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The Great Sphinx of Giza in warm evening light with the Great Pyramid rising behind it

Private shore excursions in Egypt

Your ship brings you here. We bring Egypt to life.

Discover private shore excursions designed around your port of call, your interests, and your time ashore.

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Pyramids of Giza, Egypt · Photo: Alex Azabache

Find your shore excursion

We don’t have access to live ship schedules. Your times are checked with you before we quote.

Explore by port

Four ports. Four very different days ashore.

Choose the port where your ship calls. Each opens onto a different chapter of Egypt.

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  • Massive carved sandstone columns at Karnak Temple in Luxor under a blue sky

    Red Sea coast

    Safaga

    Luxor and ancient Egyptian heritage

    The Red Sea gateway to Luxor. Cross the Eastern Desert to the temples of Karnak and the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings.

    Explore excursions from Safaga Port
  • The Citadel of Qaitbay in Alexandria, a stone fortress flying the Egyptian flag

    Mediterranean coast

    Alexandria

    Alexandria sightseeing and Cairo and Giza excursions

    Egypt's Mediterranean city of Alexander and Cleopatra. Explore the city itself, or travel inland to the Pyramids of Giza and Cairo.

    Explore excursions from Alexandria Port
  • A white mosque with twin minarets on the waterfront at Port Said

    Suez Canal entrance

    Port Said

    Cairo and Giza excursions

    The northern entrance to the Suez Canal and a direct route to Cairo. Ideal for the Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum and historic Cairo.

    Explore excursions from Port Said Port
  • The Great Sphinx of Giza in warm evening light with the Great Pyramid rising behind it

    Gulf of Suez, Red Sea

    Ain Sokhna

    Cairo and Giza excursions

    On the Gulf of Suez, and the closest of our ports to Cairo. A desert highway leads to the Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum and historic Cairo.

    Explore excursions from Al Ain El Sokhna Port

Shore excursions

Excursions for every port of call

A selection of private itineraries from each port. Every one is reviewed against your ship's schedule before we quote.

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Planned for cruise passengers

Every itinerary begins with your ship's timetable

  1. Port pickup, arranged in advance

    We confirm where and when your guide will meet you, based on your port, terminal and ship, and send the details in writing before your cruise.

  2. Planned backwards from all-aboard

    Your arrival and all-aboard times set the shape of the day. We plan the return first, then fit the sightseeing around it, and say so if an excursion is not realistic.

  3. Private and accessible arrangements

    Excursions are planned for your group alone. Tell us about mobility needs, and we will advise on terrain and adapt the route where we can.

  4. Special requests, reviewed personally

    Dietary needs, a celebration, a particular tomb or gallery. Each request is reviewed and we confirm what is possible before you commit.

How it works

Three steps from enquiry to excursion

  1. 1

    Tell us your port and cruise details

    Your port, date, group size and, if you have them, your arrival and all-aboard times.

  2. 2

    Choose an excursion or ask for a tailored plan

    Pick from our itineraries or tell us what you would like to see.

  3. 3

    Receive your confirmed itinerary and quote

    We reply with the itinerary, arrangements and price. Nothing is booked until you accept.

Plan My Shore Excursion
Massive carved sandstone columns at Karnak Temple in Luxor under a blue sky

Where your ship takes you

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Luxor

Temples and royal tombs, reached from Safaga

Explore Luxor
Hot-air balloons rising at sunrise over the Valley of the Kings in Luxor

Luxor from Safaga

Make your hours ashore unforgettable.

Some cruise days are made for the beach. Others are for walking among the columns of Karnak at mid-morning, or standing at the foot of the Great Pyramid. We help you choose the day that suits your port, your pace and the hours you have.

Explore Safaga excursions

Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Egypt · Photo: Joe deSousa

From our excursions

Real guests, real days ashore

  • Guests of Narmer Tours in front of the Great Sphinx, with the Great Pyramid behind
    Great Sphinx, Giza
  • Guests of Narmer Tours among the columns of the Great Hypostyle Hall at Karnak
    Karnak Temple, Luxor
  • Guests of Narmer Tours in front of the Citadel of Qaitbay
    Citadel of Qaitbay, Alexandria
  • Guests of Narmer Tours at the entrance of the Grand Egyptian Museum
    Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza
  • Guests of Narmer Tours outside the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
    Bibliotheca Alexandrina
  • Guests of Narmer Tours at the foot of the Great Pyramid of Giza
    Great Pyramid, Giza

Questions

Practical answers before you enquire

Can’t find your answer? Contact us.

How does port pickup work?

Your guide meets you at the port once your ship has cleared passengers to go ashore. Because terminals and disembarkation procedures differ by port and ship, the exact meeting point, timing and how to recognise your guide are confirmed in writing with your itinerary.

What happens if my ship arrives late?

Ship timings can change. When you enquire, we ask for your scheduled arrival and all-aboard times so the itinerary can be planned around them. How a late arrival or a changed schedule is handled, including any changes to the itinerary or the price, is set out in the terms confirmed with your quote.

How much time do I need ashore?

It depends on the excursion. Alexandria city tours fit shorter calls, while Luxor from Safaga or Cairo and Giza from Alexandria or Port Said need a long day. Each excursion page lists an estimated duration, and you can check it against your arrival and all-aboard times. We confirm feasibility before quoting.

Are the excursions private?

Our itineraries are planned as private excursions for your own group, with your own vehicle and guide. Stops can be adjusted to your interests when you enquire.

Can you accommodate limited mobility?

Tell us about any mobility needs when you enquire. Each excursion page describes the walking and terrain involved, and we will advise honestly on what is comfortable, suggest alternatives, and confirm any arrangements, such as wheelchair availability, in writing.

Is a long excursion suitable for children?

Families are welcome to enquire. Several itineraries involve long drives, so let us know your children's ages and we can suggest a pace, breaks and sites that suit them. Child seats and any child pricing are confirmed with your quote.

How do payment and cancellation work?

Payment methods, deposit requirements and the cancellation policy are confirmed in writing with your quote, before you commit to anything. Submitting an enquiry does not create a booking or any obligation to pay.

Where is your cruise taking you?

Tell us your port and date. We will reply with suitable itineraries and a quote. An enquiry is not a booking.

Next: your contact details and any requests. No payment is taken.