Alexandria Private Day Trip from Cairo

Duration:

11–12 hours

Guide Language:

English

Group Size:

Private party; quote based on two adults

Transport:

Private air-conditioned vehicle

Tour Meals:

No meals included

Tour Type:

Cairo Day Tours

Leave Cairo for a full day in Alexandria, combining the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Qaitbay Citadel and the Mediterranean waterfront. A private vehicle keeps the route coordinated from pickup to return. Attraction admission and airline tickets are excluded. 11–12 hours. Dates and final price on request.

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Qaitbay Citadel seen from the sea in Alexandria
Drive to Alexandria
Depart early and travel to the Mediterranean coast with a comfort break.
Qaitbay Citadel seen from the sea in Alexandria
Catacombs and citadel
Visit the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa and Qaitbay Citadel.
Qaitbay Citadel seen from the sea in Alexandria
Time to explore at the agreed pace
This is a long road day. The Bibliotheca Alexandrina can be requested as a separately agreed change, rather than promised as an additional stop.
Qaitbay Citadel seen from the sea in Alexandria
English-language guiding or activity briefing, subject to confirmation
Request English-language guiding or an activity briefing; final guide and language availability are confirmed with your quotation.
Qaitbay Citadel seen from the sea in Alexandria
Entrance tickets priced separately for clear budgeting
Attraction admission is excluded from the service price and must be budgeted separately.
Qaitbay Citadel seen from the sea in Alexandria
Return transfer within the agreed pickup zone
Provide your full accommodation address so pickup coverage, timing and any surcharge can be confirmed.

Itinerary

1

Stop 1: Drive to Alexandria

Depart early and travel to the Mediterranean coast with a comfort break. The drive can take three hours or more each way depending on traffic.

2

Stop 2: Catacombs and citadel

Visit the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa and Qaitbay Citadel. Admission is extra. Allow time for lunch at your own expense between the visits.

3

Stop 3: Corniche and Cairo return

Pause along the waterfront before driving back to Cairo. Avoid scheduling a tight airport departure immediately after the tour.

Overview

Leave Cairo for a full day in Alexandria, combining the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Qaitbay Citadel and the Mediterranean waterfront. A private vehicle keeps the route coordinated from pickup to return.

This is a long road day. The Bibliotheca Alexandrina can be requested as a separately agreed change, rather than promised as an additional stop.

Tour highlights

  • Drive to Alexandria
  • Catacombs and citadel
  • Time to explore at the agreed pace
  • English-language guiding or activity briefing, subject to confirmation
  • Entrance tickets priced separately for clear budgeting
  • Return transfer within the agreed pickup zone

Price and booking

Indicative price: USD 99 per adult, based on two adults traveling together. Your final quotation depends on dates, availability, pickup location and confirmed services. This is an inquiry price, not a guaranteed live booking rate.

Attraction entrance tickets and all flights are excluded. Dates are on request. Send your preferred dates, number of travelers, children’s ages and hotel details for an itemized quotation.

What's included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle for the agreed itinerary
  • English-speaking guide on scheduled sightseeing visits, or activity instructor/crew briefing for the selected experience
  • Hotel pickup and return within the zone stated in your final quotation

What's excluded

  • All attraction entrance tickets, including temples, tombs, museums, gardens and optional special-access areas
  • All domestic flights and international flights
  • Travel insurance, visas and personal expenses
  • Tips and optional activities or purchases
  • Meals and drinks not explicitly listed as included
  • Transfers outside the agreed pickup zone and independently booked onward transport

Tour details

  • Duration: 11–12 hours
  • Starts in: Cairo; ends in: Cairo
  • Service: Private tour
  • Transport: Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Accommodation: Not applicable — no overnight accommodation
  • Meals: No meals included

Pickup and timing

Pickup and return are arranged for your confirmed accommodation zone in Cairo. The exact time and meeting point are agreed before confirmation. Remote resorts, airport pickups and addresses outside the agreed area can cost extra. Provide the full address before accepting a quotation.

Travel and visit durations are approximate. Traffic, site access, weather and navigation can change the order of stops. Any material change to the agreed service must be discussed before confirmation.

Who this tour suits

Expect outdoor walking, steps and uneven surfaces, with limited shade at some sites. Tell us about mobility needs, children’s ages and preferred pace. Wheelchair access and adapted vehicles require individual confirmation.

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes and sun protection
  • Drinking water and personal medication
  • Identification requested for transport or admission
  • A payment method accepted by the attractions; check current ticket-purchase arrangements

Children and cancellation

Child eligibility, rates and room arrangements are quoted individually after ages are supplied. Cancellation, refund, deposit and change terms must be provided in writing before you confirm or pay. No free-cancellation promise is made on this page.

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Photo credits: Qaitbay Citadel, Alexandria — Amel Esmail, CC BY-SA 4.0. Original photograph; website resizing may apply.

Frequently Asked Questions
  • No. All attraction tickets and all domestic and international flights are excluded. Your quotation will separate the service price from any additional ticket or optional activity costs.

  • Pickup and return are arranged for your confirmed accommodation zone in Cairo. The exact time and meeting point are agreed before confirmation. Remote resorts, airport pickups and addresses outside the agreed area can cost extra. Provide the full address before accepting a quotation.

  • This is a long road day. The Bibliotheca Alexandrina can be requested as a separately agreed change, rather than promised as an additional stop. Allow approximately 11–12 hours for the outing.

  • Indicative price: USD 99 per adult, based on two adults traveling together. Your final quotation depends on dates, availability, pickup location and confirmed services. This is an inquiry price, not a guaranteed live booking rate. Dates, suppliers and departure arrangements must be confirmed before payment.

  • Expect outdoor walking, steps and uneven surfaces, with limited shade at some sites. Tell us about mobility needs, children’s ages and preferred pace. Wheelchair access and adapted vehicles require individual confirmation. Child rates and eligibility are assessed individually; a zero child fare is not implied.

  • Use the inquiry form with reference EBT037, your dates, party size and accommodation address. Ask for a written breakdown of the full payable amount, extras, deposit, cancellation and refund terms before confirming.

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