Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo Private Guided Tour
Alexandria, Egyptby Regal Heritage Tours
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
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Overview
Discover the legendary city of Alexandria on a private day trip from Cairo and explore one of Egypt’s most fascinating Mediterranean destinations. Travel comfortably from Cairo to Alexandria in a private air-conditioned vehicle and spend the day discovering the city’s ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Mediterranean heritage. Your Alexandria sightseeing tour begins at the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, one of Egypt’s most fascinating underground archaeological sites. Explore the ancient rock-cut tombs and discover the unique combination of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artistic influences. Continue to Pompey’s Pillar, one of Alexandria’s most recognizable ancient monuments and an important surviving landmark from the Roman period. Then visit the impressive Qaitbay Citadel, built on the site traditionally associated with the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria. Located directly on the Mediterranean coast, the citadel offers spectacular sea views and excellent photography opportunities.
What's included
- Private hotel pickup and drop-off
- All taxes and service charges
- Bottled water
- Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa visit
- Alexandria full-day sightseeing tour
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina photo stop
- Pompey’s Pillar visit
- Qaitbay Citadel visit
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Food
- Gratuities
- Any optional activities
- Any services not mentioned under “What’s Included”
Itinerary
- 1
Alexandria
9 hours
Discover Alexandria on a private full-day trip from Cairo. Explore the mysterious Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, see Pompey’s Pillar, visit the legendary Qaitbay Citadel overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, and experience the famous Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Enjoy private transportation, an English-speaking Egyptologist guide, and a personalized journey through Alexandria’s ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Mediterranean history.
Meeting and pickup
Please provide your hotel or accommodation name, full address, and a reachable phone number when booking. Pickup is available from hotels and accommodations in Cairo and Giza. Our driver will meet you at the agreed pickup time at the hotel entrance or designated pickup point. Please be ready 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. If your accommodation is located in a restricted or hard-to-reach area, we will contact you in advance to arrange the nearest convenient pickup point. If you are staying at an airport, private apartment, Airbnb, or other accommodation without a clear entrance, please provide detailed pickup instructions.
Good to know
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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