Alexandria Private Day Tour from Cairo
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 6 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Alexandria Private Day Tour from Cairo worth booking?
Alexandria Private Day Tour from Cairo is a 8-hour experience in Cairo, Egypt, from $37 per person. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 65 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (6)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $37 per person
Begin your lovely day by meeting your guide at your hotel; take the highway from Cairo (about 4 hours round trip), arrive in the famous city, and begin exploring the city with your tour guide, who will describe the city'
What you get
- Lunch (If option selected)
- Transport by air-conditioned Car
- Qualified Egyptologist guide (If option selected)
- Entrance fees (If option selected)
- Bottled water
About this experience
Begin your lovely day by meeting your guide at your hotel; take the highway from Cairo (about 4 hours round trip), arrive in the famous city, and begin exploring the city with your tour guide, who will describe the city's ancient history. Beginning with "The Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa" and "Pompey's Pillar" and passing by with the new "Alexandria Library" and the Citadel of Qaitbay and Roman Theater.
What's included
Included
- Lunch (If option selected)
- Transport by air-conditioned Car
- Qualified Egyptologist guide (If option selected)
- Entrance fees (If option selected)
- Bottled water
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa
At 7:00 am, we will pick you up from your hotel and head straight to Alexandria, where we will spend the next two and a half hours traveling by highway to get to our starting point Kom El Shurafa's. Kom El Shoqafa's made up of a collection of tombs, statues, and archaeological artifacts associated with the Pharaonic funeral cult, as well as Hellenistic and early Imperial Roman influences. Because of the time period, many of the characteristics of Kom El Shoqafa's catacombs combine Roman, Greek, and Egyptian cultural points; some statues are Egyptian in style, but wear Roman clothes and hairstyles, while others share a similar style. A circular staircase descends down into the tombs tunneled into the bedrock during the Antonine emperors' reign. (2nd century AD)From the 2nd to the 4th centuries, the building was used as a burial chamber before being rediscovered in 1900.
240 minutes here · Admission not included
Pompey's Pillar
It will be the secondary attraction. The Pompey Pillar's moniker is deceptive. Gaius Pompey, a Roman general and consul, was a rival of Julius Caesar in a civil war. He was assassinated by a Ptolemaic pharaoh in 48 BC as he escaped to Alexandria. This single column, which is perched on a rocky hilltop in the center of Alexandria, has nothing to do with him. Crusaders believed his grave was marked by a 100-foot (30-meter) red Aswan granite pillar, which is how this tale got its start. The pillar is actually a triumphal monument built for the Roman Emperor Diocletian in the year 300 AD, but the real importance of this archaeological site lies in what was here before the pillar. The Serapeum, Alexandria's acropolis, is located there.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Citadel of Qaitbay
The third stop will be this. In Alexandria, Egypt, on the Mediterranean Sea the coast, stands the 15th-century defensive fortress known as the Citadel of Qaitbay or the Fort of Qaitbay. In 1477 AD (882 AH), Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa'it Bay founded it. The Citadel is located at the mouth of the Eastern Harbour on the eastern edge of Pharos Island's northern tip.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
The world's largest library, which currently has 8 million Books. Visit its open court to see the statues of Ptolemy the First and Alexander the Great, which were both discovered close underwater. You will go to the President Saddat Museum and the Alexandria Museum of Impressions. Please take note that the Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays, Saturdays, and on legal holidays. You will need to buy a ticket in order to access the reading section. In the end, we will travel back to the beginning location for around 2.5 hours on the highway
240 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Car+ Guide+ Tickets + Lunch
Car+ Guide+ Tickets + Lunch Pickup included
Only Car With Driver
Only Car With Driver Pickup included
Only Car and Tour Guide
Only Car and Tour Guide Pickup included
Car+ Guide + entrance fees
Car+ Guide + entrance fees Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Egypt Nice Tours
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Alexandria Private Day Tour from Cairo. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
VISIT TO ALEXANDRIA
Very nice and recommended visit, we have seen the interesting thing about Alexandria a historic and beautiful city, near Cairo, the guide very attentive, fun and has explained everything great. Recommended.
Response from the operator: it was our pleasure meeting you and we hope to serve you again in the near future thank you for the nice review
via Tripadvisor (translated)
A well-organized and wonderful day
It was more than wonderful and the organization was excellent.
Response from the operator: it was our pleasure meeting you and we hope to serve you again in the near future thank you for the nice review
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Amazing time in Alexandria
We had a wonderful time at Alexandria. Grateful to Mahmoud, our tour guide who was very helpful, passionate and insightful on our tour. Truly worth while spending time with!
Response from the operator: it was our pleasure meeting you and we hope to serve you again in the near future thank you for the nice review
via Tripadvisor
A very beautiful experience!
Ghada is an excellent guide! Very friendly and also funny. He explained everything very well and also had a lot of patience with us waiting for us when we delayed taking pictures and while we had lunch. Your energy is very beautiful and contagious! And also have a guide that speaks very good Spanish and explains so many things about Alexandria, the most!
Response from the operator: it was our pleasure meeting you and we hope to serve you again in the near future thank you for the nice review
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Alexandria Day Tour
Eslam gave a great tour and we enjoyed seeing ancient Alexandria. The lunch was a great addition, get the squid, you won’t be disappointed.
Response from the operator: it was our pleasure meeting you and we hope to serve you again in the near future thank you for the nice review
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $37 to $174
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 65
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Alexandria Private Day Tour from Cairo: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cairo.
How much does Alexandria Private Day Tour from Cairo cost?
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Prices start at $37 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cairo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Alexandria Private Day Tour from Cairo take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cairo is not rushed.
Is Alexandria Private Day Tour from Cairo worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 65 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cairo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Alexandria Private Day Tour from Cairo?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Alexandria Private Day Tour from Cairo suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Alexandria Private Day Tour from Cairo?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cairo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cairo and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Alexandria Private Day Tour from Cairo start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cairo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Cairo?
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On Outty we rank every Cairo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include All-in-One Giza Tour, inside Pyramid, sphinx, Camel ride & lunch, VIP Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx Tour –Inside the Pyramids&More, Best of Cairo Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Grand Museum Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Cairo?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Cairo?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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