Explore Cairo’s Cultural Icons from Sokhna Port

When you arrive at Sokhna Port, our friendly representative will be there to greet you and assist you in starting your unforgettable Egypt tour of Cairo.

Begin your journey with a two-hour exploration of the world-famous Egyptian Museum, housing one of the largest collections of ancient Egyptian exhibits. Walk past age-old sarcophagi and gaze up-close at the amazing treasures of King Tutankhamun. Since he died so young, Tutankhamun is perhaps the most iconic pharaohs of Egypt, mainly because of the tremendous wealth that was discovered in his tomb—there are also lots of unanswered questions revolving around his untimely death.

Continue your shore excursion from Cairo is the fortress-turned-museum of Citadel Salah al-Din, a majestic medieval fortress towering over the skyline. Above many minarets and domes of Islamic Cairo, the site boasts of military might and historic eloquence.

Inside the citadel lies the splendid Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali. Constructed in 1805 under the supervision of a Turkish architect, it channels Ottoman grandeur through a huge central dome, alabaster walls that glow, and vibrant stained-glass windows. And it ranks among Cairo's most gorgeous Islamic monuments. 

If time permits, a walk through Khan El Khalili would seal your day. This will let you witness the local culture at its most lively-from bright souvenirs and traditional crafts to spices and hawkers.

Your day ends with the guide taking you back to your cruising vessel at Sokhna Port, creating a deep tie linking Egypt's layered past with her vibrant present.