Pickup
Very early morning collection from your Cairo hotel.
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Private Day Tour
Alexandria Day Trip
Duration
12 Hours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Pickup
Included
Availability
Daily
Languages
Multiple Languages
Tour Overview
A private day trip from Cairo to Egypt's Mediterranean capital — catacombs, citadels and coastline.
Trade the desert for the Mediterranean on a private day trip to Alexandria — the city founded by Alexander the Great and home to Cleopatra's later dynasty.
With your Egyptologist you'll descend into the Kom El Shoqafa catacombs, wander Pompey's Pillar, drive along the corniche to the Qaitbay Citadel where the ancient lighthouse once stood, and visit the striking modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, before returning to Cairo in the evening.
Tour Highlights
- Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
- Qaitbay Citadel
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- Mediterranean Corniche
- Private Egyptologist
- Private A/C Transport
Tour Itinerary
Drive to Alexandria
2.5-hour desert-road transfer to the coast.
Catacombs & Pompey's Pillar
Roman and Ptolemaic Alexandria underground and above.
Qaitbay Citadel & Corniche
Seafront fortress on the site of the ancient lighthouse.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
The city's soaring modern library and cultural centre.
Return
Comfortable evening drive back to Cairo with hotel drop-off.
What's Included
Included
- Entrance Fees Included
- Hotel Pickup & Drop-off
- Private Air-conditioned Vehicle
- Licensed Egyptologist Guide
- Bottled Water
- Taxes & Service Charges
Not Included
- Personal Expenses
- Tips
- Anything not mentioned above
Meeting & Pickup
- Complimentary pickup from your hotel, Nile cruise dock, or airport in the tour city.
- Your private driver and Egyptologist meet you at the lobby / dock at the scheduled time.
- Door-to-door drop-off at the end of the tour.
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothing (shoulders covered for temples)
- A refillable water bottle
- Camera (photography permits payable on site where required)
- Small cash for tips and personal expenses
Important Information
- Private tour — operated exclusively for your party.
- Confirmation is provided within a few hours of booking.
- Suitable for most travelers; please advise us of any mobility needs in advance.
- Not recommended for travelers with serious medical conditions without prior consultation.
- Some sites include stairs, uneven ground and limited shade.
- Photography rules vary by site; your guide will advise on the day.
Tour Policies
Children under 3 years: Free of charge Children from 3 to 5 years: 25% of the selected adult price Children from 6 to 11 years: 50% of the selected adult price Children aged 12 years and above: Adult price
Pay on the day of your tour. Cash and credit card accepted. No advance payment required — reserve now and pay on your tour date.
All prices are shown in USD. Prices may vary during peak travel periods including Christmas, New Year and Easter Holidays.
FAQ
Everything you need to know before booking Alexandria Day Trip.
About 2.5 hours each way on the modern desert road.
Lunch is on your own account; your guide will book a seafood restaurant on the corniche.
Time is tight on a one-day trip; we recommend an overnight stay if you want a beach afternoon.
Its Hellenistic and Roman past, Mediterranean climate, seafood cuisine and modern intellectual life.
Yes — the catacombs and citadel are especially engaging for curious young travellers.
Absolutely — we happily arrange a two-day version with a night in a seafront hotel.
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Tailor-Made
Customize Alexandria Day Trip.
Add this tour to a longer private itinerary — combine it with Nile cruises, other cities and transfers, all designed around you.