Best Private Day Trip To Alexandria From Cairo
At a glance
Best Private Day Trip To Alexandria From Cairo is a 10h – 12h private experience in Cairo, Egypt, operated by Bastet Travel. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $199 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch Meal, Qualified Egyptologist guide (If option selected).
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 8 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 10h – 12h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- Arabic, German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Alexandria is at least 11-12 hours round trip from Cairo so it pays to use your time effectively. Make the absolute most of those precious hours on this door-to-door tour that covers the library, the Roman Amphitheater, the corniche and harbor, the site of the lighthouse, the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Montazah Palace Gardens, Stanley Bridge, the Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi, El Nabi Daniel Mosque and many other stops. Explore Alexandria in style with an Egyptologist guide See highlights of the city ancient, modern, and Islamic Learn about Alexandria’s fascinating heritage from your personal guide Travel from Cairo in comfort with door-to-door round-trip transfers
What's included
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch Meal
- Qualified Egyptologist guide (If option selected)
- Entrance fees
- Transport by air conditioned car
Not included
- Gratuities, Tipping for Guide, Driver (Recommended)
- Additional fees for pick up from airport (10$ per person)
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h
Pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, Travel to Alexandria. Start the tour with the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world – now with 8 million books. Visit President Sadat Museum and visit the open court where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the first, which was found underwater nearby. Our guide will explain the design of the library from outside, you will have a chance for some photo stops. Note: Alexandria library is closed on Fridays ,Saturdays & in public holidays. To enter the reading area you will need to purchase a ticket.
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Stop 2 · 1h
Visiting the insides of the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock
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Stop 3
You will also drive by Pompay's Pillar and stop for a photo stop, (it was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century)
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Stop 4 · 30m
Visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria with the display of the sunken monuments of Alexandria which were discovered under the East harbor of Alexandria.
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Stop 5 · 30m
The car will then take you to visit the church of St. Mark – the oldest church in Africa,
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Stop 6
pass by Unknown Soldiers Memorial
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Stop 7 · 30m
The car will then transport you to the most beautiful and largest mosque in the city, allowing for a photo stop at the Abbo Elabbas Mosque.Walk by the oldest funfair in Egypt
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Stop 8
Tour guides in languages other than English, subject to availability. Should your preferred language guide be unavailable, we are pleased to offer the assistance of a live English tour guide, complemented by an audio guide available in your desired language.
Meeting point
Pickup and Drop off are included Once you book, you will get the operator's phone number. Just please use WhatsApp to communicate the exact location for the pickup.
In case of pick up from the airport, Our guide will be in front of the arrival terminal with a sign board having client name. We need the the flight number and arrival time.
In case of hotel pick up, the meeting point will be at the hotel Lobby.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Allotted time is for the round trip transfer from Cairo to Alexandria and return
- We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Best Private Day Trip To Alexandria From Cairo take?
The experience lasts about 10h – 12h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $199 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Hotel pickup and drop-off; Lunch Meal; Qualified Egyptologist guide (If option selected); Entrance fees; Transport by air conditioned car.
Where does it start?
Pickup and Drop off are included Once you book, you will get the operator's phone number. Just please use WhatsApp to communicate the exact location for the pickup. In case of pick up from the airport, Our guide will be in front of the arrival terminal with a sign board having…
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Arabic, German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Cairo.
