ScheduleDurationPickup Time
EverydayApprox. 5 – 6 hours.Depends on your Cruise ship arrival

 

 

Tour Highlights:

  • Saint Mark’s Church.
  • El Nabi Daniel Mosque.
  • Greek Orthodox Patriarchate (Church of the Annunciation).
  • Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue (Jewish Synagogue of Alexandria).
  • Historic Alexandria city center
  • Abbo El-Abbas Mosque.
  • Sidi Yakut Mosque.
  • Sidi Abasiry Mosque.
  • Delicious Lunch at a local restaurant.

 

Tour Prices:

Single2- 3 Persons4-6 Persons7-10 Persons
170 $95 $85 $75 $

 

Join a Small Group (16-35) Per Person $ 65

 

Included:

  • Pick up services from Alexandria port & return.
  • all transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Private Egyptologist Guide.
  • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
  • Lunch at local restaurant (drinks not included).
  • Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour.
  • All Service charges & taxes.

Excluded:

  • Tipping
  • any extra not mentioned.

Step beyond the port and into the spiritual soul of Alexandria, this unique experience takes you through the city’s remarkable religious landmarks, where Christian, Jewish, Greek, and Islamic traditions once flourished side by side.

Your WOW TOURS EGYPT guide will be waiting for you inside Alexandria Port or outside the main gate according to port procedures, holding a sign with your name. You will then begin your journey in a modern air-conditioned vehicle, carefully timed and organized to ensure a smooth and comfortable shore excursion from start to finish.

Your journey begins at Saint Mark’s Church, believed to be the oldest church in Africa and one of the most sacred Christian sites in Egypt. Deeply connected to the legacy of Saint Mark himself, the Evangelist and author of the second Gospel. Marvel at its elegant structure, soaked in centuries of devotion, and learn about its profound significance for Egypt’s Coptic Christian heritage.

Only a short distance away stands El Nabi Daniel Mosque, one of the city’s most intriguing landmarks. Blending Islamic spirituality with local legend, the site is closely linked to stories surrounding Alexander the Great and the hidden mysteries of ancient Alexandria.

The experience continues to the beautifully restored Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue, a rare reminder of Alexandria’s once-thriving Jewish community. Elegant and rich in symbolism, it stands today as one of the most remarkable synagogues in the Middle East.

Explore the majestic Greek Orthodox Patriarchate (Church of the Annunciation), a magnificent beacon of Byzantine architecture and Orthodox tradition. This active Patriarchate still leads the Greek Orthodox community in Alexandria and echoes the city’s rich Hellenistic-Christian roots — a spiritual bridge between East and West.

Continue through Alexandria’s historic center, where traces of Greek, Jewish, Italian, and Arab communities still shape the atmosphere of the city today. The Islamic side of Alexandria comes beautifully into focus at Abbo El-Abbas Mosque, the city’s largest and most iconic mosque, known for its grand white domes and elegant Islamic design. Nearby, visits to Sidi Yakut Mosque and Sidi Abasiry Mosque offer a quieter glimpse into the city’s spiritual traditions and local character.

To complete the experience, you will enjoy a delicious lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant, offering time to relax and absorb the atmosphere of Alexandria before beginning your return journey.

Throughout the day, the route is designed for smooth transitions, efficient timing, and comfortable pacing, allowing you to experience Alexandria’s rich diversity without feeling rushed.

At the end of the tour, you will return comfortably to Alexandria Port with a clear timing buffer built into the schedule, ensuring a relaxed and punctual arrival back to your ship.

Optional:

  • Enjoy a city tour in Alexandria by a horse carriage.
  • Enjoy a tour to Alexandria national Museum.
  • Enjoy a tour to Greek & Roman Museum.
  • Enjoy a tour to Alamein and World War II remains and cemeteries.
  • Enjoy a tour to Rosetta and the Egyptian countryside. 
  • Enjoy a tour to Pyramids and Egyptian Museum.
  • Enjoy a tour to Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum.
  • Enjoy a tour to Pyramids and National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.
  • Enjoy a tour to Old Cairo and Alabaster Mosque.
  • Enjoy a tour to Siwa Oasis.
  • Enjoy a Foodie tour and taste the delicious Egyptian & oriental food.
  • Enjoy a Photo tour – Kodak time – and keep the best memories.
  • Enjoy a tour to the religious sites and feel the spiritual atmosphere.

Notes:

  • Tour timing is adjusted to your ship’s schedule
  • Modest clothing is recommended for religious sites
  • Female guests are advised to carry a scarf for mosque visits
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Some religious sites may have entry restrictions during prayer times
  • Return buffer time is always included for peace of mind

Why Choose WOW TOURS EGYPT for Your Alexandria Heritage Experience

  • Private, personalized shore excursion
  • Expert local guides with cultural insight
  • Smooth and efficient route planning
  • Seamless port pickup and return
  • Comfortable, modern transportation
  • Trusted by cruise travelers worldwide
Couple holding WOW TOURS EGYPT sign at the entrance of the Hanging Church in Coptic Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
Group of female travelers holding WOW Tours Egypt sign at the entrance of Ben Ezra Synagogue in Coptic Cairo, Egypt
Couple standing in front of Saint George mosaic inside the Hanging Church in Coptic Cairo
Couple holding WOW TOURS EGYPT sign at the entrance of the Hanging Church in Coptic Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
Group of ladies posing at the Hanging Church entrance in Coptic Cairo with WOW TOURS EGYPT
Group of travelers with WOW Tours Egypt sign in front of the Hanging Church mosaic in Coptic Cairo
Group of women travelers smiling with WOW Tours Egypt sign at the Hanging Church in Coptic Cairo
Traveler holding a WOW Tours Egypt sign in front of Saint George icon inside the Hanging Church in Coptic Cairo
Woman holding WOW TOURS EGYPT sign at Abu Serga Church in Coptic Cairo, Cairo
Couple holding WOW TOURS EGYPT sign at Abu Serga Church in Coptic Cairo, Cairo
Cairo Front (13)//
Couple holding WOW TOURS EGYPT sign standing between wooden columns at the entrance of the Hanging Church in Coptic Cairo
Ancient Coptic ceiling fresco inside a monastery in Wadi El Natrun showing saints and religious scenes
Coptic mural in Wadi El Natrun monastery depicting the baptism of Jesus with angels above the water
A couple poses with a WOW Tours Egypt sign in front of Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria, Egypt, under a bright blue sky.
Smiling guests hold a WOW Tours Egypt sign at Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria, Egypt, with the Egyptian flag waving above the fortress.
A group of guests enjoys golden hour at Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria, Egypt, holding a WOW Tours Egypt sign with the fortress behind them.
A smiling couple holds a WOW Tours Egypt sign at Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria, Egypt, enjoying a relaxed visit by the Mediterranean coast.
A solo traveler sits overlooking Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria, Egypt, holding a WOW Tours Egypt sign with palm trees and the fortress in view.
Two travelers pose in front of Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria, Egypt, holding a WOW Tours Egypt sign during a guided tour.
A group of travelers stands in front of Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria, Egypt, holding a WOW Tours Egypt sign during a guided tour.
Happy guests standing at the historic Pompey's Pillar in Alexandria, holding WOW TOURS EGYPT sign.
Couple holding WOW Tours Egypt sign beside a stone sarcophagus in the open area of the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa in Alexandria
Cairo Front (4) //
Alexandria port Background (16)
A guest raises a WOW Tours Egypt sign in front of Qaitbay Citadel entrance in Alexandria, Egypt, with the fortress and cannons behind.
A guest holds a WOW Tours Egypt sign at the entrance of Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria, Egypt, with cannons and the fortress leading into view.
Two guests smile at Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria, Egypt, holding a WOW Tours Egypt sign on a bright sunny day.
Two female travelers holding a WOW Tours Egypt sign inside the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa in Alexandria, with carved stone reliefs and columns in the background
Two female travelers posing with a WOW Tours Egypt sign near an ornate stone coffin at the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa in Alexandria.
Two ladies holding a WOW Tours Egypt sign beside a decorated stone sarcophagus in the open courtyard of the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa in Alexandria.
Two ladies holding a WOW Tours Egypt sign inside the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa in Alexandria, with carved stone reliefs and columns in the background