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The 15 Best Alexandria Tours & Day Trips

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Most people see Alexandria as a day out of Cairo, which makes the drive the biggest part of the decision. These 15 compare the catacombs, the citadel, the library and the corniche seafood, priced and clear about how many hours are spent on the desert road.

From Cairo Alexandria Catacombs, Citadel Day Trip with Lunch - Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs: Alexandria’s most unusual monument
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From Cairo Alexandria Catacombs, Citadel Day Trip with Lunch

1.From Cairo Alexandria Catacombs, Citadel Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,312 reviews · 10 hours · from $87Our pick

Travel from Cairo to Alexandria with an Egyptologist guide, visiting Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs, Serapeum, Pompey’s Pillar, Kom El-Deka’s Roman theater, and Qaitbay Citadel. You’ll also stop for a seafood lunch and a photo view of the Library of Alexandria. Guides such as Kholoud, Ayman, Heba, and Manal are praised for lively storytelling.

“We had a great time on our trip to Alexandria! Our guide Dr. Abdo and driver Mohamed were both excellent—professional, friendly, and very knowledgeable. The drive was smooth and comfortable, and everything was well organized. They made the journey enjoyable and stress-free. Highly recommended! Thank you ☺️”

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From Cairo: Private Full-Day Tour of Historical Alexandria - The Cairo pickup and three-hour road trip
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From Cairo: Private Full-Day Tour of Historical Alexandria

2.Private Full-Day Tour of Historical Alexandria

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,155 reviews · 10 hours · from $65

Leave Cairo at 7:00 am for Alexandria in a private air-conditioned vehicle. With an Egyptologist guide such as Reem, Samira, or Nesrin, visit the Roman theater, Kom el Shoqafa catacombs, Library of Alexandria, Qaitbay Citadel, and Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque. Lunch and entrance fees are included, but the long drive makes this a full day.

“Excellent trip from Cairo to Alex! Our tour guide Mahmoud was excellent and very talented with his knowledge. Very friendly and open to timings as it was just our group on the tour. Left around 6am home around 5pm. Lunch lovely - fish or chicken meal. Brilliant thanks”

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Alexandria Day Trip From Cairo - Seeing the Roman city from the street
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Alexandria Day Trip From Cairo

3.Alexandria Day Trip From Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 991 reviews · from $20Best value

Travel from Cairo to Alexandria with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and an Egyptologist guide. You’ll see the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Kom el Shoqafa catacombs, Roman ruins, St. Mark’s Cathedral, Qaitbay Citadel, the corniche, and Montazah Gardens. Expect a 10 to 12-hour day, with some stops viewed only from outside.

“Unfortunately very let down by this tour, it had started well with a good explanation of the catacombs and detailed look with knowledgeable guild, however we were rushed through almost everything else. I had been excited to see Alexandra the great statue the car didn't even stop or tell us I just happened to look at the window. The pillar was pointed out but we did not stop for photo as described. The only market I saw was a small street we drove through with animals waiting to be killed, the driver grabbed a rabbit by the ears and pulled it into the car to show us which I found…”

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Day-Trip to Alexandria from Cairo by Private Car - Bibliotheca Alexandrina: the modern centerpiece
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Day-Trip to Alexandria from Cairo by Private Car

4.Day-Trip to Alexandria from Cairo by Private Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 480 reviews · from $30

Travel from Cairo or Giza to Alexandria in a private, air-conditioned car with a local guide. Visit the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay Citadel, Roman Amphitheater, and Abu al-Abbas Mosque. The day is long, with roughly six hours on the road, so confirm the sightseeing schedule and entry-fee option before booking.

“Alexandria doesn't have the famous monuments you'll find elsewhere, but you don't want to visit Egypt without seeing this historic city. The catacombs, Roman amphitheatre, the fort, the shoreline vista and the mosque are all worth seeing, but the Library was the highlight fRead more”

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From Cairo: Alexandria Private Day Tour with Guide and Lunch - The ride from Cairo to Alexandria
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From Cairo: Alexandria Private Day Tour with Guide and Lunch

5.Alexandria Private Day Tour with Guide and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 334 reviews · 8 hours · from $120

Travel from Cairo to Alexandria in a private air-conditioned vehicle, then explore the Kom el Shoqafa Catacombs, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and Qaitbay Citadel with an Egyptologist guide. Lunch is included at a local restaurant, and guides such as Manal, Engy, Waleed, and Mahmoud are praised for clear explanations and flexible pacing.

“Great trip and very safe. Nice palces. Our guide Ahmed and our driver Mohamed were the best. Super recomended”

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Guided Tour To Alexandria From Cairo - Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa
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Guided Tour To Alexandria From Cairo

6.Guided Tour To Alexandria From Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 303 reviews · from $30

Travel from Cairo or Giza to Alexandria by private air-conditioned car, then explore the catacombs, Roman Theater, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay Citadel, Corniche, and Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque. Guides such as Samira, Eno, and Shirehan have earned praise for clear explanations. Expect a long road day with about four to five hours in the city.

“We had very nice time with Samira who was our guide during a 5-hour tour around Alexandria main points of interest.”

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From Cairo: Alexandria Day Tour with Lunch - The three-hour road from Cairo
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From Cairo: Alexandria Day Tour with Lunch

7.Alexandria Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 300 reviews · 11 hours · from $99

Travel from Cairo to Alexandria in a group of up to 10 with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, lunch, entrance fees, and a live guide. You’ll see the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Library of Alexandria, Montazah Gardens, Roman ruins, St. Mark’s Cathedral, Abu al-Abbas Mosque, and Qaitbay Citadel from outside. Guides may include Mohammed, Walid, Kareem, or Norhan.

“Our guide Walid was amazing. Can highly recommend this tour and ask for Walid! So knowledgeable 10/10. Just be aware that in the months of October and November the road up to Alexandria from Cairo can get closed for a few hours due to fog delaying the trip. We got stuck on the side of the road for 2 hours which made for a very long day but still thoroughly enjoyed. Alexandria is a very lovely city.”

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Cairo: Archeological Day-Trip to Alexandria - Kom El Shoqafa, Alexandria’s underground surprise
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Cairo: Archeological Day-Trip to Alexandria

8.Archeological Day-Trip to Alexandria

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 272 reviews · 12 hours · from $85

Travel from Cairo to Alexandria for a packed 12-hour day with a guide and air-conditioned transport. See Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs, the Library of Alexandria, Roman ruins, Montazah Gardens, Abu al-Abbas Mosque, and the site of the ancient lighthouse. Guides may include Waleed, Mohammed, Karim, or Shaimaa. Lunch and some entrance options should be confirmed when booking.

“We had a very long itinerary ahead of us as we were covering 8 places in Alexandria. Our guide Waleed however was really good and he took us through the day by patienly explaining everything. He was witty while sharing the information which kept us entertained. We definitely recommend this tour.”

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From Cairo: Historical Alexandria Shared Day Tour with Lunch - Going below ground at Kom el Shoqafa
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From Cairo: Historical Alexandria Shared Day Tour with Lunch

9.Historical Alexandria Shared Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 260 reviews · 11 hours · from $77

Travel from Cairo to Alexandria in a small group of up to 13, with an Egyptologist guide, air-conditioned transport, site entry, and seafood lunch. You’ll see the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Serapeum, Roman Theatre, Qaitbay Citadel, and the outside of the Library of Alexandria. Guides such as Soha, Ayman, Sara, and Heba are praised for clear, engaging explanations.

“The tour was very impressive and the guide Eternity was brilliant with very interesting explanations also on the context, not only describing historical facts. Congratulations.”

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Best Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo - Down Into the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
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Best Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo

10.Best Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 241 reviews · from $70

This private 12-hour trip takes you from Cairo to Alexandria by air-conditioned car, with hotel pickup, an Egyptologist guide, Kom el Shoqafa Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, and Qaitbay Fort. Package choices range from transport-only to options with entrance fees and seafood lunch. Guide quality and pickup reliability can vary, so confirm what your price includes.

“I was disappointed by this tour. I understand it was a long drive and I will complete admit that I did not purchase the lunch included portion but it was advertised as a 12 hour tour and I was back in less than 8 hours. It felt skimpy and over sold. I picked this tour because iRead more”

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Alexandria Full Day Trip - Pompey’s Pillar and Alexandria’s Roman remains
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Alexandria Full Day Trip

11.Alexandria Full Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 191 reviews · from $29

Spend 7 to 8 hours seeing Alexandria’s Roman catacombs, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, St. Mark’s Cathedral, Montazah Gardens, and the old harbor. Your guide handles the driving and history, while your group can ask questions and adjust the pace. Entrance fees vary by option, and lunch is included only with option 1.

“Pick up stuffed up. Guide could hardly speak English. Tour promised 12 stops - only got 5. Suppose to be a VIP tour. Car crappy. No water provided.”

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Alexandria Full Day to The so called, Bride of the Mediterranean - Pompey’s Pillar, a quick look at Alexandria’s Roman past
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Alexandria Full Day to The so called, Bride of the Mediterranean

12.Alexandria Full Day to The so called, Bride of the Mediterranean

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 153 reviews · from $33

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Cairo to Alexandria in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Kom el-Shoqafa Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, the Roman Amphitheater, Qaitbay Citadel, Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque, and the Library of Alexandria, then finish with seafood by the Mediterranean. Guide Marwa has received especially strong praise, though you should confirm your language request before departure.

“The trip was very well organized and the driver did all the best to provide a pleasant and smooth journey. The guide was very well informed about every aspect and issue in relation to the city of Alexandria and with a deep scientific knowledge.”

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Alexandria Full Day Tour - A quick Greek temple photo stop
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Alexandria Full Day Tour

13.Alexandria Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · from $62Top rated

Spend about five to six hours exploring Alexandria by private air-conditioned vehicle with an Egyptologist guide. Visit Kom el Shoqafa, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qeitbay Citadel, the Roman Amphitheater, and more. Guides such as Rasha, Karim, Shaimaa, and Heba tailor the day to your interests, though entrance fees and lunch cost extra.

“Rasha and Karim (driver) provided a very good tour of highlights of Alexandria. Karim has a wonderful sense of humor and with Rasha they were a good team. Karim would drop us off close to the sites and waited for us while Rasha walked with us to explain what we were seeing. Rasha was knowledgeable about the history of the sites and answered or questions.”

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Top Rated Private Customizable Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo - Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
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Top Rated Private Customizable Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo

14.Top Rated Private Customizable Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 143 reviews · from $135

Travel from Cairo to Alexandria in a private air-conditioned van with WiFi, then choose four sights such as the catacombs, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay Citadel, and Montazah Gardens. Your Egyptologist guide handles the day, while hotel pickup, entrance fees, water, and snacks are included. Airport pickup costs extra.

“The trip was good because of the very nice guide and excellent driver, and the lunch at the restaurant that was very good. However, the company needs to clarify that the trip is not really customizable, because they usually do 4 stops, and Read more”

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Private Alexandria Highlights Guided Day Tour - Qaitbay Citadel and the vanished lighthouse
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Private Alexandria Highlights Guided Day Tour

15.Private Alexandria Highlights Guided Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · from $30

Spend about seven hours exploring Alexandria by private vehicle and licensed guide. The day links the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Qaitbay Citadel, Roman Amphitheater, and Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque. Guides such as Samira, Mahmoud, Sheri, and Osam have received strong praise for clear explanations and flexible pacing.

“Both our driver and guide were exceptional! As part of the ministry of tourist, she handled herself with grace and humor as we walked through catacombs, mosque, Qaitbay, the Roman Amphitheater and lunch on the water. Due to it being a Friday the Library was closed - Read more”

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