Egypt
Rhapsody's second home, Egypt, has been known as the cradle of civilization for centuries and also a cradle for inspiration; the source of many people's discoveries and experiences.
From the majestic Giza Pyramids to the mighty Nile River flowing through the heart of Egypt, the stark Sahara Desert and the pristine beaches of the Red Sea, Egypt has it all.
With offices in Alexandria, Cairo, Port Said, Sharm el Sheikh, and Luxor, Rhapsody offers services in all of Egypt’s major ports (Alexandria, Port Said, Safaga, Suez, Adabeya, Sokhna, and Sharm El Sheikh).
We know Egypt like the back of our hands. Our founders have over 60 years of experience serving the cruise industry in Egypt and we are proud to say that we have all the necessary tools and local know-how to accommodate any size of operation better than anyone else.
Please contact us to find out more on our various excursions and services at this destination.
Founded by its namesake, Alexander the Great in 332 B.C., Alexandria is Egypt’s second largest city and chief harbor. Discover the city’s intriguing past at the Roman Catacombs of Kom El Shuquafa, Pompey’s Pillar, and the Citadel of Qait Bay, built on the foundation of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Guarding the northern entrance to the Suez Canal, Port Said is the second most important harbor in Egypt after Alexandria and a perfect gateway to the wonders of Cairo.
Travel to Cairo and marvel at the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx standing at the edge of the vast Sahara Desert. Visit the fabulous Egyptian Museum and see its awesome collection of artefacts or sail the River Nile on a luxurious cruise boat on the same timeless waterway traversed by Pharaohs, Queens and Nobles thousands of years before you.
Lying on the Red Sea coast, Safaga has become a popular Egyptian seaside resort specializing in water sports and diving holidays. But Safaga's real lure is being the 'gateway to Upper Egypt'.
Travel to Luxor across magnificent mountains and the eastern desert into the Nile Valley to see the resting places of Pharaohs and the temples and palaces which lie on either side of the world's longest river. Visit the breathtaking Karnak Temple and Luxor temple on the east bank and the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Habu Temple, Temple of Queen Hatchepsut, The Ramseum and Colossi of Memnon on the west bank.
Alternatively, within an hour’s drive on the coastal road from Safaga you can reach the bustling town of Hurghada, where you can relax at a top beachside hotel resort and find out more about the Red Sea’s underwater life through a unique submarine trip or experience the Bedouin’s life by joining a jeep and camel safari experience.
Guarding the southern entrance to the Suez Canal, Suez City is a major important harbor in Egypt on the same par with Port Said and Alexandria. Closer to Cairo, it’s the perfect gateway to the captivating wonders of the fabled city.
Located at the southern entrance of the Suez Canal the private port of Sokhna is a state-of-the-art maritime facility and a gateway to Cairo.
Located on the Sinai peninsula and drenched in year-round sunshine, Sharm El Sheikh is Egypt’s jewel on the Red Sea Riviera, a diving and snorkeling mecca destination. Also, the gateway to the earliest surviving bastion of Christianity, the Greek Orthodox Monastery of St. Catherine.
Believed to be the Mount Sinai of the Old Testament and the place where Moses encountered the Burning Bush and received the Ten Commandments.
