What are shore excursions?
Shore excursions are quick trips for the travelers whose ships stop at any Egyptian port for one or two days. It is an opportunity to visit the nearby cities and explore the wonderful highlights of Egypt. Whether you stop at Alexandria port, Port Said, Safaga, Ein Sokhna or any other Port in Egypt, well planning can ensure that you will see as much as time afford.
Egyptian ports:
Owing to its unique location, surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea from the North and the Red Sea from the East, Egypt has many significant ports overlooking both seas. Some of the main Egyptian ports are Alexandria port and Port Said located on the Mediterranean Sea,Ein El Sokhna and Safaga ports on the Red Sea.
Egypt's shore excursions:
Egypt is the cradle of ancient civilization, famous for its Pharaonic and Greco-Roman monuments. If your ship is calling at one of the Egyptian ports, why not to take advantage of your time and enjoy a quick trip highlights every possible site as the pyramids, temples or tombs found in many cities in Egypt.
Stopping at Alexandria port, a wide variety of quick trips will be available for you. You can enjoy an over day trip to Al Alamein village and the WW II cemeteries, or a full day tour in the Roman sites of Alexandria.
Your shore excursion may also extend to Wadi Natroun, the actual birthplace of the Christian monasticism. Furthermore, you can enjoy an overnight trip to Cairo visiting the Great pyramids of Giza, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Egyptian museum, exhibiting artifacts from the Pharaonic period including the treasures of the Child-King Tutankhamun, and much more.
Arriving at Port Said or El Ain El Sokhna Ports, you will enjoy an over day trip highlights the most famous sites in Cairo.
An over day excursion from Safaga is a unique experience you shouldn't miss as you will visit the splendid monuments of Luxor, including the splendid Karnak & Luxor temples and the Valley of the Kings among many other Egyptian monuments.
If your ship is calling at any Egyptian port, Alexandria, Port Said, Safaga, Ein El Sokhna, or even the Jordanian port, El Aqqaba, look no further than Memphis Tours to arrange your quick trip in Egypt or Jordan. Our helpful representative and tour guide will be waited for you at the agreed port to escort you through your trip.
