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1 Day tour to Alexandria from Cairo: Discover Ancient Wonders and Iconic Landmarks
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151 Ratings
Hada'iq El Qobbah
Embark on a captivating 1-day tour from Cairo to Alexandria and explore the ancient wonders and iconic landmarks of this historic city. Discover the grand Qaitbay Citadel, the striking Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and the historic Roman Amphitheater. Book now for a hassle-free journey!
Embark on a captivating 1-day tour from Cairo to Alexandria and explore the ancient wonders and iconic landmarks of this historic city. Discover the grand Qaitbay Citadel, the striking Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and the historic Roman Amphitheater. Book now for a hassle-free journey!
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cairo - The day begins at 7:00 am with a pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza by a guide, followed by a transfer in a private air-conditioned vehicle to Alexandria, which is 220 km from Cairo. Arrival in Alexandria is around 10 am to start the tour.
- Ancient Roman Amphitheater - Visit the Roman Theater, featuring marble seats for up…
- Cairo - The day begins at 7:00 am with a pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza by a guide, followed by a transfer in a private air-conditioned vehicle to Alexandria, which is 220 km from Cairo. Arrival in Alexandria is around 10 am to start the tour.
- Ancient Roman Amphitheater - Visit the Roman Theater, featuring marble seats for up to 800 spectators, galleries, sections of mosaic flooring, and a pleasure garden surrounded by Roman villas and baths.
- Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - Explore the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa, which include tombs on three levels and the Triclinium, where relatives once sat on stone benches to honor the deceased. The site also features reliefs of bearded serpents and 2nd Century AD statues of Sobek and Anubis in Roman armor.
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina - Visit the new Library of Alexandria, the largest library in the world with 8 million books. It is located on the site of the ancient lighthouse, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and near the palaces of Farouk, the last king in Egypt’s history.
- Fort Qaitbey - Explore the Qaytbay Citadel and El Mursi Abu Elabas, where you can enjoy a leisurely walk along the Corniche.
- Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi - Discover the historic legend of El Mursi Abu Elabas, a 13th-century Egyptian mystic, with themed products adorned with details and symbols reflecting the holy man’s life.
- Cairo - The tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel in Cairo, with an expected return around 7:00 pm.
What's Included
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
- Bottle of water
- Share guide in Alexandria (If option selected)
- Entry fees (If option selected)
- Lunch at local restaurants (Local Egyptian Food) (If option selected)
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
- Bottle of water
- Share guide in Alexandria (If option selected)
- Entry fees (If option selected)
- Lunch at local restaurants (Local Egyptian Food) (If option selected)
What's Not Included
- Personal Items
- Tipping
- Personal Items
- Tipping
Additional Information
Experience the enchanting allure of Alexandria with our 1 Day Tour from Cairo to Alexandria. This captivating excursion invites you to journey through history and appreciate the stunning wonders of this ancient city. The itinerary includes visits to iconic sites such as the majestic Qaitbay Citadel, the impressive Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and the…
Experience the enchanting allure of Alexandria with our 1 Day Tour from Cairo to Alexandria. This captivating excursion invites you to journey through history and appreciate the stunning wonders of this ancient city. The itinerary includes visits to iconic sites such as the majestic Qaitbay Citadel, the impressive Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and the historic Roman Amphitheater. Our knowledgeable guides will provide insights into the historical importance of each site. We prioritize safety, comfort, and authenticity to ensure a truly enjoyable and seamless experience.
Note: The Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays, but you can still take photos from the outside.
- Entry fees includes basic area only
- Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
- Note: Alexandria Library is Closed on Friday so you will be able to take Photos from outside
- Note : The itinerary includes approximately 4 to 5 hours for sightseeing in Alexandria, with the remaining time allocated for pickup, drop-off, and travel between Cairo and Alexandria, which typically takes around 3 hours each way.
Location
6th of October Bridge
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
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Glorious_c
Apr 9, 2026
Great tour. The sites... - Great tour. The sites were amazing. The history of the city with the castle, the underground catacombs, the mosque, the Mediterranean Sea, the Library and seeing the locals.
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Don_h
Apr 1, 2026
Cairo to Alexandria - 10 hr Guided Tour - Very nice tour of Alexandria. Driver, Wahid, was great and the tour guide, Mohammad, did a great job. Be prepared for the long drive, and the Egyptian traffic. But, overall worth the effort and price.
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Michele_s
Mar 14, 2026
Beautiful tour of Alexandria - We loved the walk! Car good driver and guide super dear, it was a nice ride safe, the guide left us free and knew the script well
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Sengfoo_h
Mar 4, 2026
Good Day Trip to Alexandria from Cairo - Overall the tour was good, filled with details of Egyptian history. Our guide Reem is very knowledgeable and helpful with meeting our needs. The driver Belal met us on time and we had a pleasant ride.
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Claire_c
Mar 18, 2026
Lovely day - A long day with lots of driving, but got to see some amazing sites. Our guide was very polite but not as informative as some can be, was nice to be left to explore the site at our own pace
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Pedro_g
Mar 19, 2026
Disappointed - The vehicle that took us was small, uncomfortable, dirty and in poor condition (even with the windshield broken). Very scarce lunch. The very nice guide
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Anastasia_r
Mar 7, 2026
Car-and-Driver-only trip to Alexandria. - We booked a car-and-driver-only trip to Alexandria.
The driver arrived on time, which we appreciated. However, upon arrival we discovered he had picked up the wrong guests because he did not confirm names. We had to involve hotel staff to contact the company and arrange a swap at a meeting point. This caused unnecessary confusion and delayed the start of our trip.
During the tour, we were told that the Alexandria Museum and the library were closed and that we would not be able to enter the mosque. However, the driver still took us to the mosque and the library to take photos outside. We later learned that the museum was in fact open and that entry to the mosque was permitted. We were appropriately dressed, so attire was not the issue. This left us feeling misinformed and disappointed.
As we entered Cairo, the driver requested additional payment for “parking and toll gate fees,” stating they were not included in our booking. I explained we would verify this at the hotel once we had internet access to contact the operating team. He later dropped the request but then repeatedly asked for tips for taking photos and pointing out infrastructure during the drive. While tipping is customary and appreciated, the repeated requests felt uncomfortable. He was still tipped in the end.
The most concerning moment occurred when I asked how much longer to the hotel. The driver showed me his phone with a translated message that read, “I’m tired of you today.” It appeared the translator captured something he had said before showing the time. Regardless of circumstances, that comment was unprofessional and disappointing.
Aside from the driver’s conduct, Alexandria itself was beautiful and the overall itinerary was good. However, the experience was affected by the issues mentioned above. I would still recommend friends to use the service but to be careful.
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Beneditocarlos_c
Feb 26, 2026
12 hours that ended up being 9 hours - The driver was punctual. We left at 7:00am and, shortly after, we were in Alexandria. All promised attractions of the tour were offered by the driver. We decided not to know the Roman Amphitheatre to have more time in the Library of Alexandria; however, in the Library the driver only gave us the already defined time of the tour (1 hour). In summary: the 12-hour ride ended up happening in just 9 hours, as we were back at 16:00h with the driver passing the impression of being in a hurry to resolve his private matters.
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Lloydian_b
Mar 31, 2026
Waste of money and time - Awful - do not waste time or money if coming from Cairo.
1) ‘10h itinerary with 1h in each site’. I spent no more than 10-15 minutes at all sites except citadel. Left Alex within 3.5h of arriving. Spent most of time in back of dirty car (inside and out!) with no AC! Picked up 6am, arrive Alex 930am. Left Alex at 1pm. In Alex for 3.5h, with no more then 1h-1.5 at sites total. Felt very rushed.
2) Guide not very knowledgeable. Guide shared 1-2 facts then was left to ‘explore’, explore what? Had to really question guide to get information, even then it was lacking.
3) Lunch? Served smell bowl of koshary at corner of busy junction during peak traffic. Covered in exhaust fumes. Meal cost no more than 60EGP yet I paid a premium for lunch in my ticket? Daylight robbery!
4) Car was not ‘latest model’. Other groups on same private tour (confirmed by guide) were in nice, new, spacious (4x4) and **washed** cars. My car was dirty both outside and in!
5) No water given
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Raymondjosephfadri
Mar 6, 2026
Worst trip ever - Im very disappointed with the service today:
1. You informed us that bottled water is included, however driver insists it’s not. We bought our own as a result. It’s the second time I. Booked with you wherein water is not provided.
2. You did not mention to us that the Library of Alexandria is closed on Fridays, and still proceeded with our booking even though the itinerary says otherwise.
3. We barely spent time on the Mosque. 2 minutes. Because of Ramadan. If everything is short handed today, why even bother booking.
4. We spentONLY 40 minutes each on the citadel, catacomb, andthe ampitheatre despite in the booking it says one hour. Driver insists that it is due to Ramadan, even though our tours beforehand took longer
I dont understand why we arepaying full price for a whole day tour if you are givng us a half day experience.
5. We requested to eat. Driver suggested we eat in a fish market. He says only cash is allowed, but it turns out card is also allowed.
6. We were not accomodated during this fish market an we were really hungry, we just asked the driver to take us to Mcdonalds. Suddenly, the driver insisted that we eat the food whil going home because of Ramadan, when he was perfectly okay with waiting for us in the fish market.
7. As a result of eating inside the car, i got very dizzy and got a very wild headache
All I am saying is that I respect Ramadan, but please do not advertise a whole day tour if that is not what we are getting. We only went to 3/5 of the places we visited, and seemingly those three felt very rushed
This is the last time im booking this tour group even if i still have many days in Egypt
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