Great tour. The sites...
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.
Glorious_C · Apr 2026 · via Viator
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1 Day tour to Alexandria from Cairo
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Overview
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
What you'll see
- Cairo3 hours
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
- Ancient Roman Amphitheater1 hour
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).
- Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa1 hour
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).
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina1 hour
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.
- Citadel of Qaitbay1 hour
Visit Qaytbay Citadel & El Mursi Abu Elabas where you can have a free walk on the Cornish.
- Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi1 hour
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
- Cairo2 hours
Tour Finishes with drop off at your hotel in Cairo you will be back to Cairo around 19:00 pm.
What's included
- Share guide in Alexandria (If option selected)
- All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
- Entry fees (If option selected)
- Lunch at local restaurants(Local Egyptian Food) (If option selected)
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Bottle of water
Not included
- Personal Items
- Tipping
Meeting point
al haram 6th of October new Cairo city kafr nassar kafr al gabal giza cairo
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
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Cairo to Alexandria - 10 hr Guided Tour
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.
Don_H · Apr 2026 · via Viator
Waste of money and time
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
LloydIan_B · Mar 2026 · via Viator
Disappointed
The vehicle that took us was small, uncomfortable, dirty and in poor condition (even with the windshield broken). Very scarce lunch. The very nice guide
Pedro_G · Mar 2026 · via Viator · Translated
Lovely day
A long day with lots of driving, but got to see some amazing sites. Our guide was very polite but not as informative as some can be, was nice to be left to explore the site at our own pace
Claire_C · Mar 2026 · via Viator
Beautiful tour of Alexandria
We loved the walk! Car good driver and guide super dear, it was a nice ride safe, the guide left us free and knew the script well
Michele_S · Mar 2026 · via Viator · Translated
Car-and-Driver-only trip to Alexandria.
We booked a car-and-driver-only trip to Alexandria. The driver arrived on time, which we appreciated. However, upon arrival we discovered he had picked up the wrong guests because he did not confirm names. We had to involve hotel staff to contact the company and arrange a swap at a meeting point. This caused unnecessary confusion and delayed the start of our trip. During the tour, we were told that the Alexandria Museum and the library were closed and that we would not be able to enter the mosque. However, the driver still took us to the mosque and the library to take photos outside. We later learned that the museum was in fact open and that entry to the mosque was permitted. We were appropriately dressed, so attire was not the issue. This left us feeling misinformed and disappointed. As we entered Cairo, the driver requested additional payment for “parking and toll gate fees,” stating they were not included in our booking. I explained we would verify this at the hotel once we had internet access to contact the operating team. He later dropped the request but then repeatedly asked for tips for taking photos and pointing out infrastructure during the drive. While tipping is customary and appreciated, the repeated requests felt uncomfortable. He was still tipped in the end. The most concerning moment occurred when I asked how much longer to the hotel. The driver showed me his phone with a translated message that read, “I’m tired of you today.” It appeared the translator captured something he had said before showing the time. Regardless of circumstances, that comment was unprofessional and disappointing. Aside from the driver’s conduct, Alexandria itself was beautiful and the overall itinerary was good. However, the experience was affected by the issues mentioned above. I would still recommend friends to use the service but to be careful.
Anastasia_R · Mar 2026 · via Viator
Worst trip ever
Im very disappointed with the service today: 1. You informed us that bottled water is included, however driver insists it’s not. We bought our own as a result. It’s the second time I. Booked with you wherein water is not provided. 2. You did not mention to us that the Library of Alexandria is closed on Fridays, and still proceeded with our booking even though the itinerary says otherwise. 3. We barely spent time on the Mosque. 2 minutes. Because of Ramadan. If everything is short handed today, why even bother booking. 4. We spentONLY 40 minutes each on the citadel, catacomb, andthe ampitheatre despite in the booking it says one hour. Driver insists that it is due to Ramadan, even though our tours beforehand took longer I dont understand why we arepaying full price for a whole day tour if you are givng us a half day experience. 5. We requested to eat. Driver suggested we eat in a fish market. He says only cash is allowed, but it turns out card is also allowed. 6. We were not accomodated during this fish market an we were really hungry, we just asked the driver to take us to Mcdonalds. Suddenly, the driver insisted that we eat the food whil going home because of Ramadan, when he was perfectly okay with waiting for us in the fish market. 7. As a result of eating inside the car, i got very dizzy and got a very wild headache All I am saying is that I respect Ramadan, but please do not advertise a whole day tour if that is not what we are getting. We only went to 3/5 of the places we visited, and seemingly those three felt very rushed This is the last time im booking this tour group even if i still have many days in Egypt
raymondjosephfadri · Mar 2026 · via Viator
Good Day Trip to Alexandria from Cairo
Overall the tour was good, filled with details of Egyptian history. Our guide Reem is very knowledgeable and helpful with meeting our needs. The driver Belal met us on time and we had a pleasant ride.
SengFoo_H · Mar 2026 · via Viator
12 hours that ended up being 9 hours
The driver was punctual. We left at 7:00am and, shortly after, we were in Alexandria. All promised attractions of the tour were offered by the driver. We decided not to know the Roman Amphitheatre to have more time in the Library of Alexandria; however, in the Library the driver only gave us the already defined time of the tour (1 hour). In summary: the 12-hour ride ended up happening in just 9 hours, as we were back at 16:00h with the driver passing the impression of being in a hurry to resolve his private matters.
BeneditoCarlos_C · Feb 2026 · via Viator · Translated
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