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This private Alexandria day trip from Cairo is designed for travelers who want to see the most in one day without stress. You’ll travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a professional local guide, ensuring a smooth and flexible experience from start to finish.
Unlike standard tours, this itinerary is carefully optimized to cover Alexandria’s top highlights efficiently, including the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and the Citadel of Qaitbay, without rushing or wasting time.
Enjoy a scenic drive along the Mediterranean Corniche and the option to stop for lunch at a seaside restaurant. With door-to-door hotel pickup and full flexibility, this tour offers comfort, privacy, and a personalized pace tailored to your preferences.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is available from all hotels in Cairo and Giza.
Please provide your hotel name and address at the time of booking.
Pickup time starts between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM depending on your location.
Our driver/guide will contact you the day before to confirm the exact pickup time.
Itinerary
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1Cairo Governorate
Hotel pickup from Cairo or Giza in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Yes, the tour is available on your date. Pickup is included from your hotel in Cairo or Giza at around 6:00–7:00 AM. Let me know your hotel name and number of travelers.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Alexandria
Drive from Cairo to Alexandria in a private air-conditioned vehicle (approx. 2.5 to 3 hours).
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Explore the largest Roman burial site in Egypt, a unique blend of Roman and Egyptian architecture.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Pompey's Pillar
Visit one of Alexandria’s most famous Roman landmarks and enjoy a photo stop at Pompey’s Pillar.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Visit the modern Library of Alexandria or enjoy an exterior photo stop.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6Citadel of Qaitbay
Visit the historic Citadel of Qaitbay and enjoy panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7Alexandria
Enjoy an optional lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
8Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi
Visit the famous Abu Al-Abbas Al-Mursi Mosque, the largest mosque in Alexandria.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Cairo Governorate
Return drive from Alexandria to Cairo in a private air-conditioned vehicle (approx. 2.5 to 3 hours).
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair Not recommended at catacomb
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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