Memphis and Dahshur from Alexandria Port
Memphis and Dahshur from Alexandria Port
Private Shore Excursion with an Expert Egyptologist
Explore Memphis and the Dahshur pyramids on a private shore excursion from Alexandria Port, with the route and return buffer tailored to your ship schedule.
Local experts since 2007 • Private guide • Free quote with no obligation
PrivateFor your party
Port pickupAlexandria
FlexibleShip schedule
Private guideLanguage by request
Clear quoteBefore booking
Price on requestTailored to your date
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Memphis and Dahshur 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 pre-agreed terminal meeting point and review the day’s route against the ship’s schedule.
Stop 2Drive to the Memphis area
Private transfer
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Drive to the Memphis area
Travel south toward the ancient capital. Port clearance and traffic affect the journey, so timing is confirmed for your date.
Stop 3Explore Memphis Open-Air Museum
Ancient capital
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Explore Memphis Open-Air Museum
See the museum’s outdoor remains, including major sculptural pieces. Check current opening arrangements and admissions in your quote.
Stop 4Continue to Dahshur
Royal necropolis
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Continue to Dahshur
Travel to Dahshur to view the Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid. Entry inside a pyramid, where available, may require a separate ticket and is subject to site rules.
Stop 5Time for a local break
Rest stop
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Time for a local break
Pause for refreshments or a meal according to the agreed itinerary. Your quote identifies what is included and any personal expenses.
Stop 6Return to Alexandria Port
Ship schedule
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Return to Alexandria Port
Drive back with a return buffer agreed around your ship’s all-aboard time. Confirm the full port-day feasibility before booking.
Request Your Tour
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 Memphis and Dahshur from Alexandria Port
Explore the principal places and optional experiences included in the proposed route.
Memphis Open-Air Museum
See the colossal statue of Ramesses II and key remains of Egypt’s ancient capital.
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Alabaster Sphinx
Learn about Memphis monuments and the open-air museum collection with your guide.
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Bent Pyramid at Dahshur
Compare the change in angle that marks Sneferu’s Bent Pyramid.
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Red Pyramid
View another landmark in the development of pyramid construction at Dahshur.
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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: Memphis guide; Dahshur pyramid tour; Saqqara necropolis guide. For official visitor or heritage information, consult UNESCO World Heritage listing for Memphis and its Necropolis.
Memphis and Dahshur from Alexandria Port FAQ
Read the practical answers before requesting your private tour.
Tour planning and booking
Can Memphis and Dahshur fit a cruise port day?+
We check port hours, the long road route, opening times and return buffer first. The final proposal sets realistic time at each site.
Are Memphis and Dahshur entrance tickets included?+
Your quote lists site admission and any separate pyramid-entry ticket. Confirm the inclusions before booking.
Can we go inside the Red Pyramid?+
Access depends on current site rules, opening arrangements and your preference. Any extra ticket or physical requirements will be stated in the quote.
Is this a private tour?+
Yes, the excursion is arranged for your party with private transport and a guide; the quote confirms vehicle size and language.
Will we make it back before all-aboard?+
The return plan uses the confirmed ship schedule and an agreed buffer. Traffic and port procedures remain outside the operator’s control.
What should I wear?+
Wear comfortable closed walking shoes, sun protection and modest practical clothing for outdoor archaeological areas.
What do you need to prepare the quote?+
Send your ship name, port hours, travel date, party size, guide language and whether you want any pyramid-entry option.
Explore Egypt with Local Experts
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Discover More Alexandria Port Tours
For ideas before you travel, read King Sneferu and pyramid building, then explore our Alexandria day tours from the port to plan another stop.
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Plan Your Memphis and Dahshur from Alexandria Port
Send your preferred date, ship schedule and group size for a personalized proposal.