
Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo
About this tour
Alexandria does not feel like the rest of Egypt, and that is exactly why it is worth the drive.
Founded by Alexander, run by the Ptolemies, and still facing the Mediterranean rather than the desert, it is a city of sea air, faded colonial facades and the best seafood in the country.
You visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the modern answer to the ancient library that burned; the Citadel of Qaitbay, a fifteenth-century fort standing on the foundations of the Pharos lighthouse itself; the catacombs; and the gardens of Montazah Palace.
Ten hours door to door from Cairo or Giza, with a private guide, an air-conditioned car and lunch on the water. Note that the Bibliotheca closes on Fridays, when you photograph it from outside.
Questions people ask before booking
Is this a private tour, or will I be sharing it?
Private. The guide, the driver and the vehicle are yours alone, and no other travellers join. You set the pace at each site and you can change the order of the day as you go, because nobody else is waiting in the car.
Are entrance fees included, or do I pay at each site?
Entrance tickets are not in the tour price for this itinerary. They are paid at each site on the day, in Egyptian pounds, and your guide will tell you the current price before you buy so there are no surprises at the gate. Everything else quoted to you is fixed in writing before you travel.
Will you collect me from my hotel?
Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere in Cairo or Giza is part of the price. Tell us your hotel when you book, and if you are arriving on the day, send the flight number so the driver can track it.
Will the driver stop for prayer, and can lunch be halal?
Yes to both. Tell your guide at pickup and the day is arranged around prayer times, with a stop at a mosque when you need one. Meals are at local restaurants where halal is the norm rather than a special request — say so when booking and it is confirmed in advance.
Do I need a visa for Egypt?
It depends on the passport you hold, not on where you live. Requirements, fees and processing times are set by the Egyptian government and change without notice, so check the official portal at visa2egypt.gov.eg or the Egyptian Consulate in Dubai for your own nationality. Our Egypt visa guide for UAE residents explains the routes and the traps.
How do I get a price for this tour?
Message us on WhatsApp with your dates and how many people are travelling, and you get one total price in writing before you commit. Because the vehicle and guide are priced for the party rather than per head, a family of four pays far less per person than a couple. Nothing is added afterwards.
Good to know
- iAll Taxes Services, Bottle of Water and All Transfers by Private A/C Vehicles Newest Model, Tour excludes personal items, tipping and any Optional tours.
- iNote: Alexandria Library is Closed on Friday, so you will be able to take Photos from outside Note: Alexandria Library tickets are limited to 200 Tickets only per day, so Pickup must be 06:00 AM in order to get a ticket customer must be at the library of Alexandria by 09:00 AM.
✓What's included
- ✓Expert Tour guide
- ✓Lunch at Local restaurant
- ✓Bottle of Water
- ✓All Transfers by Private A/C Vehicle Newest Model
×Not included
- ×Personal Items
- ×Tipping
- ×Any Optional Tours
- ×Entry Fees
- ×All Taxes Services
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