1 Day tour to Alexandria from Cairo
Description
Immerse yourself in the wonders of Alexandria with our 1 Day Tour from Cairo to Alexandria. This enticing journey encourages you to traverse through time and admire the mesmerizing marvels of this ancient city. The itinerary allows you to behold iconic landmarks such as the grand Qaitbay Citadel, the striking Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and the historic Roman Amphitheater. With their deep understanding, our guides will elucidate the historical significance of each monument. Our emphasis on safety, comfort, and genuineness guarantees a truly rewarding and hassle-free journey. Note: Alexandria Library is Closed on Friday, so you will be able to take Photos from outside
Tour Options
Itinerary
starts at 7:00 am with Pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza By guide and transfer by Private A/C Vehicle to Alexandria where it` is 220 k/m away from Cairo. Arrive Alexandria around 10 am and start your day Tour
Visiting The Roman Theater (A theater with marble seats up to 800 spectators, Galleries, Section of mosaic flooring & a pleasure garden surrounded by Roman Villas& baths).
Then a visit to The Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa (Tombs on three levels, also contains the Tri-cilium where relatives used to sit on stone benches to feast the dead, a center with relieves of bearded serpents, Inside are 2nd Century AD statues of Sobek &Anubis wearing Roman Armor).
Then visit Alexandria Library New library of Alexandria the biggest library in the world now with 8 million books, site of the ancient lighthouse it's one of the seven wonders of ancient world, Palaces of Farouk, last king in history of Egypt.
Visit Qaytbay Citadel & El Mursi Abu Elabas where you can have a free walk on the Cornish.
El Mursi Abu Elabas - A historic legend Witness the charisma of iconic mystic from the 13th century Egypt with El Mursi Abu Elabas themed products. Ornamented with details and symbols reminiscent of the holy man's life
Tour Finishes with drop off at your hotel in Cairo you will be back to Cairo around 19:00 pm.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
As per requested time our tour guide will be waiting in the lobby of your hotel and he will be holding sign showing your name on it
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Entry fees includes basic area only
- Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
- Note: Alexandria Library is Closed on Friday so you will be able to take Photos from outside
- Note : 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.
Reviews(154)
The driver was great, but everything else was terrible. Since I speak Arabic, the guide tried to save money by buying my entry tickets as an Egyptian (the price for Egyptians is way lower than for a foreigner) which caused problems at every venue because they asked for proof of citizenship. I booked this tour from Canada with entry fees included, so the guide was basically trying to scam her own people and company. Her explanations were awful; I couldn't understand a word. We felt rushed, and the lunch she ordered was terrible. And seriously, what's a trip to Alexandria without a walk along the Corniche by the sea? I'd recommend finding a better way to experience Alexandria. Our tour was on May 12th, and we were picked up from Giza.
driver coughs repeatedly without cover. Due to healing mobility issues I chose 3 sites and skipped 2. Online it says each stop is 1 hout. Stop 1 I had to be back in 25 minutes. Stop 2 He kept driving, saying there's nothing to see there. So i had to tell him to turn around. Had to be back in 20 minutes. Stop 3 Alexandria Library, was given 1 hour, could have spent more time there. Found a lunch place yet that was on Egyptian time so we went somewhere else. Then he said, "If we went to my place we would have already eaten." He is not nice to restaurant staff. He takes a cigarette from my pack that is laying on my bag. While he is doing it, he says, "I am going to take a cigarette ok." We eat, me thinking we stop at the restaurant, i wanted to pick up a fish sandwich, he just keeps on walking. Then he snaps his fingers at me to pay 10 egp for the parking while i just paid for his food. On the way back he has time to stop at his friends place for coffee. He had to add, "Normally I would have passed here sooner." The closer we got to the hotel, the more lively he became. Overloading someone with compliments while your true colours were revealed hours ago... Robbena yehedeek
Great experience with a great Guide - Reem and Driver Ibrahim. Reem was very knowledgeable and helped answer any questions about the great history.
The trip is long but comfortable because it goes by highway and comfortable car. Halfway there is a stop for breakfast (at the client's expense, of course) and going to the bathroom. The guide was very friendly and told us many interesting things. It was a shame not to enter the Roman theatre and not to stroll along the promenade (cirniche).
We were left stranded I called to confirm several times and even the day before!!! They refused to return my deposit
good drive. good tour. We only order the drive. only one problem. the drive takes us to the restaurant, and it can only order set. But you can reject and leave.
It's a good hit and back for those who want to see some points of Alexandria. It's a long trip but it's been worth it for us. Good cost x benefit
Great tour. The sites were amazing. The history of the city with the castle, the underground catacombs, the mosque, the Mediterranean Sea, the Library and seeing the locals.
Very nice tour of Alexandria. Driver, Wahid, was great and the tour guide, Mohammad, did a great job. Be prepared for the long drive, and the Egyptian traffic. But, overall worth the effort and price.
Awful - do not waste time or money if coming from Cairo. 1) ‘10h itinerary with 1h in each site’. I spent no more than 10-15 minutes at all sites except citadel. Left Alex within 3.5h of arriving. Spent most of time in back of dirty car (inside and out!) with no AC! Picked up 6am, arrive Alex 930am. Left Alex at 1pm. In Alex for 3.5h, with no more then 1h-1.5 at sites total. Felt very rushed. 2) Guide not very knowledgeable. Guide shared 1-2 facts then was left to ‘explore’, explore what? Had to really question guide to get information, even then it was lacking. 3) Lunch? Served smell bowl of koshary at corner of busy junction during peak traffic. Covered in exhaust fumes. Meal cost no more than 60EGP yet I paid a premium for lunch in my ticket? Daylight robbery! 4) Car was not ‘latest model’. Other groups on same private tour (confirmed by guide) were in nice, new, spacious (4x4) and **washed** cars. My car was dirty both outside and in! 5) No water given
