Private Tour Full Day · 12 hrsAlexandria Day Trip from Cairo
The full Alexandria highlights in one seamless day — Bibliotheca, catacombs, citadel and pillar.
From
$120/ person
Tours & Experiences in Alexandria
Alexandria Tours.
Discover Alexandria, Egypt's legendary Mediterranean city, where ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman history meet the sea. Explore the impressive Qaitbay Citadel, the mysterious Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar and the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina while experiencing the unique atmosphere of one of Egypt's most historic cities.
Mediterranean Egypt
Egypt's Mediterranean capital.
Alexandria is one of Egypt's most fascinating destinations, combining ancient history, Mediterranean scenery and a distinctly different atmosphere from Cairo and the Nile Valley. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, the city became the capital of Ptolemaic Egypt and developed into one of the most important centers of culture, learning and commerce in the ancient Mediterranean
Why visit
Why travellers choose Alexandria
- "Qaitbay Citadel occupies the exact site of the ancient Pharos lighthouse
- The catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa mix Egyptian, Greek and Roman funerary art underground
- The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is a modern answer to the library that was lost
- The Roman amphitheatre at Kom El Dikka is the only one of its kind in Egypt
- Seafood on the corniche is the best in the country"
Best time to visit
When to go
April to June and September to November are the most pleasant, with sea breezes keeping temperatures moderate. Summer is warm but far more bearable than Cairo or Luxor, which is why Egyptians come here in August. Winter is cool and can be genuinely wet — Alexandria gets more rain than the rest of Egypt combined, and storms occasionally close the corniche.
Travel tips
Good to know
- "The drive from Cairo takes about three hours each way, so start early
- The Bibliotheca closes on some public holidays — check before building a day around it
- Bring a light jacket between November and March; the sea wind is sharper than expected
- Book a seafood lunch at the harbour rather than leaving it to chance
- Two days lets you do it properly, but one long day covers the essentials"
Private Tours
Our Alexandria private tours.
Discover our handpicked private experiences with licensed Egyptologists.
Private Tour Full Day · 12 hrsView Tour
Private Tour Half Day · 4 hrsBibliotheca Alexandrina & Corniche
The modern library, its museums and a walk along Alexandria's famous seaside corniche.
From
$45/ person
Private Tour Half Day · 4 hrsRoman Alexandria Tour
Kom El Shoqafa catacombs, the Roman amphitheatre and Pompey's Pillar with an Egyptologist.
From
$50/ person
Private Tour Half Day · 4 hrsQaitbay Citadel & Old City
The 15th-century citadel on the site of the ancient lighthouse, plus the old Turkish quarter.
From
$45/ person
Private Tour Full Day · 8 hrsEl Alamein Battlefield Day Tour
The WWII battlefield, museum and cemeteries with a private guide and driver from Alexandria.
From
$110/ person
Private Tour 2 Days · 1 NightAlexandria Overnight from Cairo
A relaxed two-day Alexandria experience with a boutique seaside hotel included.
From
$260/ person
Egypt Packages
Egypt Packages Including Alexandria
Combine this destination with the rest of Egypt through carefully designed private journeys.
Private Package 4 Days · 3 Nights
4 Days Cairo & Alexandria Package
Cairo · Giza · Alexandria
Ancient capital paired with the Mediterranean pearl
Starting from
$1,200/ person
Private Package 10 Days · 9 Nights
10 Days Classic Egypt Explorer
Cairo · Alexandria · Luxor · Aswan
Cairo, Alexandria and the great cities of Upper Egypt
Starting from
$1,830/ person
Private Package 12 Days · 11 Nights
12 Days Classic Egypt Grand Tour
Cairo · Alexandria · Luxor · Aswan
The definitive classic Egypt itinerary in twelve days
Starting from
$1,900/ person
Private Package 10 Days · 9 Nights
10 Days Complete Egypt Explorer
Cairo · Alexandria · Luxor · Aswan
The great Egyptian cities and Mediterranean coast
Starting from
On Request
Private Package 12 Days · 11 Nights
12 Days Complete Egypt, Nile Cruise & Hurghada
Cairo · Alexandria · Luxor · Aswan · Hurghada
Egypt's greatest cities with a Nile cruise and Red Sea
Starting from
On Request
Private Package 15 Days · 14 Nights
15 Days Grand Egypt Journey
Cairo · Alexandria · Luxor · Aswan · Abu Simbel · Hurghada
Egypt in its entirety — culture, Nile cruise and Red Sea
Starting from
On Request
Tailor-Made
Build Your Dream Egypt Journey.
Combine Alexandria with day tours, Nile cruises and multiple cities into one seamless private itinerary designed around you.
Travel Guide
Reading on Alexandria
Best Day Trips from Cairo
Alexandria, Fayoum, Saqqara and the desert oases within reach of Cairo.
Read guideBest Things to Do in Alexandria
Mediterranean seafront, catacombs and the Bibliotheca.
Read guideAlexandria Day Trip from Cairo: Is It Worth It?
How to see Alexandria in a single day without missing the best of it.
Read guide FAQ
Alexandria tours, answered.
Everything you need to know before booking your Alexandria experience.
Absolutely — it offers a completely different character to the rest of Egypt with strong Mediterranean, Greek and Roman heritage.
Yes. Our private day trips run comfortably in a full day by air-conditioned car, with everything door-to-door.
Yes — summers are cooler than Cairo thanks to the sea breeze, and the corniche is especially beautiful.
Yes — every tour includes a licensed Egyptologist, private driver and modern vehicle.
Yes — the WWII battlefield and cemeteries can be visited as a full-day extension from Alexandria.