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From Cairo to Alexandria in 1 day
Booking the tour went very smoothly. Time of pick up was adjusted to our wishes. A smooth ride. The guide Wallid was fantastic. Very enthusiastic, a living encyclopedia. We saw a lot in a short time.
Cairo to Alexandria Private Day Trip
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At a glance
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Price from
- $60 / person
- Location
- Giza, Egypt
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 6 reviews
- Languages
- HI, HI, DE, DE
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Ramasside Tours
Description
The best way to explore Alexandria city and see the most important places with a professional tour guide. Take a tour of the gardens, landmarks, and mosques of Alexandria with a guide who is an expert on all things Egypt and archaeology. As you explore with just your personal group, you’ll hear fun curiosities about the city you will explore the monuments, mosques, and gardens of Alexandria, on this full-day guided tour.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 7 times a day, 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $60
- Child (ages 2–11)
- $60
- Infant (ages 0–1)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $110.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Montazah Gardens
Pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, and Travel to Alexandria. Start the tour with a visit to Montazah Palace Gardens, the royal gardens of King Farouk, the last king in Egypt's history. You'll have the opportunity to pause for a photo by King Farouk's royal palace, as well as explore the royal beaches of the queens.
Stanley Bridge
En route, you will pass by the renowned Stanley Bridge, a modern landmark that stands as a symbol of contemporary Alexandria.
Then drive to visit the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world – now with 8 million books. Visit President Sadat Museum and visit the open court where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the first, which was found underwater nearby. Our guide will explain the design of the library from outside, you will have a chance for some photo stops. Note: Alexandria library is closed on Fridays ,Saturdays & in public holidays. To enter the reading area you will need to purchase a ticket.
Continue your tour by passing through the oldest market area in Mansheya and see the traditional womens’ markets (zan’et etsetat) with very thin and narrow streets, gold market also exists here where everyone buys their wedding and engagement jewellery.
Alexandria Unknown Naval Soldier Memorial
passing by Unknown Soldiers Memorial
Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi
The car will then transport you to the most beautiful and largest mosque in the city, allowing for a photo stop at the Abbo Elabbas Mosque.
Opposite is the corniche and the old harbour where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing and traditional fishermen making nets. The photos taken here are amazing. Continue to see the outside of Quaitbay castle which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria one of the seven wonders of ancient world . A most spectacular castle which is a great photo stop.
Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral
The car will then take you to visit the church of St. Mark – the oldest church in Africa,
Ancient Roman Amphitheater
Visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria with the display of the sunken monuments of Alexandria which were discovered under the East harbor of Alexandria. Travel back to Cairo.
What's included
Included
All Fees and Taxes
Entrance fees (if option selected)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tour guide (if option selected)
Not included
Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
In case of pick up from either Heliopolis (airport area ) or 06th of October or similar Areas , there is supplement Tour guides in languages other than English, subject to availability. Should your preferred language guide be unavailable, we are pleased to offer the assistance of a live English tour guide, complemented by an audio guide available in your desired language.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
6 reviews
How it compares in Giza
- Starting price $60 is 20% below the typical $75 for tours of similar length in Giza
Excurgo comparison of 1,468 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Cairo to Alexandria Private Day Trip take?
Cairo to Alexandria Private Day Trip lasts about 10 hours. The itinerary has 9 stops.
How much does Cairo to Alexandria Private Day Trip cost?
Prices start at $60 per person for this Giza experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $110. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Cairo to Alexandria Private Day Trip run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 7 departures a day between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
How much does Cairo to Alexandria Private Day Trip cost for children?
Children aged 2–11 pay from $60, adults from $60. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Cairo to Alexandria Private Day Trip for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. In case of pick up from either Heliopolis (airport area ) or 06th of October or similar Areas , there is supplement Tour guides in languages other than English, subject to availability. Should your preferred language guide be unavailable, we are pleased to offer the assistance of a live English tour guide, complemented by an audio guide available in your desired language. Pickup points include Ramses Hotel, Pyramids Desert Gate Hotel.
What languages is Cairo to Alexandria Private Day Trip offered in?
The experience is available in HI, HI, DE, DE, DE, PS, PS, PT, PT, FIL, FIL, HR, HR, HU, HU, HAK, HAK, UK, UK, UR, UR, ML, ML, MR, MR, MS, MS, EL, EL, EN, EN, EN, IT, IT, IT, MY, MY, ES, ES, ES, AR, AR, VI, VI, JA, JA, FA, FA, RO, RO, NL, NL, NO, NO, HSN, HSN, RU, RU, FI, FI, CMN, CMN, YUE, YUE, JV, JV, BN, BN, FR, FR, FR, ZH-TW, ZH-TW, WUU, WUU, SK, SK, SR, SR, SV, SV, KO, KO, KU, KU, TA, TA, MNP, MNP, GU, GU, CS, CS, TE, TE, PA, PA, TH, TH, ZH-CN, ZH-CN, PL, PL, HE, HE, DA, DA, TR, TR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(6)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
B
Long but fantastic day out
A fantastic day out in Alexandria. Muhammed are guide was excellent and very knowledgeable. Highlight of the tour were the Catacombs, Citadel and an excellent lunch in a restaurant over the sea admiring the view of the coastline. It is a long day but its really interesting seeing another aspect of egyptian history.
P
Efficient
Great tour of Alexandria. Our tour guide Mohamed was great and explained everything well. It’s a great way to get a lot done in the most efficient way possible. Just keep in mind library is closed Friday/Saturday.
L
good on the ground experience, but poor value lunch and money grabbing tour agency
Pick up (private car) was good and smooth and the guide (walid) was good and friendly. selection of sights was good. Lunch was average but not great for US$15 per person (the greek fish restaurant). However, the agency is not great: 1. when asked if we could have a slightly later pickup time (as the hotel breakfast only opened at 7, which was also the pickup time), they said no. But the driver was late for 15 minutes anyway. 2. they charged a US$15 supplement for pickup outside of central cairo (which is very dubious and seems like a money grab, given that we stayed near al nasr city which is quite near and arguably less congested than central cairo). the guide forgot to collect the supplement at the end of the tour, and despite saying that we would pay online (through a link that the agency itself provided) after the tour, the tour agency spammed >5 missed calls and kept trying to get the driver to collect the money from us throughout the trip back to cairo. Bear in mind we had already paid for the cost of the tour in full (which was not cheap) at this point - they were effectively hounding a customer for US$15. Not a good look.
K
7 day trip to Egypt
We visited Alexandria as part of our 7 day trip to Egypt. Our tour guide was Mr. Yasser. He is very knowledgeable and pationate guide. He is nice and professional at his job. We enjoyed our day with Mr. Yasser. Alexandria has a lot to offer. Unfortunately some of the sites are destroyed or under water but we still were able to enjoy very much the tour. We recommend this tour and our guide Mr. Yasser.
A
Alexandria from Cairo
Thanks to Rania and Fayez I enjoyed an amazing day in Alexandria ! A place I strongly recommend to go to for discovering the non-pharonic history of Egypt. Big thanks to Rania for her very clear and precise presentation of the city and of egyptian history. Very tasty food closed the day before an improvised private lesson of arabic with Fayez on the way back to Cairo. Thank you both !
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