Norwegian Jewel Shore Excursion: Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum

If you’re sailing on the Norwegian Jewel and docking in Alexandria, skip the ship’s shore excursion desk and book directly with us — a private guide and vehicle, at your own pace, typically at better value than a group excursion booked through the cruise line.

This excursion takes you straight from Alexandria Port to Cairo, covering two of Egypt’s absolute must-sees: the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, followed by the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to the complete Tutankhamun collection — all timed precisely around your Norwegian Jewel’s schedule in port.

✅ Pickup & drop-off directly from Alexandria Port
✅ Private air-conditioned vehicle
✅ Professional Egyptologist guide
✅ Timed precisely around your Norwegian Jewel’s schedule
✅ Return to port at least 2 hours before departure

Your Day

Meet your guide at Alexandria Port and drive to Giza (approximately 2.5 hours) to explore the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx. From there, continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum — the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization — to see Tutankhamun’s golden mask and treasures, displayed together publicly for the first time since the tomb’s discovery in 1922. After lunch, we’ll drive you back to Alexandria Port in time for your ship’s departure.

Price: From $110 per person

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I make it back to the Norwegian Jewel on time?
Yes — we plan your excursion around your ship’s exact departure time, with a comfortable buffer built in for Cairo traffic and return transfer.

Is it cheaper to book with you instead of through Norwegian’s shore excursion desk?
Often, yes — a private tour gives you your own guide and vehicle rather than a shared group bus, typically at better value than the cruise line’s own excursion pricing.

Do I need a visa to leave the ship for this excursion?
Most passengers on organized shore excursions can disembark without a separate visa for short visits — check with Norwegian based on your nationality to confirm.

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