Alexandria Day Tours | Private Tours from Cairo & Alexandria Port

Discover Egypt’s magnificent Mediterranean city on a private Alexandria day tour. Whether you are coming from Cairo, arriving at Alexandria Cruise Port, or staying in Alexandria itself, Egypt Day Tours provides expertly guided private tours to all of the city’s iconic landmarks.

Most Popular Alexandria Tours

• Alexandria Day Tour — The complete Alexandria experience: the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Pompey’s Pillar, and the Corniche waterfront. From $65/person.
• Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo — A full-day private excursion from your Cairo hotel. Drive to Alexandria, explore the key sights with your private guide, and return by evening. From $85/person.
• Cairo Day Tour from Alexandria Port — Arriving by cruise ship? We collect you at the port and take you to the Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, and Cairo highlights before returning to your ship. From $110/person.
• Rosetta Day Tour from Alexandria — Visit the historic city of Rosetta (Rashid), where the famous Rosetta Stone was discovered. From $75/person.
• Alexandria Hidden Gems Tour — Go beyond the highlights and discover Alexandria’s souks, local fish restaurants, and lesser-known Greco-Roman sites. From $60/person.
• Alexandria Cycling Tour — Explore the Corniche and historic districts by bicycle with your private guide. From $55/person.

Top Sights on an Alexandria Day Tour

Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC and served as the intellectual capital of the ancient world. Today it retains a unique Greco-Roman-Egyptian character found nowhere else in Egypt.

• Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa — One of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. A three-level Roman burial complex fusing Egyptian and Greco-Roman art.
• Citadel of Qaitbay — A 15th-century fortress built on the exact site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the original Seven Wonders of the World.
• Bibliotheca Alexandrina — The modern reincarnation of the ancient Library of Alexandria, one of the world’s great centres of learning.
• Pompey’s Pillar — A 30-metre granite column erected in AD 297, the largest ancient monolith outside Egypt’s original quarries.
• Alexandria National Museum — Three floors of artefacts spanning 5,000 years of Alexandrian history.

Alexandria Tour Prices

Group Size	From Cairo	From Alexandria
1 person	$115	$80
2 people	$85	$65
3–4 people	$75	$55
5+ people	$65	$45

Frequently Asked Questions — Alexandria Day Tours

How far is Alexandria from Cairo?

Alexandria is approximately 220 km from Cairo, about a 2.5-hour drive along the Desert Road. We pick you up from your Cairo hotel and handle all transportation.

Can I visit Cairo from Alexandria cruise port in one day?

Yes. Our Cairo day tour from Alexandria Port is specifically designed for cruise passengers. We collect you at the port, take you to the Pyramids and Egyptian Museum, and return you in time for your ship’s departure.

Is Alexandria worth visiting from Cairo?

Absolutely. Alexandria has a completely different atmosphere to Cairo — Mediterranean, cosmopolitan, and layered with Greco-Roman history. It is one of the most rewarding day trips from Cairo and takes about 2.5 hours each way.

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