Two pyramids and a phoenix in the Egyptian desert
Amazing Adventures Don’t Come Better Than Egyptian Cruise Vacations
An Egypt cruise opens a window onto one of the world's most enduring civilizations, shaped by the Nile and by thousands of years of history. At Alexandria, your port of call on the Mediterranean, Egypt's story takes on a distinctly cosmopolitan character. Founded by Alexander the Great, the city became one of the ancient world's leading centers of learning and exchange, and its legacy still shapes the atmosphere of the modern city. of learning and exchange, and its legacy still shapes the atmosphere of the modern city.
Today, Alexandria combines a long seafront, layered architecture, and monuments that reflect its Greco-Roman and Egyptian heritage. The Bibliotheca Alexandrina pays tribute to the memory of the city's ancient library, while the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, the Roman Amphitheatre, and Fort Qaitbey recall the many civilizations that have left their mark here. Looking out over the Mediterranean, Alexandria offers a compelling introduction to Egypt beyond the familiar images of desert and tombs.
For those wishing to explore further, excursions to Cairo and the Giza Plateau reveal another side of the country's remarkable past. In Cairo, mosques, markets, and broad city avenues reflect the energy of one of the Arab world's great capitals, while at Giza the pyramids and Great Sphinx remain extraordinary monuments of the ancient world. Together, Alexandria and Cairo offer two distinct perspectives on Egypt: one maritime and Mediterranean, the other monumental and Pharaonic.
Celestyal Cruises to Egypt
Egypt Cruise Highlights
The Mystery of the Mummies
Were the Great Pyramids of Giza built as monumental tombs for Egypt's pharaohs? How were these vast structures planned and constructed with such remarkable precision? Explore these enduring questions - and more - through a deeper look into the ancient world of Egypt.
Amazing Masterpieces
A visit to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo is often one of the highlights of a journey through Egypt. Home to an extraordinary collection of ancient treasures, it offers the chance to see objects associated with Tutankhamun and statues linked to the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, whose names are closely tied to the pyramids of Giza.
Laidback Lifestyle
Along al-Muizz Street, minarets, domes, and finely detailed stone facades create one of Cairo's most atmospheric historic settings. The surrounding streets are full of movement and noise, yet they also reveal the everyday rhythm and resilience that shape life in the city.
