Day Tour to Cairo from Alexandria Port & Alexandria Hotels
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 49 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Day Tour to Cairo from Alexandria Port & Alexandria Hotels worth booking?
Day Tour to Cairo from Alexandria Port & Alexandria Hotels is a 12-hour experience in Alexandria, Egypt, from $210 per person. It scores 76 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 49 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 76 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (49)
- Duration
- 12 hours
- From
- $210 per person
Start your day with Our Guide waiting you inside Alexandria Port /Hotel holding a sign showing your names . begin the 137-mile trip to Cairo in a private Mini Van . Make the first stop at the Giza Plateau, where the pyramids of Cheops, Khafre, and Menkaure stand at the edge of the desert. Continue to the nearby Sphinx, which was carved directly from bedrock, and commands perfect views of the pyramids. Take lunch at a great high quality restaurant then visit the Egyptian Antiquities Museum, which houses the world’s largest collection of pharaonic antiquities. Visiting with a guide ensures that you’ll discover the highlights of the many exhibits, including the treasures of Tutankhamun . The final stop is the Khan Al Khalili bazaar, the perfect place to browse for Egyptian souvenirs as leather goods ,perfumes, and spices. This 12-hour tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel or Port.
What you get
About this experience
Start your day with Our Guide waiting you inside Alexandria Port /Hotel holding a sign showing your names . begin the 137-mile trip to Cairo in a private Mini Van . Make the first stop at the Giza Plateau, where the pyramids of Cheops, Khafre, and Menkaure stand at the edge of the desert. Continue to the nearby Sphinx, which was carved directly from bedrock, and commands perfect views of the pyramids. Take lunch at a great high quality restaurant then visit the Egyptian Antiquities Museum, which houses the world’s largest collection of pharaonic antiquities. Visiting with a guide ensures that you’ll discover the highlights of the many exhibits, including the treasures of Tutankhamun . The final stop is the Khan Al Khalili bazaar, the perfect place to browse for Egyptian souvenirs as leather goods ,perfumes, and spices. This 12-hour tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel or Port.
What's included
Included
- Bottled water
- Entry/admission : Pyramids of Giza
- Entry / Admission : The Great Sphinx
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entry / admission : The Museum of Egyptian antiquites
- Qualified Egyptologist Guide
- Open Buffet Lunch in a high quality restaurant
Not included
- Drinks at lunch
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
The Pyramids Of Giza
The Egyptian pyramids are ancient pyramid-shaped masonry structures located in Egypt. Most were built as tombs for the country's pharaohs and their consorts during the Old and Middle Kingdom periods. The earliest known Egyptian pyramids are found at Saqqara, northwest of Memphis. The earliest among these is the Pyramid of Djoser, which was built c. 2630–2610 BC during the Third Dynasty.This pyramid and its surrounding complex were designed by the architect Imhotep, and are generally considered to be the world's oldest monumental structures constructed of dressed masonry.
240 minutes here · Admission included
Great Sphinx
sphinx is a mythical creature with the head of a human and the body of a lion. In Greek tradition, the sphinx has the head of a woman, the haunches of a lion, and the wings of a bird. She is mythicised as treacherous and merciless.
180 minutes here · Admission included
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo (EMC) is the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East, housing over 170,000 artefacts. It has the largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities in the world. The Museum’s exhibits span the Pre-Dynastic Period till the Graeco-Roman Era (c. 5500 BC - AD 364).
180 minutes here · Admission included
Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar
Located in the heart of Islamic Cairo, near the Medieval walled city of the Saladin Citadel, the Khan el-Khalili market was built on the old burial site of the Fatimid Caliphs, who founded Cairo in the 10th century. Trading in the souk dates from the 14th century, but its elaborately-carved monumental gates and grid-like alleyways were constructed in the 16th century under Egypt's last powerful Mamluk ruler.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
If French/Spanish/German Guide
Entry Fees : Entry Fees for Pyramids and Egyptian Museum Lunch French/Spanish/German Guide Pickup included
If English Guide
Entry Fees: Entry Fees to Pyramids and Egyptian Museum Lunch Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ar, de, en, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Mirette Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 48 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
10 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Pace and timing
5 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Small groups
4 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
48 verified traveler reviews for Day Tour to Cairo from Alexandria Port & Alexandria Hotels. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
This company is responsive!!!
We actually arranged this tour 24 hours before we went!! They were very responsive in putting this together for us and we were so thrilled to see the pyramids!!! They picked us up from the Port of Alexandria and drove us to and from Cairo which is 2.5 hrs each way. Our local guide was so informative and allowed us to also learn about living in Egypt!
Response from the operator: Thanks dear for your nice review . We are glad that you enjoyed your day with us . Hope to see you again with us !
via Viator
AMAZING first experience in Egypt!
We had the best experience with our guide, Mohamed, and driver, Rami. The operator, Mirette Tours, was extraordinary right from our first communication with them. They were super responsive on WhatsApp and answered our many questions. About a week before our scheduled date, they messaged us to confirm pick-up location and whether we wanted to make arrangements in advance for camel rides and entry into the pyramids. The day before our arrival in Alexandria, they sent us the name of our guide, his WhatsApp number, and the meet-up point. We arrived in Alexandria by cruise ship and met up with our guide and driver outside the cruise port gate at 7:00am, after walking past all the cruise excursion buses and over a bridge. Mohamed provided us with a photo of himself so we could easily locate him. The vehicle was perfect; a large 13-seater minivan for our small group of 5 + driver and guide, and the AC worked well. We headed off immediately, but our tour guide informed us that we would be stopping at a gas station near Alexandria Gate/Toll on the highway because the fog was too thick and the main road was closed until it cleared. We ended up waiting over 2 hours. Nothing could be done about this, and all the cruise ship buses were in the exact same situation as us. We, at least, had Mohamed explaining what was going on, a coffee shop, a bathroom, and the ability to walk around while waiting. Once the fog cleared, we were able to get to Cairo in about 2.5 hours. Mohamed let us relax, but also chimed in every once in a while to explain something along the road and to answer our questions. Our experience at the Pyramids of Giza was outstanding! We had a passenger with some mobility restrictions and Mohamed and Rami somehow managed to get permission for our vehicle to enter the pyramid complex so they could drive us directly to the various pyramids and stops. The camel rides went very well (4 of us at the same time; no scam!) and the experience going inside the pyramids was well coordinated (one of us went in, the others waiting 20 minutes with the guide). Mohamed knew what he was doing, and we appreciated how he always explained things, never rushed us, and interfered with local hagglers and security when needed. We honestly could not have asked for a better experience. The guided tour of the Egyptian Museum was also excellent, and we could tell our guide was passionate. Our "lunch" ended up being a dinner, since everything got delayed due to the morning fog, and we would not have had time to visit the museum if we went to lunch first. The restaurant was excellent. The selection of Egyptian food was good, and none of us got sick from it, which was one of our initial concerns about eating in Egypt. After our meal, it was past 7:30pm and we decided to skip going to Khan Al-Khalili since we were tired. It took over 3 hours to drive back to Alexandria from Giza, and we got back at 11:30pm. This was an almost 17-hour day; well worth it, but definitely exhausting. Overall 10/10 experience. Everything in the listing was accurate. Many water bottles were provided. Our guide and driver were extremely flexible and accommodating to our group. Thank you, Mohamed and Rami!
Response from the operator: Thanks deeply our valued guest for your nice and extremely detailed review . We are glad that you and your nice group had great day with us . We hope to see you again in Egypt with us . Thanks again for your amazing review .
via Tripadvisor
AMAZING first experience in Egypt!
We had the best experience with our guide, Mohamed, and driver, Rami. The operator, Mirette Tours, was extraordinary right from our first communication with them. They were super responsive on WhatsApp and answered our many questions. About a week before our scheduled date, they messaged us to confirm pick-up location and whether we wanted to make arrangements in advance for camel rides and entry into the pyramids. The day before our arrival in Alexandria, they sent us the name of our guide, his WhatsApp number, and the meet-up point. We arrived in Alexandria by cruise ship and met up with our guide and driver outside the cruise port gate at 7:00am, after walking past all the cruise excursion buses and over a bridge. Mohamed provided us with a photo of himself so we could easily locate him. The vehicle was perfect; a large 13-seater minivan for our small group of 5 + driver and guide, and the AC worked well. We headed off immediately, but our tour guide informed us that we would be stopping at a gas station near Alexandria Gate/Toll on the highway because the fog was too thick and the main road was closed until it cleared. We ended up waiting over 2 hours. Nothing could be done about this, and all the cruise ship buses were in the exact same situation as us. We, at least, had Mohamed explaining what was going on, a coffee shop, a bathroom, and the ability to walk around while waiting. Once the fog cleared, we were able to get to Cairo in about 2.5 hours. Mohamed let us relax, but also chimed in every once in a while to explain something along the road and to answer our questions. Our experience at the Pyramids of Giza was outstanding! We had a passenger with some mobility restrictions and Mohamed and Rami somehow managed to get permission for our vehicle to enter the pyramid complex so they could drive us directly to the various pyramids and stops. The camel rides went very well (4 of us at the same time; no scam!) and the experience going inside the pyramids was well coordinated (one of us went in, the others waiting 20 minutes with the guide). Mohamed knew what he was doing, and we appreciated how he always explained things, never rushed us, and interfered with local hagglers and security when needed. We honestly could not have asked for a better experience. The guided tour of the Egyptian Museum was also excellent, and we could tell our guide was passionate. Our "lunch" ended up being a dinner, since everything got delayed due to the morning fog, and we would not have had time to visit the museum if we went to lunch first. The restaurant was excellent. The selection of Egyptian food was good, and none of us got sick from it, which was one of our initial concerns about eating in Egypt. After our meal, it was past 7:30pm and we decided to skip going to Khan Al-Khalili since we were tired. It took over 3 hours to drive back to Alexandria from Giza, and we got back at 11:30pm. This was an almost 17-hour day; well worth it, but definitely exhausting. Overall 10/10 experience. Everything in the listing was accurate. Many water bottles were provided. Our guide and driver were extremely flexible and accommodating to our group. Thank you, Mohamed and Rami.
Response from the operator: Thanks deeply our valued guest for your nice and extremely detailed review . We are glad that you and your nice group had great day with us . It was our pleasure that you were our guests .We hope to see you again in Egypt with us . Thanks again for your amazing review .
via Viator
Private Tour for 2
Dina lead us on a lovely day to Giza and The Egyptian Museum of History and Antiquities. Great naritive and accommodated our slow pace. It was all we hoped for. The driver was helpful along the way
Response from the operator: Thanks alot dear valued guest for your kind words ! We are really glad that you enjoyed your day with us . Hope to see you again in Egypt with us :)
via Viator
Great Day with Kyrillos
We had Kyrillos as our tour guide. He was amazing, we had a fun action packed day. He's very knowledgeable, kind and caring. He went out of his way to make sure we had the best day.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $210 to $328
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 17
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Mirette Tours, who run 9 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 63.4.
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Day Tour to Cairo from Alexandria Port & Alexandria Hotels: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Alexandria.
How much does Day Tour to Cairo from Alexandria Port & Alexandria Hotels cost?
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Prices start at $210 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Alexandria usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Day Tour to Cairo from Alexandria Port & Alexandria Hotels take?
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Plan for about 12 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 Alexandria is not rushed.
Is Day Tour to Cairo from Alexandria Port & Alexandria Hotels worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 76 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 49 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Alexandria, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Day Tour to Cairo from Alexandria Port & Alexandria Hotels?
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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 Day Tour to Cairo from Alexandria Port & Alexandria Hotels suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 12-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Day Tour to Cairo from Alexandria Port & Alexandria Hotels?
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Around 17 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 Alexandria 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 Alexandria and add a light layer if any part of the 12-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Day Tour to Cairo from Alexandria Port & Alexandria Hotels 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 Alexandria 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 Alexandria?
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On Outty we rank every Alexandria experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Alexandria Full Day Tour, Alexandria Full Day Trip, All inclusive private Giza pyramids,Sphinx & highlights of Cairo. 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 Alexandria?
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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 Alexandria?
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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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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Day Tour to Cairo from Alexandria Port & Alexandria Hotels?
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Included: Bottled water; Entry/admission : Pyramids of Giza; Entry / Admission : The Great Sphinx; In-vehicle air conditioning; and Entry / admission : The Museum of Egyptian antiquites. Not included: Drinks at lunch; and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Day Tour to Cairo from Alexandria Port & Alexandria Hotels include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 116 listed pickup locations in and around Alexandria. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Day Tour to Cairo from Alexandria Port & Alexandria Hotels offered in?
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It is offered in Arabic, German, English, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Day Tour to Cairo from Alexandria Port & Alexandria Hotels?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Day Tour to Cairo from Alexandria Port & Alexandria Hotels wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Transportation options are wheelchair accessible; and All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Day Tour to Cairo from Alexandria Port & Alexandria Hotels if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Alexandria. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Day Tour to Cairo from Alexandria Port & Alexandria Hotels?
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Across 49 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, small groups. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
What booking options are available for Day Tour to Cairo from Alexandria Port & Alexandria Hotels?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including If French/Spanish/German Guide, If English Guide. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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