Discover Alexandria’s rich history on a private guided day trip from Cairo. Visit iconic sites with an Egyptologist guide. Book your adventure now!
Discover Alexandria’s rich history on a private guided day trip from Cairo. Visit iconic sites with an Egyptologist guide. Book your adventure now!
- Alexandria Library - Begin your journey with a pickup from your hotel in Cairo and travel to Alexandria. The tour starts at the Library of Alexandria, the largest library globally, housing 8 million books. Visit the President Sadat Museum and the open court, where you can view statues of Alexander the Great and Ptolemy I, discovered underwater…
- Alexandria Library - Begin your journey with a pickup from your hotel in Cairo and travel to Alexandria. The tour starts at the Library of Alexandria, the largest library globally, housing 8 million books. Visit the President Sadat Museum and the open court, where you can view statues of Alexander the Great and Ptolemy I, discovered underwater nearby. Our guide will describe the library’s exterior design, and you’ll have opportunities for photo stops. Note: The Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays, Saturdays, and public holidays. A ticket is required to enter the reading area.
- Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - Explore the interior of the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa, the largest Roman cemetery with three levels carved into the rock.
- Pompey’s Pillar - Drive by Pompey’s Pillar and pause for a photo stop. It was erected in honor of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century.
- Ancient Roman Amphitheater - Visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria, featuring displays of sunken monuments discovered in Alexandria’s East harbor.
- Saint Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral - The vehicle will take you to St. Mark’s Church, the oldest church in Africa.
- Alexandria Unknown Naval Soldier Memorial - Pass by the Unknown Soldiers Memorial.
- Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi - The vehicle will transport you to the city’s most beautiful and largest mosque, with a photo stop at the Abbo Elabbas Mosque. Walk by Egypt’s oldest funfair.
- Montazah Gardens - Visit Montazah Palace Gardens, the royal gardens of King Farouk, Egypt’s last king. Enjoy a photo opportunity at King Farouk’s royal palace and explore the queens’ royal beaches.
- Alexandria - Tour guides are available in languages other than English, subject to availability. If your preferred language guide is unavailable, a live English tour guide will be provided, along with an audio guide in your chosen language.

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch Meal
- Qualified Egyptologist guide (If option selected)
- Entrance fees
- Transport by air conditioned car
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch Meal
- Qualified Egyptologist guide (If option selected)
- Entrance fees
- Transport by air conditioned car
- Gratuities, Tipping for Guide, Driver (Recommended)
- Additional fees for pick up from airport (10$ per person)
- Gratuities, Tipping for Guide, Driver (Recommended)
- Additional fees for pick up from airport (10$ per person)
Alexandria is at least 11-12 hours round trip from Cairo so it pays to use your time effectively. Make the absolute most of those precious hours on this door-to-door tour that covers the library, the Roman Amphitheater, the corniche and harbor, the site of the lighthouse, the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Montazah Palace Gardens, Stanley Bridge, the Mosque of…
Alexandria is at least 11-12 hours round trip from Cairo so it pays to use your time effectively. Make the absolute most of those precious hours on this door-to-door tour that covers the library, the Roman Amphitheater, the corniche and harbor, the site of the lighthouse, the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Montazah Palace Gardens, Stanley Bridge, the Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi, El Nabi Daniel Mosque and many other stops. Explore Alexandria in style with an Egyptologist guide See highlights of the city ancient, modern, and Islamic Learn about Alexandria’s fascinating heritage from your personal guide Travel from Cairo in comfort with door-to-door round-trip transfers
- Allotted time is for the round trip transfer from Cairo to Alexandria and return
- We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.