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Private Day Trip: Journey to Alexandria From Cairo Featuring Qaytbay Citadel & Roman Theater
4.5
302 Ratings
El Talbia
Embark on a private day trip from Cairo to Alexandria and discover the city’s iconic landmarks, including Qaytbay Citadel, the Alexandria library, the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, and the Roman Theater. Enjoy the flexibility of a private guide and explore at your own pace.
Embark on a private day trip from Cairo to Alexandria and discover the city’s iconic landmarks, including Qaytbay Citadel, the Alexandria library, the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, and the Roman Theater. Enjoy the flexibility of a private guide and explore at your own pace.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Cairo - At 7:00 Am our Expert tour guide will come to pick you up from your Hotel in Cairo or Giza holding a sign of your name transferred by private A/C Car drive to Alexandria about 220 k.m away from Cairo it takes about 2:30 hour
Then around 18:00 pm will be back to your Hotel. - Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - visit the The Catacomb of Kom…
- Cairo - At 7:00 Am our Expert tour guide will come to pick you up from your Hotel in Cairo or Giza holding a sign of your name transferred by private A/C Car drive to Alexandria about 220 k.m away from Cairo it takes about 2:30 hour
Then around 18:00 pm will be back to your Hotel.
- Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - visit the The Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa where you can see the Roman art mix with ancient egyptian art in one place, this is the most famous tomb in Alexandria it has three levels which is a unique design
- Ancient Roman Amphitheater - then you will visit the The Roman Theater made out of marble stones and the floor it has a big Section of mosaic
- Bibliotheca Alexandria - then you will visit Alexandria Library which is the second biggest library in the world
- Fort Qaitbey - then you will visit Qaitbey Citadel and have a free walk around the Cornish.
Then you will have Lunch during the day in a local restaurant and the lunch is included but Beverages are not.
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Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi - Experiencing the Spiritual and Historical Journey
Experience a timeless story of faith at El Mursi Abu Elabas. Named after a prominent religious figure, Sheik El Mursi Abu Elabas, it stands as a potent reminder of the depth of devotion and spirituality. Visitors to El Mursi Abu Elabas can delve into the rich history seeped within its walls, further elevating their understanding and appreciation of the critical religious figure. El Mursi Abu Elabas welcomes you to immerse yourself in a story intricately woven with faith and history and to explore a venerable world that resonates with peace and spirituality.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Share guide in Alexandria (Optional)
- Entry Fees ( Optional)
- Lunch ( Optional)
- Gratuities
- Share guide in Alexandria (Optional)
- Entry Fees ( Optional)
- Lunch ( Optional)
Additional Information
Discover the highlights of Alexandria on a guided tour departing from Cairo, crafted to immerse participants in the city’s distinctive allure and history. Explore key sites such as the Alexandria National Museum, the magnificent Abu Abbas Al-Mursi Mosque, and the scenic Alexandria Corniche, all while gaining insights into the city’s intriguing history…
Discover the highlights of Alexandria on a guided tour departing from Cairo, crafted to immerse participants in the city’s distinctive allure and history. Explore key sites such as the Alexandria National Museum, the magnificent Abu Abbas Al-Mursi Mosque, and the scenic Alexandria Corniche, all while gaining insights into the city’s intriguing history and lively present from our expert guides. Experience a smooth and enriching journey with our meticulously planned Guided Tour To Alexandria From Cairo.
Note: The Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays, but visitors can still capture photos from the outside.
Note: The itinerary allows for approximately 4 to 5 hours of sightseeing in Alexandria, with the remaining time dedicated to pickup, drop-off, and travel between Cairo and Alexandria, which generally takes about 3 hours each way.
- Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
- Entry fees includes basic area only
- Note: Alexandria Library is Closed on Friday so you will be able to take Photos from outside
- 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
Abd El-Shafy
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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(302 Ratings)
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Şova
May 2, 2025
Day trip to Alexandria from Cairo - We drove up to Alexandria from Cairo early, had a stop on the way to have breakfast at a great pastry place. We then met our guide once we got there.
It was a nice experience overall, though, the driver and the guide definitely made it even better. Driver was so genuine, kind and polite, whereas the lady guide was so positive, warm and knowledgeable.
In my experience, I’ve noticed people would always match your energy, so make the first step and you’ll have the experience you expected you’d have.
We didn’t have any surprise visits and entirely stuck to the plan.
On the way back to Cairo, if you are lucky, you won’t miss out on the amazing pyramids view.
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Micha
May 1, 2025
Great time with Samira as a guide in Alexandria - We had very nice time with Samira who was our guide during a 5-hour tour around Alexandria main points of interest.
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Petros
Apr 29, 2025
Tour to Alexandria - The tour was very nice. Also, Yousef Mahrous was a great driver, friendly and helpful, you should ask for him in your next tour, I recommend him for sure
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497elpidad
Apr 27, 2025
Great experience! - The tour to Alexandria from Cairo was amazing. Our driver arrived on time and drove us to the meeting point in Giza, where we met our driver for the trip to Alexandria. The car was very spacious, clean, and comfortable. There was only one other person in the tour with us, which felt like a private one. Our driver, Waleed, was excellent, friendly, and polite. When we arrived in Alexandria, we met our tour guide, Sherihan, on our first stop at the Catacombs. Sherihan was very knowledgeable and polite, and she explained everything to us about the sights we visited and also gave us free time for ourselves in each place to look around and take pictures. The Fish Market restaurant we went to for lunch was also amazing. This tour is one of our highlights from our trip to Egypt, for sure. Thank you, Sherihan and Waleed.
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Cruiser04356315978
Apr 24, 2025
Great walk around Alexandria! - We went with our tour guide Mrs. Samira. She was very knowledgeable and knew the city and its history very well. She answered all of our questions without hesitation and took us to a ver delicious restaurant with a sea view! The driver was very good as well, we felt very safe riding with him on these crazy Egyptian roads. Thank you! V & R
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H
Apr 17, 2025
Superb - Mohammed the Guide super clear and very kind. Thank you very much.
Alexandria is a beautiful city.
In addition the transfer from our to
Hotel was perfect. Our bibo driver took great care of us. Air-conditioning stop and careful driving.
Very nice experience I recommend
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Constantina_h
Apr 15, 2025
Everything was great... - Everything was great
Mo, our driver was very nice and made the tour to and back from alexandria pleasant for us
The guide was giving us all the important informations, she was fun and gave us time to explore
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I2146nkjoser
Apr 4, 2025
excellent tour in Spanish - Excellent tour with Hady's guide, highly recommended for tour in Spanish. I know Spanish is very good. Plus the food was really good.
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Vanessa_t
Apr 21, 2025
I would skip - Unfortunately, our experience with this tour was disappointing. Our guide seemed disinterested and disengaged throughout the day, which made it difficult to enjoy the sites we were so excited to visit. We began at the Alexandria Library, which I was especially looking forward to as a history lover. However, we were quickly taken to the top for photos and then told to “meet in the front,” with no clear instructions on whether she meant inside or outside. We ended up losing her, which was incredibly frustrating.
At the catacombs, we only had a brief walkthrough. Some of my family noticed other tour groups exploring additional areas, and after tagging along briefly, we realized we missed out on some amazing parts of the site. Whenever we asked questions, our guide gave very short, sometimes vague responses and didn’t appear particularly knowledgeable or enthusiastic.
The only moment she seemed more engaged was after we tipped her—she then assisted us in finding a local dessert we were looking for. In contrast to other guides we had in Egypt, neither she nor our driver made any effort to shield us from aggressive hagglers. In fact, our driver moved aside to let one enter our van, even opening the front passenger door where my husband was seated so the seller could try to pitch her products.
Overall, much of the tour felt like a series of photo stops, with minimal context or historical information. At one of the ruins, she walked us only to the entrance; if we hadn’t taken the initiative to explore on our own, we would have missed a lot. It also felt like she was rushing through the day, repeatedly citing the early closing times due to Ramadan, even though we noticed there was still plenty of time.
This experience fell far short of our expectations, especially compared to the other wonderful guides we had elsewhere in Egypt. We left feeling disappointed and like we missed out on what could have been a rich, memorable day.
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Isaac_u
May 3, 2025
Please avoid this tour at all cost - Please please please avoid this tour at all costs. It is 100% not worth the money you pay to only spend 2.5 hrs in Alexandria and then drive 5 hours round trip to Cairo. The money you spend is gas to get you there and back. I expressed my concerns to the tour company and was shrugged off.
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