Ultimate Overnight Cairo Tour from Port Said with Return to Alexandria
Are you looking for an exciting and convenient way to explore Egypt’s vibrant capital? An overnight tour from Port Said to Cairo with a return to Alexandria offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in Egypt’s rich history, iconic landmarks, and bustling markets—all in a memorable short trip. This comprehensive guide will walk you through what to expect from this adventure, ensuring you make the most of your journey.
Cairo, Egypt’s bustling metropolis, is home to some of the world’s most famous archaeological sites, vibrant neighborhoods, and cultural treasures. An overnight tour from Port Said allows travelers to experience the essence of Cairo without long-haul travel. This tour typically starts early in the morning from Port Said, a strategic port city on the Mediterranean coast, and includes a scenic drive to Cairo, approximately 2-3 hours away.
1. Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
No trip to Cairo is complete without marveling at the Pyramids of Giza, the last remaining wonder of the ancient world. The Great Pyramid of Khufu, along with the Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, showcases Egypt’s incredible engineering and architectural prowess. Nearby, the iconic Sphinx, with its mysterious face, adds to the awe-inspiring experience. Guided tours provide insights into their history, construction, and significance.
2. Explore the Egyptian Museum
Situated in Tahrir Square, the Egyptian Museum houses an extensive collection of artifacts from ancient Egypt, including the treasures of Tutankhamun. Visitors can marvel at statues, mummies, jewelry, and papyrus scrolls, gaining a deeper understanding of Egypt’s ancient civilization.
3. Experience Cairo’s Islamic and Coptic Heritage
A visit to the historic Islamic Cairo district reveals stunning mosques, bustling markets like Khan El Khalili, and traditional architecture. The Coptic Cairo area features ancient churches and the Hanging Church, reflecting Egypt’s diverse religious history.
4. Enjoy Authentic Egyptian Cuisine
During the tour, travelers have the opportunity to savor local dishes such as koshari, falafel, and traditional baklava, immersing themselves in Egyptian culinary culture.
Transportation and Accommodation
Most organized tours provide comfortable transportation with air-conditioned vehicles. For overnight stays, options include hotels close to Cairo’s main attractions, allowing travelers to rest and prepare for the next day’s explorations.
Flexible Itinerary
While the main highlights are usually covered, tour operators often customize itineraries based on preferences and time constraints. Some tours include a Nile dinner cruise or visit to a local bazaar for souvenir shopping.
Return to Alexandria
After a fulfilling day in Cairo, the tour typically concludes with a return drive to Alexandria. This allows travelers to relax and enjoy the scenic coastal drive along the Mediterranean, reflecting on their Egyptian adventure.
An overnight Cairo tour from Port Said with return to Alexandria is an ideal way to experience Egypt’s most iconic sites in a short period. From the awe-inspiring pyramids to the bustling markets and historic mosques, this trip offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and adventure. Whether you’re a history buff or a curious traveler, this tour promises an enriching journey into Egypt’s ancient and modern marvels.
Plan your Egyptian adventure today! Book your overnight Cairo tour from Port Said and explore the wonders of Cairo with ease and comfort.
Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from Port Said Port upon your cruise ship arrival by the exit door, holding a sign with your name. Enjoy a private shore excursion from Port Said to Cairo, approximately 3 hours by an air-conditioned vehicle with one stop in the middle of the way, in case you need a rest.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be escorted by your private guide to visit the ever-famous Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from different period of Egyptian history. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection in the world. Over 250,000 overwhelming artifacts are presented.
Before extending your trip, you will be served with a warm delightful lunch meal at a high-quality restaurant.
After lunch, you will move on to Coptic Cairo to visit Babylon Fortress and the Hanging Church, Church of St. Barbara, Church of St. Sergius and Ben Ezra synagogue.
Enrich you tour with a visit to Amr Ibn El-Aas Mosque which is the very first mosque built in Egypt.
You will continue to explore through history as You will be transferred to the Citadel of Salah El-Din, where you will see the view of all Cairo, as you will visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque which is considered the largest to be built in the beginning of the 19th century the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) who ruled Egypt over 45 years & it is built in Baruk style.
If there is enough time, you will take a walk in Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the most Historically famous and oldest Market in the Middle East.
Finally, you will be escorted by your guide back to your cruise ship in Alexandria Port.
NB: Departure time from Cairo depends on the departure time of your ship at Alexandria Port.
| Room Type | Price/Person |
|---|---|
| Single Room | 500 $ |
| Twin Room | 350 $ |
| Triple Room | 300 $ |
| Room Type | Price/Person |
|---|---|
| Single Room | 350 $ |
| Twin Room | 225 $ |
| Triple Room | 200 $ |
| Room Type | Price/Person |
|---|---|
| Single Room | 400 $ |
| Twin Room | 250 $ |
| Triple Room | 200 $ |
| Room Type | Price/Person |
|---|---|
| Single Room | 300 $ |
| Twin Room | 200 $ |
| Triple Room | 180 $ |
Price quotes are in USD per person per tour except for celebration. Please inquire for the prices of New Year, Christmas and Easter.
Tipping for a job well done is customary and highly expected in Egypt though it is not obligatory. Please feel welcomed but not obliged to offer a tip to your service provider
Notes:
Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents (Maximum 1 OR 2 Child under 5 years old sharing parent’s room)
Children policy is not applied on all kinds of transportation (Flight, train or bus) full ticket payment is required
We are offering a considerable down payment of just 20% to secure your space on the tour including hotel room, cruise cabin, domestic flight ticket, and other travel-related services and 30% during Christmas, New Year and Easter Holidays. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days prior to your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination. Therefore, your booking will be a risk-free investment.
In case you cancel your trip, the following charges will be applied:
At any time after your booking is confirmed, Ancient Egypt Tours holds a 20% non-refundable deposit
7 days or less before departure, we will retain the 50% payment you have paid in relation to your booking.
We advise all clients to purchase travel insurance in the event that travel is unexpectedly interrupted due to illness. To confirm the booking, the client must pay a deposit of 20% of the total tour price.
Should the reservation be canceled, customers will be charged a fee depending on how far beyond the departure date the cancellation is made. To cancel, the Customer must notify the Tour Organizer in writing.
Full payment forfeiture in case of no show
All Transportation tickets are nonrefundable and there’s also a 5% transaction fee on refunds.
Here, at Ancient Egypt Tours, we prioritize your well-being and safety above all else and for that reason, we have adapted our cancellation policy to reflect our values. We offer a very flexible cancellation policy in case the government or the airline issues a NOT TO TRAVEL warning to the designated destination. In the event of this happening, we will refund you the amount paid according to cancellation policy, unless you prefer to keep your payment available for future travel credit and travel voucher that can be used towards any of the destinations, we operate tours in. You have the flexibility to apply this amount towards new travel services booked. Reservations will be adjusted to reflect these travel credits automatically.
After your tour is confirmed, we will email final confirmation and voucher to print and bring with you. Details will include contact numbers of your tour operator and customer care and additional information for your convenience.
