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The 15 most popular alexandria tours in Egypt. What each one actually includes, who runs it, and what you pay before you book.
Alexandria day trip from Cairo: Kom El Shoqafa catacombs, Kom El-Deka theater, Pompey’s Pillar, Qaitbay citadel, seafood lunch.
“Great group. Great guide. Amazing transportation on time. Super good selection of sites and an excellent meal.”
Private Cairo-to-Alexandria day trip with an Egyptologist guide, Roman theater, catacombs, Qaitbay Citadel, lunch, and AC transfers.
“Excellent trip. The guide was incredibly informative and promptly answered any questions given with desired nuance. Despite the long drive to Alexandria, we were not dissatisfied even at the slightest with the information provided. I highly recommend such trip to anyone seeking knowledge regarding the location.”
Door-to-door Alexandria from Cairo in 10–12 hours: Bibliotheca, Catacombs, mosques, harbor views, Qaitbay Castle, Montaza. Egyptologist guide.
“The guide and the driver are fantastic. The organization of the trip is a chaos. We booked a private driver (only car) option because we wanted to do things at our rhythm and see only the things we wanted. However, they pushed us into a group tour without even asking usRead more”
Private day-trip to Alexandria from Cairo by car. Catacombs, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay Citadel, Roman theatre, and mosque.
“Everything ran smoothly, just a little mixup about the hotel for pickup, but was solved in no time The places we visited were interesting and we fit everything in. Not Giving the five stars since we bought a cartouche through them and the driver tried to charge some more, saying it was for the delivery.…”
Private Alexandria day trip from Cairo with an Egyptologist guide: Kom el Shoqafa catacombs, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Fort Qaitbey, lunch.
“guide waa good. dont like the stopping for shoppinh”
Private guided day trip from Cairo to Alexandria with hotel pickup, key Roman-and-Egyptian sights, lunch included, and flexible pacing.
“The driver was good and the car was comfortable. He was on time and respectful. The guide we met with in Alexandria was nice and knowledgeable. But she explained the history of the sites we were visiting quite briefly. The tour indicated we would spend one hour in each location on the itinerary. But that…”
11-hour Alexandria day tour from Cairo: Kom el Shoqafa catacombs, Library of Alexandria, Montaza gardens, St. Mark’s, lunch.
“Everything just perfect- with no exaggeration!! Beginning with the driver who is more a friend than just a person who takes you to the destination! The most polite and humble person! Big respect Mohamed🙏. And now about the guide- oh well there are no enough words invested to thank him or to describe him- a…”
Cairo to Alexandria in 12 hours: catacombs, Library of Alexandria, St Mark, Roman ruins, Montaza gardens, mosque and lighthouse views.
“I can definitely recommend this tour for anyone who quickly wants to see the most important places in Alexandria. The guide Oualid was amazing and very carying, he answered my every wish including organising me some extra time so that I could see Cavafy Museum. Great experience!”
Shared day trip from Cairo to Alexandria: Kom el Shoqafa catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, Roman sites, Qaitbay Citadel, and seafood lunch.
“Perfect tour with Moka , thanks dear for everything”
Private Alexandria day trip from Cairo with catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, and Fort Qaitbay, plus optional lunch and pickup.
“Getting splashed by the Mediterranean Sea at Fort Qaitby was unforgettable. The lunch was delicious overlooking amazing views of the Mediterranean after the catacombs and the Pompey’s Pillars tour. The Alexandria tour was insightful and memorable apart from personal experience with the tour guide. His tour guide style was not as informative as other guides…”
Private 9-day Egypt tour with Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor and Aswan flights, 5-star Nile cruise, sunrise balloon, felucca, and Egyptologist guides.
“This was a great tour that included everything we wanted to see in Egypt. Marena messaged us the plan before each day and was flexible with requests and adjustments to make sure we got to do everything we wanted to. Our hotels, cruise, cars, drivers, and guides all exceeded expectations. Highly recommend this tour!”
Hotel pickup and a small-group guide for Alexandria’s Roman catacombs, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, mosques, and Montazah Gardens, for $29.
“Our tour of Alexandria was excellent ( our guide, Karim, was knowledgeable and enthusiastic , and provided a wide range of experiences including archaeological sites, historical monuments and seeing everyday life in this city. I highly recommend this tour.”
Cairo to Alexandria in 12 hours: Roman catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, Qaitbay fort, modern Library, and a sea-view seafood stop.
“Was a really great experience. Learnt so much history about Alexandria thanks to our knowledgeable guide, Marwa. Would definitely recommend!”
Private 5–6 hour Alexandria day tour with A/C: Roman catacombs, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, lighthouse site, amphitheater plus Coptic and mosque stops.
“The attention to detail was fabulous, the service was excellent, the tour guide had plenty of patience for everyone in the tour.”
Private Alexandria day trip from Cairo with an Egyptologist guide, A/C van with WiFi, and four customizable stops plus entrance fees.
“The trip was comfortable. It was a beautiful day and guide was knowledgeable. We have a few recommendations: 1. Encourage tour guides to accompany guests into locations (at the very least, the catacombs). 2. We felt the citadel was a Read more”
