Cairo Overnight Tour from Alexandria Port & Private Guide

Summary

Giza Pyramids & Old Cairo Two-Day Excursion with Local Insights

This private overnight trip from Alexandria port lets you walk beneath Giza’s pyramids, explore Saqqara’s ancient tombs, marvel at treasures inside the Egyptian Museum, and wander Cairo’s bustling bazaar—all with an expert local guide handling every detail so you can just soak it all in.

What’s the experience like?

“Welcome to Cairo!” That’s what our guide called out as we stepped off the ship in Alexandria, holding up a sign with my name. The drive into Cairo felt like watching the world change outside the window—fields fading into city blocks, the air growing warmer and busier. Our first stop was the Giza Plateau. Standing at the base of Cheops’ pyramid, I could actually see tiny chips in the ancient stone where wind and time had left their mark. Camels shuffled past us while vendors called out in Arabic, their voices mixing with the distant honking of city traffic.

After Giza, we made our way to Saqqara. The Step Pyramid looked almost otherworldly against the pale sky—our guide explained how it was Egypt’s very first pyramid, built for King Zoser. Lunch came just when we needed it: simple grilled chicken and rice at a small Cairo restaurant where locals chatted over strong tea. That night, I watched the city lights flicker from my hotel room window with a view of the pyramids—honestly surreal.

Morning brought fresh bread smells drifting up from breakfast downstairs before we set off for the Egyptian Museum. Inside, I got lost among golden masks and ancient statues; our guide pointed out details I’d have missed on my own, like tiny hieroglyphs carved into jewelry boxes. Later at the Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha, sunlight filtered through colored glass windows onto cool marble floors. We finished at Khan El Khalili bazaar—crowded alleys full of spices and copper lamps—before heading back to Alexandria just in time for our ship’s departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Alexandria to Giza Pyramids

• Meet guide at Alexandria Port
• Visit Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, Mykerinus and Great Sphinx
• Explore Saqqara Step Pyramids and lunch

Day 2 — Cairo Museum and Mosque Tour

• Visit Egyptian Museum
• Tour Salah el Din Citadel and Alabaster Mosque
• Explore Khan El Khalil Bazaar and return to Alexandria

Top questions

How long is the private overnight tour from Alexandria port to Cairo?

The tour lasts two days and one night, including pickup at Alexandria port and return in time for your cruise ship's departure.

Is accommodation included during this Cairo overnight trip?

Yes, your stay includes one night in a room with a view of the pyramids in Cairo.

What main sites are visited on this tour?

You’ll visit the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara Step Pyramid, Egyptian Museum, Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha, and Khan El Khalili bazaar.

Are meals provided during the excursion?

The tour includes lunch both days plus breakfast at your hotel in Cairo; bottled water is also provided throughout.

What’s included

Your journey comes with private pickup and drop-off right at Alexandria port, entrance fees to all major sites along the way, plus lunch each day at quality local restaurants and breakfast at your hotel overlooking the pyramids. Bottled water is always on hand during tours, and your friendly driver-guide takes care of every detail so you can focus on exploring Egypt’s highlights without any stress.