Discover Alexandria's Wonders: Full-Day Private Tour from Cairo
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Overview
Staying in Cairo needn't mean missing out on visiting the beautiful Mediterranean city of Alexandria. This private tour, led by an Egyptologist guide, allows you to get to know Egypt's second city in just one day. Explore the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, the Serapeum, the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Roman amphitheater, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and be back in Cairo by evening.
Giza · 162 Day Trips · typical ~6,894 EGP · 3,417 EGP — good value
What's included
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Qualified Egyptologist guide (Optional)
- ✓Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- ✓Private tour
- ✓Bottled Water on board
- ✓All Taxes and service charge
- ✓Entrance Fees ( Optional)
- ✓Lunch ( Optional)
- ✓Guaranteed to skip the lines
- ✕Gratuities
Itinerary
- 1Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa
- 2Pompey's Pillar
- 3Citadel of Qaitbay
- 4Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- 5Lighthouse of Alexandria
- 6Ancient Roman Amphitheater
Frequently asked questions
- How long is this experience?
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- Can I cancel my booking?
- Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.
- What's included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off · Qualified Egyptologist guide (Optional) · Transport by air-conditioned minivan · Private tour · Bottled Water on board · All Taxes and service charge · Entrance Fees ( Optional) · Lunch ( Optional) · Guaranteed to skip the lines
Reviews (71)
Our day trip to Alexandria was nice. Mohamed was our driver and extremely cautious/kept us safe on the 2.5 hr drive. Wael was our guide and very knowledgeable about Alexandria. Lunch at Fish Market was delicious and had a full view of the Mediterranean Sea. Wael was helpful in switching 1 fish meal for chicken instead. Great meal. He also helped us to find an ATM before our return to Cairo. But, we were very disappointed because Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays, so we did not get to see inside. The tour company should have told us it was closed Fridays, and offered a different day or an
Los lugares que visitamos son increíbles y el guía fue muy amable y se nota que sabe mucho. Es una lástima que un lugar así esté lleno de basura, sobre todo las playas, las cuales parecen más un basurero.
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“Our day trip to Alexandria was nice. Mohamed was our driver and extremely cautious/kept us safe on the 2.5 hr drive. Wael was our guide and very knowledgeable about Alexandria. Lunch at Fish Market was delicious and had a full view of the Mediterranean Sea. Wael was helpful in switching 1 fish meal for chicken instead. Great meal. He also helped us to find an ATM before our return to Cairo. But, we were very disappointed because Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays, so we did not get to see inside. The tour company should have told us it was closed Fridays, and offered a different day or an”
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