Giza Saqqara and Ibn Tulun Mosque from Alexandria Port
Giza Saqqara and Ibn Tulun Mosque from Alexandria Port
Private Shore Excursion with an Expert Egyptologist
A private Cairo-area shore excursion linking the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara and Ibn Tulun Mosque. Because this is a long port-day route, feasibility is checked against your ship’s hours.
Local experts since 2007 • Private guide • Free quote with no obligation
PrivateFor your party
Port pickupAlexandria
FlexibleShip schedule
Private guideLanguage by request
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Price on requestTailored to your date
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Giza Saqqara and Ibn Tulun Mosque from Alexandria Port Itinerary
Each stop is planned around the confirmed port schedule, road conditions, opening hours and your interests. Details, inclusions and any optional admissions are stated in your written quotation.
Alexandria Port Private Excursion
Meet your guide and driver at the agreed point; travel times and sightseeing order are confirmed against your ship’s schedule.
Stop 1Meet at Alexandria Port
Port pickup
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Meet at Alexandria Port
Meet your driver at the agreed terminal point. First we compare the port hours with the distances between Giza, Saqqara and historic Cairo.
Stop 2Travel toward Giza
Road transfer
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Travel toward Giza
Drive from Alexandria to the Cairo area in a private vehicle. Traffic and port formalities set the practical sightseeing window.
Stop 3Explore the Giza Pyramids
Giza Plateau
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Explore the Giza Pyramids
Visit the pyramid area with your Egyptologist. Your guide can help prioritize site viewpoints and ticket choices.
Stop 4Continue to Saqqara
Step Pyramid complex
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Continue to Saqqara
If the schedule allows, explore Saqqara’s Djoser complex and discuss which tombs or areas are open. Extra admissions are confirmed in writing.
Stop 5Visit Ibn Tulun Mosque
Historic Cairo
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Visit Ibn Tulun Mosque
See the mosque’s architecture and spiral minaret if opening hours and route timing permit. Visitors should follow site rules and dress modestly.
Stop 6Return to Alexandria Port
Ship schedule
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Return to Alexandria Port
Begin the drive back with the buffer agreed around your ship’s all-aboard time. The final route may be adjusted after checking the port window.
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Send your preferred date, ship name, docking and all-aboard times, number of travellers and guide language. We will review the schedule and send a written quotation; submitting this form does not confirm a booking.
Highlights of the Giza Saqqara and Ibn Tulun Mosque from Alexandria Port
Explore the principal places and optional experiences included in the proposed route.
Giza Pyramids
Explore the pyramid plateau with an Egyptologist and choose key viewpoints for your available time.
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Saqqara Step Pyramid
Discover Djoser’s Step Pyramid and the wider necropolis when access and timing permit.
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Ibn Tulun Mosque
See the historic mosque and its distinctive spiral minaret; dress respectfully for a religious site.
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Saqqara reliefs
Add archaeological context to the necropolis visit; individual tomb access may require separate tickets.
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Price on Request
We prepare the rate for your date and group size after checking the port schedule, requested inclusions and optional stops.
Solo traveller
Private vehicle and guide
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2–3 travellers
Private service for your party
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4–6 travellers
Vehicle sized to your group
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7+ travellers
Availability confirmed individually
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No price or booking is confirmed until you receive and accept a written quotation. Optional tickets, meals and experiences are listed separately.
Why Choose This Private Excursion?
Practical planning and clear inclusions help you decide whether this port-day route suits your group.
Private planning
Your driver and guide are arranged for your party, with the port schedule considered before the route is confirmed.
Local Egyptologist
A guide can add context to the monuments and collections; preferred language is confirmed with your request.
Route matched to your ship
We check port hours, road distances and attraction opening times when building the proposal.
Clear optional costs
Tickets, meals, special galleries and extra experiences are itemized instead of assumed.
Flexible priorities
Tell us which stops matter most so we can make a practical plan for your available time.
Direct contact
Use the enquiry form or WhatsApp to share cruise details and get a tailored written proposal.
Tour Inclusions and Exclusions
Review the written quotation for the confirmed services on your date.
Arranged for your tour
- Private air-conditioned transport for the agreed route
- Alexandria port pickup and return, if confirmed in the itinerary
- Private guide in the agreed language, when available
- Route planning around your ship’s published port schedule
- Assistance confirming visitor arrangements before the tour
Confirm in your quote
- Entrance and timed-entry tickets
- Special tomb, museum or restricted-area admissions
- Meals, drinks and dietary requests
- Optional camel ride, felucca or other activity
- Tips, personal purchases and anything not listed as included
Prepare for Your Visit
Practical details are confirmed for your travel date and each attraction’s visitor rules.
Start and timing
Share the ship’s docking and all-aboard times. The operator confirms a realistic start, route and return buffer before accepting the plan.
Clothing and comfort
Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate, respectful clothing. Bring sun protection for outdoor archaeological sites.
Tickets and access
Opening hours, timed entry, photography rules and special admissions can change. Confirm the current arrangements and ticket inclusions in writing.
Useful reading: Saqqara guide; Ibn Tulun Mosque guide; Giza, Saqqara and Memphis tour. For official visitor or heritage information, consult UNESCO World Heritage listing for Memphis and its Necropolis.
Giza Saqqara and Ibn Tulun Mosque from Alexandria Port FAQ
Read the practical answers before requesting your private tour.
Tour planning and booking
Can all three locations fit in my port day?+
The route is long. We check your docking window, traffic, attraction hours and return buffer before recommending the final itinerary.
Are Saqqara tomb tickets included?+
The quote will list standard admission and any tombs or special areas that need an extra ticket.
Can I enter Ibn Tulun Mosque?+
Visit access depends on opening hours and current site rules. Dress modestly and follow guidance at the mosque.
Will we return before the ship sails?+
The proposal is planned around the ship’s confirmed all-aboard time with a stated buffer; road and port conditions can still affect timing.
Is there a private guide?+
The tour is arranged as a private excursion with a guide and vehicle for your party. The quote confirms language and vehicle size.
Can we remove one stop?+
Yes. If the available window is limited, you can prioritize Giza, Saqqara or historic Cairo before confirmation.
What details should I send?+
Send the ship name, port hours, date, number of guests, guide language and which of the three sites matters most.
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Plan Your Giza Saqqara and Ibn Tulun Mosque from Alexandria Port
Send your preferred date, ship schedule and group size for a personalized proposal.