Alexandria 1-Day Trip from Cairo

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Duration: 10 hours
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Experience Highlights

Enjoy a comprehensive day trip to Alexandria from Cairo. Explore the main sights of this historic coastal city, including the Library of Alexandria, the Citadel of Qaitbay and the Roman Amphitheatre. As this is a private tour, there are different options so you can customise the experience to your liking .

  • Visit Alexandria's most iconic sights in a single day
  • Enjoy a comfortable transfer to and from Cairo and back.
  • Choose the option that best suits your preferences.

What’s included

  • 1 day tour to Alexandria from Cairo
  • Different customisation options: driver, guide, entrance fees and lunch; driver, guide and entrance fees; driver and guide; driver only; driver only
  • Entrance fee (optional)
  • Lunch (optional)

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Step by Step

Embark on a fascinating day trip to Alexandria from Cairo and discover the historical treasures of this ancient coastal city. To allow you to personalise your experience to the fullest, you can choose from 4 tour options:

  • Driver, guide, entrance fees and lunch
  • Driver, guide and entrance fees
  • Driver and guide
  • Driver only

Once at your destination, you will visit the Library of Alexandria, one of the largest and most prestigious libraries of the ancient world. Here, you will admire the modern architecture of the new Library of Alexandria, which was built to pay homage to its ancient splendour.

You will continue your visit at the Citadel of Qaitbay, a fortress built in the 15th century on the ruins of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria. Explore its corridors and terraces while enjoying breathtaking panoramic views of the sea.

You can also visit the Roman Amphitheatre, an impressive structure dating back to the 2nd century A.D. You'll be amazed by the Roman architecture and learn about the history of the ancient shows and events that took place here.

Don't forget to stroll along the Corniche promenade, visit the National Museum of Alexandria or simply relax on one of the nearby beaches.

If you choose any of the guided options, you will be taken on a guided tour of the main sights of the area. You can also enhance your experience by adding lunch, entrance fees and transfers so you don't have to worry about a thing.

Reviews

4.5
· 1709 Reviews
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    F. J.
    5
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    The tour was an unforgettable experience, but it would have been better with more free time to explore on our own.
  • Y
    Y. T.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    The day trip to Alexandria was amazing, a perfect blend of history and beauty, highly recommended.
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    E. V.
    4
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    I loved visiting Alexandria; it was like travelling back in time. The guide was very knowledgeable and that made the day even more special.
  • B
    B. E.
    4
    (0 Reviews)
    The excursion to Alexandria was great, we saw ancient things and the guide knew a lot.
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