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1 day · Alexandria itinerary

Alexandria in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Alexandria? History and sea. Here is how to spend one perfect day — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Qaitbay Citadel
  2. 2Catacombs
  3. 3Bibliotheca
  4. 4Corniche

Morning: the ancient city

The Citadel, Pillar and catacombs.

Afternoon: the library

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

Evening: the corniche

A seafront stroll and seafood.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Alexandria — prices per person.

Alexandria Private Day Trip From Cairo: Top Highlights
Cairo
Alexandria Private Day Trip From Cairo: Top Highlights
5.0(19)·11h 30min
from$48/ person
via Viator
Private Day Trip to Alexandria from Cairo: Catacombs, Citadel etc
Giza
Private Day Trip to Alexandria from Cairo: Catacombs, Citadel etc
5.0(22)·7–9 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Private Tour to Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Old Cairo
Cairo
Private Tour to Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Old Cairo
5.0(12)·7–8 hours
from$108/ person
via Viator
Alexandria: Catacombs and Citadel Small-Group Tour from Cairo
Cairo
Alexandria: Catacombs and Citadel Small-Group Tour from Cairo
4.8(104)·11 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Private Day Tour in Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Coptic Cairo
Cairo
Private Day Tour in Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Coptic Cairo
5.0(99)·8 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Egyptian Museum'' Tahrir Square'', Citadel and Old Cairo Tour
Cairo
Egyptian Museum'' Tahrir Square'', Citadel and Old Cairo Tour
4.8(157)·8 hours
from$147/ person
via Viator
From Cairo: Alexandria Catacomb, Lighthouse, Citadel Trip & Lunch
Cairo
From Cairo: Alexandria Catacomb, Lighthouse, Citadel Trip & Lunch
4.7(100)·7–8 hours
from$10/ person
via Viator
Private Alexandria Highlights Guided Day Tour
Alexandria
Private Alexandria Highlights Guided Day Tour
4.6(159)·7 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator

Alexandria in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Alexandria in one day?
Yes — a full-day city tour covers the Citadel, catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, the Bibliotheca and the corniche.
What is the best one-day tour in Alexandria?
A city highlights tour combining the Citadel, catacombs and Bibliotheca captures the best of Alexandria in a day.
Is one day enough in Alexandria?
One day covers the main sights; the city is often visited as a day trip from Cairo.

Explore more in Alexandria

City HighlightsBibliothecaCatacombsMontaza & Corniche