Red Sea & Egypt Shore Excursions
Aqaba for Petra, Safaga for Luxor, and Port Said and Alexandria for Cairo.
Choose your port »Red Sea & Egypt Ports
These are gateway ports. Each one is pleasant enough on its own, but most passengers use it as a launch point for one of the great ancient sites, a long road trip away.
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Plan your Red Sea & Egypt port days
Tell us your ship, dates, ports and interests. A cruise specialist can arrange private or small-group port days with pier pick-up and a prompt return to your ship.
Request a custom shore plan »Red Sea & Egypt — FAQ
Is the trip to Petra or Luxor worth the long drive?
For many passengers it is the reason for the cruise. Expect a full day with a lot of time on the road, and wear sturdy shoes, since both sites involve long walks over uneven ground.
Are there shorter options from the Red Sea ports?
Yes. Aqaba and Safaga both sit on coral-fringed coastline, so snorkeling, glass-bottom boats and beach time are easy alternatives. From Aqaba, the red desert of Wadi Rum is closer than Petra.
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