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Alexandria Private Day Tour From Cairo

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Alexandria Private Day Tour From Cairo

Overview

Begin your lovely day by meeting your guide at your hotel. This full-day private tour to Alexandria will take you on a journey through the city’s ancient history. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle as your guide shares fascinating stories about Alexandria. Start with "The Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa," an underground burial site with a mix of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman styles. Visit "Pompey's Pillar," a towering Roman column, and pass by the modern "Alexandria Library," a tribute to the ancient world’s knowledge center. Explore the Citadel of Qaitbay, built on the site of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, and finish with the Roman Theater, a well-preserved piece of the city’s Roman history. • Convenient pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. • Stay hydrated with bottled water provided. • Learn in-depth knowledge from a local guide. • Enjoy comfortable, air-conditioned private transportation between sites.

Highlights

  • Private tour
  • Hotel pickup

What's included

  • Transport by air-conditioned car
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Frequently asked questions

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Can I cancel my booking?
This experience isn't refundable. Check the operator's policy before you book.
What's included?
Transport by air-conditioned car · Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviews

4.9
★★★★★
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Scenic56077008370
★★★★★
May 2026

Speedy transportation. Great food. Amazing historical sites. Alexandria is a beautiful coastal city!

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Brucerife
★★★★★
Mar 2026

This tour delivers as advertised The driver was prompt at my downtown hotel which was not on the list and did a great job of negotiating Egyptian traffic for the day The guide “Ella” who has a background in archaeology and tourist guide did a wonderful job in presenting the details and background stories on the catacombs, Pompey’s pillar, ancient Roman theatre, the library of Alexandria, Qaitbay Cidadel and providing a fresh fish lunch on the coast Both were extremely friendly and informative I had a wonderful day and hope those reading this have the good fortune to share a day with this tour

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Moni58
★★★★★
Feb 2026

Our driver and guide were both warm, friendly and responsive to our requests and their English was exceptional. It was a long day and we saw so much. Our guide was emerging as a guide and I would suggest that she improve her knowledge of the sites, but I really liked her and I know her knowledge will improve. I'm glad I went to Alexandria to experience it's wonders.

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Sashma H
★★★★★
Dec 2025

We had a wonderful day trip to Alexandria thanks to our guide Alaa, Gaber. From the moment we arrived from Cairo, she was warm, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable, making the long day (11:00 am–5:30 pm) both enjoyable and enriching. The tour covered five key sites that beautifully intertwine Alexandria’s layered history, including the area surrounding the legendary Library of Alexandria, the Citadel, the Catacombs, the Roman Amphitheatre, and Pompey’s Pillar. Despite the seasonal crowds, Alaa explained interesting facts on each site clearly and thoughtfully, sharing all the important detai

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Climber64953567183
★★★★★
Dec 2025

We had a good time in Alexandria, the drive was smooth and our tour guide Mr. Eslam showed us all the attractions and explained the history very well, he is veey polite and knowledgeable and gave us a very good experience of the city. Our pickup was delayed due to a critical emergency from the previous driver but the tour company arranged for another driver and made sure we had a comfortable trip and as a compensation they arranged for a awesome lunch for us, we are very happy with the hospitality.

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K_Phoebe
★★★★★
Dec 2025

Eslam, my tour guide, shared fascinating insights about Alexandria’s history, and I learned so much thanks to his knowledge and kind personality. And Momen Abozaid, the tour driver, was equally also very kind, punctual, and made the journey comfortable.

3,519 EGP/ per person
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