Shore Excursions in Egypt

See the ancient world come alive in a 3-hour Luxor shore excursion to the Temples of Karnak sound and light show. Learn the imperial history of Thebes as you walk the colonnades of the sprawling complex with your Egyptologist guide, and listen to the pharaohs narrate their own remarkable stories. Sit on the shores of a sacred lake as statues and sanctuaries light up, and experience Egypt's remarkable antiquities firsthand. 

Spend a day exploring the beautiful city of Hurghada on this private sightseeing tour. Upon arrival in Safaga you'll meet your friendly driver and take off on a memorably journey into this world-famous destination. Venture into the Big Mosque, the port area, St Mary Church and enjoy free time shopping in the bustling bazaars on this three-hour shore excursion.

Go to shore and head deep into the Egyptian desert on a 2.5-hour quad biking excursion from Hurghada. Learn to maneuver your quad bike then steer for the sand; climb towering dunes, navigate narrow canyons and open up the throttle on broad plains. Ride through the desert terrain for an hour and soak up the African sunshine, then return to your ship in Hurghada's port.  

Discover the Temples of Karnak and Luxor Temple on a 3-hour private shore excursion from Luxor port, and explore ancient ruins with an Egyptologist guide. Walk through the Avenue of Sphinxes into Karnak's entrance, and see towering sanctuaries, intricate pillars and a broad, sacred lake.  Follow the footsteps of pharaohs in the sprawling Luxor Temple, where hieroglyphic bas-reliefs depict Egyptian scenes and stories, and massive statues of Ramses II keep guard at the gate. Work with your personal guide to customize this tour, and experience Egypt's iconic antiquities firsthand. 

Go under water without even getting wet on this Hurghada Shore Excursion that includes a Sinbad submarine ride under the famed Red Sea. Get an up close look at coral reefs, tropical fish, marine life and clear blue waters during this unforgettable adventure. Travelers are sure to enjoy this unique experience that's unlike any other Red Sea experience.

Step on shore at Luxor port and explore the West Bank of the Nile, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple on a 4-hour private tour with an Egyptologist guide. Go deep into Thebes' sprawling necropolis and discover the ancient world's most iconic burial sites. Walk the extraordinary colonnade at the Temple of Hatshepsut and learn the story of a powerful queen that became the first female pharaoh; gaze up at the weathered Colossi of Memnon, towering statues that have guarded a mortuary temple for more then three millennia. 

Discover Ras Mohamed National Park on a full-day Sharm El Sheikh shore excursion, and discover the Red Sea's thriving reefs and brilliant fish. Board a boat into the park and watch for passing dolphins, then slip into the water to explore a world-class snorkeling destination. Swim alongside bright clownfish or rent a snorkeling mask and hunt for moray eels; take in the sunshine and enjoy an on-board lunch before returning to your ship in Sharm El Sheikh. 

Visit Ras Mohamed National Park on an independent, 6-hour shore excursion from Sharm El Sheikh. Meet your guide in port and drive into the park, then explore on your own. Discover ancient fossils, desert flora and enjoy the arid coastal landscape; spot flocks of migrating shore birds, and try to catch a glimpse of the park's elusive desert foxes and turtles. Pause for lunch in the park's restaurant then head for the beach to swim, sunbathe or snorkel in the warm waters of the Red Sea.

Visit the remarkable Abu Simbel Temples on a private tour from Aswan that explores ancient sanctuaries carved straight into a sandstone mountain. Travel to the edge of Lake Nasser in the comfort of a private, climate-controlled vehicle, enjoying expansive views of the Nubian desert along the way. Upon arrival, explore temples dedicated to Ramses II and his wife Nefertari, with extraordinary artwork that brings the ancient world to life.