EGYPT · ALEXANDRIA DAY TRIPS
12 tours
Up the Delta road for three hours and the country changes: sea air, a Mediterranean corniche, catacombs cut four levels into the rock, and a fort standing where the lighthouse used to. The new library is worth an hour on its own. Below are the best Alexandria day trips from Cairo, with prices, transport, and which ones include lunch on the seafront.
A full-day Cairo to Alexandria Roman and Egyptian mashup: Kom El-Deka theater, Kom el Shoqafa catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, Qaitbay, plus seafood lunch.
“Menal was an excellent guide. Very well spoken English. Very knowledgeable. Catacombs were cool. Citadel was great photo spot over the Mediterranean Sea. Lunch was good. Highly recommended.”
Private full-day Alexandria from Cairo with Egyptologist guidance, skip-the-line entries, lunch, and top sights: Roman theater, catacombs, citadel, and mosque.
“Amazing! It was the highlight of our trip in general because of the best tourguide mahmout and the best driver. The price was really good for what we saw and food was delicious.”
Door-to-door Alexandria day trip from Cairo with an Egyptologist guide, Roman catacombs, mosques, the corniche, Quaitbay, and Montaza gardens.
“It was a long day . Trip covered around 11 points of interest in Alexandria . But it’s very sad that it was a highly rushed trip and in order to touch all points we hardly get anytime to see things properly . Library was not shown from inside . Citadel, pompei pillar and amphitheatre Read more”
Private car day trip to Alexandria from Cairo, with Kom el Shoqafa catacombs, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay Citadel, and Roman amphitheater.
“The tour is supposed to be approximately 10-12 hours. It is not. Let us do some math. The drive time including the return trip should have been 6 hours. He got us there in 4. Safe but fast. Even if it had been 6 hours the tour was barely 2.5 hours. I felt rushed at the amphitheater. The guide said that there was nothing to see. There was plenty to see but she did not explain it. The guide was pleasant but again was in a rush. We were rushed at every stop.”
Private day trip from Cairo to Alexandria with an Egyptologist guide. See Kom el Shoqafa catacombs, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Fort Qaitbay.
“Our tour representative was very attentive and we easily met at our designated meeting place with ease. Our driver was equally attentive and an excellent driver. Both gentlemen were delightful on our trip to Alexandria and made sure any needs were met. Our tour guide, Rowan, was very informative. She was also very friendly and attentive. Great trip!”
A private day trip from Cairo to Alexandria with a guide, key Roman and Egyptian sights, snacks, bottled water, and flexible pacing.
“Great Fun. Tour guide Eno was very friendly and Knowledgeable. Alexandria cool breeze was greatly appreciated.”
One day from Cairo to see Alexandria’s top ancient sites, including Kom El Shoqafa catacombs, the Library, and Montazah Gardens, plus lunch.
“Although it was a long drive from Cairo it was well worth visiting Alexandria . We loved all the sites that we visited and their histories . The new library was my favourite. Walid was great fun and gave us so much information . We could never have visited all the sites on our own”
See Alexandria’s must-sees in one long day from Cairo, from Kom El Shoqafa catacombs to the Library and St Mark church.
“We had a very long itinerary ahead of us as we were covering 8 places in Alexandria. Our guide Waleed however was really good and he took us through the day by patienly explaining everything. He was witty while sharing the information which kept us entertained. We definitely recommend this tour.”
Alexandria in one full day from Cairo, with Kom el Shoqafa catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, Roman sites, Qaitbay Citadel, and seafood lunch.
“Our historical day trip to Alexandria, Egypt was fantastic from beginning to end. The entire tour was very well organized, with a smooth and efficient process that made the experience completely stress-free. We visited Alexandria’s most important historical sites, and everything was perfectly timed without feeling rushed. The transportation was comfortable, and the itinerary was thoughtfully planned to cover a lot while still allowing us to enjoy each location. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a well-structured, enjoyable, and informative Alexandria day tour.”
A full-day private Alexandria tour from Cairo with Kom el Shoqafa catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, and Fort Qaitbay, plus optional seafood lunch.
“Most of the trip was the ride there and back, and unfortunately the guided part of the tour only began when we arrived and lasted for the three sites that we visited before lunch. The catacombs were interesting and the ruins of the library. The fort had a nice view of the water. Read more”
A 9-day private Egypt tour by flight and Nile cruise, hitting Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, and Aswan with balloon, Abu Simbel, and guides.
“This was a great tour that included everything we wanted to see in Egypt. Marena messaged us the plan before each day and was flexible with requests and adjustments to make sure we got to do everything we wanted to. Our hotels, cruise, cars, drivers, and guides all exceeded expectations. Highly recommend this tour!”
Full-day Alexandria tour by car: Kom el Shoqafa, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, mosques, catacombs, Montazah gardens, and sea views, with guide.
“Good day to see all the main sights. Quite a pretty town. Guide was knowledgeable. Library wasn’t that interesting though”
