the Citadel of Saladin, and the Egyptian Museum.
- Wadi El Natrun Monasteries Tour: Journey south into the sacred desert depression to explore the four active 4th-century Coptic Christian desert monasteries.
- Overnight Desert Safari to Siwa Oasis: A 2-day desert expedition from Alexandria visiting El Alamein, Marsa Matrouh, the Shali Fortress, and the Great Sand Sea.
- Rosetta (Rashid) Cultural Day Tour: Visit the Nile delta port where the Rosetta Stone was unearthed, complete with an estuary boat ride and Ottoman brick mansions.
- El Alamein World War II Battlefield Tour: Pay tribute at the WWII Military Museum, Commonwealth War Cemetery, and German and Italian coastal memorials.
For bookings, customized shopping itineraries, and private VIP upgrades, contact us at: [email protected]
