--- title: "Alexandria Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/alexandria description: "Cleopatra's city at the mouth of the Nile" --- # Alexandria ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท Egypt ยท Eastern Mediterranean > "Cleopatra's city at the mouth of the Nile" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 16.5h - **Visiting Sailings:** 125 - **Cruise Lines:** 9 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Oct (27 sailings), Apr (16 sailings), Nov (15 sailings) ## About Alexandria Stepping ashore in Alexandria, you notice the city's mix of ancient architecture and Mediterranean atmosphere. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, it still carries its history. The waterfront has Roman ruins and the Citadel of Qaitbay, built on the site of the legendary Pharos Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Corniche, a busy seaside promenade, is a good vantage point for harbour views. The Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the modern successor to the ancient library, is worth a visit for its architecture alone. The cruise terminal is a short distance from the centre, and taxis or shuttles make it easy to get around. Most visitors use Alexandria as a base for day trips to the Giza Pyramids, about three hours by road. The city's own Greek and Roman ruins are less crowded and often overlooked. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** EGP (Egyptian Pound) - **Language:** Arabic - **Timezone:** Africa/Cairo (UTC+2) - **Tipping:** 10-15% at restaurants (baksheesh culture) ## Location Coordinates: 31.2151, 29.8992 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Alexandria/@31.21507,29.89917,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Alexandria&ll=31.21507,29.89917&z=13) ## Things to Do in Alexandria Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~17h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [All inclusive private Giza pyramids,Sphinx & highlights of Cairo](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f457077b-51be-4109-a973-c31417170c23.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (304) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ136 | Viator | | [Alexandria Full Day Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/31600eda-d66b-43c9-9344-114f218e5e86.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (219) | 6h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ59 | Viator | | [Full Day to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara & Dahshur.](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/aeabd79e-e017-4eab-b420-7d73592c56b4.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (180) | 8h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ209 | Viator | | [Half Day Giza Pyramids and Sphinx](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/95d06d9a-a98d-4a25-954e-f7be3dc24490.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (90) | 8h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ163 | Viator | | [Mirette Tour in Alexandria from Alexandria hotels and Alexandria Port](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/97e967b9-b3c1-4e49-8697-306ef9e74d15.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (43) | 8h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ92 | Viator | | [Private Romantic Nile Felucca Sunset Dinner in Cairo](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ba590452-4538-4d8e-ba24-2fe2b2dc2abc.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (37) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ44 | Viator | | [Alamein full day tour from Alexandria](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b4579f64-ecda-4009-84d1-03059845f09e.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (33) | 7h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ86 | Viator | | [Food Lover Taste Of Egypt in Alexandria](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b92c46dd-49e1-4f95-9ac6-88ce63b6de7b.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (34) | 5h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ51 | Viator | | [Private full-Day Sightseeing Tour in Alexandria](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/77d84dbc-58b7-44f7-8acf-29ee402f449f.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (29) | 8h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ73 | Viator | | [Ultimate Fayoum Desert VIP Adventure Bedouin Feast](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/24136d5a-3ab7-4b78-8d7e-a25c2240a85e.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (27) | 5h 59m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ50 | Viator | | [Private Tour to Giza pyramids & Grand Museum from Alexandria Port](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/ad6f9a4d-9659-439c-8368-94a4e28f4f24.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (42) | 10h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ207 | Viator | | [Full-DayTour to Sakkarh,Memphis and Gizah Pyramids](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/7251eaf7-fc7c-44ec-8bf1-73f6c16aea79.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (37) | 10h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ73 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Port Said](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/port-said.md): 124 nm - [Suez Canal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/suez-canal.md): 129 nm - [Ain Sokhna (Cairo)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/middle-east-arabian-gulf/ain-sokhna-cairo.md): 158 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - [TUI Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises.md) - [Virgin Voyages](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/virgin-voyages.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise โ†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/7-night-cruise-from-piraeus-athens~RCL-RHAPSODY-20281028-7.md)** - **Price:** โ‚ฌ708 per person (โ‚ฌ1,416 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - **Ship:** [Rhapsody Of The Seas](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean/rhapsody-of-the-seas.md) - **Duration:** 7 nights - **Departure:** 2028-10-28 - **Itinerary:** 7 Night Cruise from Piraeus (Athens) ## Featured Cruises from Alexandria Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Timeless Gems of the Aegean & Nile โ€“ Katakolon, Rhodes & Alexandria](https://cruisello.com/cruises/timeless-gems-of-the-aegean-nile-katakolon-rhodes-alexandria~MSC-LIRICA-20261104-11.md) | MSC Lirica | MSC Cruises | 2026-11-04 | 11 | โ‚ฌ729 | | [Azure Horizon โ€“ Santorini & Alexandria](https://cruisello.com/cruises/azure-horizon-santorini-alexandria~RCL-RHAPSODY-20270521-7.md) | Rhapsody Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2027-05-21 | 7 | โ‚ฌ798 | | [Pharaohs & Frescoes โ€“ Alexandria & Santorini](https://cruisello.com/cruises/pharaohs-frescoes-alexandria-santorini~VGL-SCARLET_LADY-20270610-10.md) | Scarlet Lady | Virgin Voyages | 2027-06-10 | 10 | โ‚ฌ2,305 | ## Browse Cruises - 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