Small boats docked along the Alexandria coastline with view of the Mediterranean Sea

Alexandria Day Tours

Trace Alexandria's Greco-Roman past at Qaitbay Citadel and the great library, or slip down to the Pyramids — all with guide, transfers and tickets.

Egypt Day Tours & Execursions 2026/2027

Alexandria Day Tours: Greco-Roman Egypt on the Mediterranean

Alexandria day tours cover a side of Egypt that feels nothing like the rest of the country: Greco-Roman history along a Mediterranean waterfront, from the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and Pompey's Pillar to Qaitbay Citadel and the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Tours run either as a local day in the city, or as a day trip out from Cairo and back. If it is the Pyramids you are short of time for, a fast run south to Giza also runs from here.

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One Day Cairo Tour from Alexandria

One Day Cairo Tour from Alexandria

Cairo Private 1 Day

Take a one day tour from Alexandria to Cairo’s top museums. Discover ancient Egyptian artifacts at the Egyptian Museum, explore the National Museum of...

FromUS$ 81 / person
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Camel ride in the Giza Pyramids in Egypt

Pyramids and Sphinx tour from Alexandria

Private 1 Day
Alexandria Cairo

Explore the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx on a full-day tour from Alexandria, including the Great Pyramid of Giza, a camel ride, and lunch.

FromUS$ 121 / person
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Alexandria Day Tours

Why Visit Alexandria

Alexandria feels like a different country to the rest of Egypt, and that's exactly the appeal. Instead of pharaonic temples and desert scenery, a day here is built around Greco-Roman history and a Mediterranean waterfront: the underground Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the Roman-era Pompey's Pillar, Qaitbay Citadel guarding the old harbour, and the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina rebuilt where the ancient Library of Alexandria once stood. It's a genuinely different day out from Cairo, Luxor, or Aswan, which is why most visitors add an Alexandria day tour on to a longer Egypt trip rather than building a whole holiday around it.

There are two ways to spend an Alexandria day tour, depending on where you're staying. If you're based in Alexandria itself, a local day tour covers the city's own sights at an easy pace, with an evening sound-and-light show at Qaitbay Citadel as a popular add-on. If you're staying in Cairo, the same route works in reverse as a day trip out to Alexandria and back along the coast. And if it's the Pyramids you're short on time for, the direction can flip again, with a fast run south from Alexandria to Giza covering the Pyramids and Sphinx in a single day before heading back.

Every Alexandria day tour is private: hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, a licensed Egyptologist guide, and entrance fees to the sites on the itinerary are included, and most run as a single full day rather than an overnight stay. Lunch and extras like the evening sound-and-light show are available on some itineraries and not others, so it's worth checking exactly what's included before booking.

If none of the set itineraries match your base city or how much time you have, a tailor-made Alexandria day tour can be built around exactly where you're starting from and what you most want to see.

Scenic view of Alexandria city along the Mediterranean Sea with waterfront promenade
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Hoda was an amazing guide, sharing with us her incredible knowledge about the history and culture of Egypt. She is a warm and caring person, helping us meet our "wish-list' items on this trip!!

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I highly recommend Hoda. She is a wonderful guide for English speaking travelers. Her knowledge and enthusiasm for Egyptian history and culture is infectious. She made my tour of Egypt a trip of a lifetime.

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Hany is a knowledgeable, kind and thoughtful guide. He can tailor a personalized tour to what you want to see, or can plan an entire itinerary. He is incredibly responsive and dependable. Hands down the best way to see E...

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Guides who are historians and archaeologists first — the stories guidebooks never tell.

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Start late, linger longer, swap a stop — your day flexes around you, never the other way round.

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FAQs

All You Need to Know Before You Go

Egypt day tours are short tours that guide you into exploring well-known and hidden sights in a day. They are meant for tourists who want to maximize experience but can't stay long. We offer many Cairo day tours, Luxor day tours, and Aswan day tours.

The best Egyptian cities for day trips are most likely Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Red Sea cities, and Alexandria. Each city has its twist in what it includes, like Cairo with the Pyramids of Giza and Egyptian Museum, Luxor with the Valley of the Kings, and finally, cruising the Nile to Aswan.

Yes, the majority of travel agencies offer more individualized itineraries. We also provide this service, which lets you decide where to go, what to do, and how many days to spend there. 

Yes, they are meant for families and can be designed to fit any range of traveler's ages. From educational tours to museums and historical sites, you can enjoy camel rides near the pyramids or noisy fun excitement that occupies both the kids and adults.

It is so comfortable and modest to keep local customs. Just wear your light clothes, take a hat, sunglasses, and comfortable walking shoes, so you are in for those Egypt tours that require climbing ancient sites or traversing a desert landscape.

Cancellation and rescheduling policies vary with different operators. Most operators allow free cancellation 24-48 hours before the tour date. It is advisable to read the terms and conditions carefully while booking.

Egypt is a safe country for tourists; day tours are generally conducted by trained professionals who know how to keep their customers safe and secure. We make sure that everything we offer follows the safety guidelines and thus provide a worry-free experience.

Yes, ideally, as traveling alone will never be the same, even if it is possible. There are so many historical, cultural, and even interesting stories from just a knowledgeable guide about the place that you visit, and this would be the best for your Egypt tour.

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