One Day Cairo Tour from Alexandria One Day Cairo Tour from Alexandria
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One Day Cairo Tour from Alexandria

★★★★★ 5.0 (46 reviews) 1 Day Alexandria & Cairo
Trip overview

Cairo Museum Tour from Alexandria

With Egypt Day Trips, you will get to enjoy a Cairo Day Tour from Alexandria, an Alexandria to Cairo tour that will take you to the most interesting museums of Egypt. Exploring the mysteries of ancient Egypt by visiting the historical sites in Cairo, including the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, and the Abdeen Museum, which is displaying amazing artifacts and cultural riches through the ages.

Tour highlights

What makes this day different

Museum of Egyptian Civilization

Around 120,000 artefacts spanning Egyptian history.

Egyptian Museum

Tutankhamun's treasures and thousands of artefacts.

Abdeen Palace Museum

Egypt's royal heritage and decorative arts.

The route

4 stops, one unforgettable day

Hotel pickup & drop-off
Your guide/driver meets you early in the morning in a comfortable, air-conditioned car for the drive to Cairo.
1

National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

Visit the NMEC, home to around 120,000 artefacts including royal mummies, ancient tools, jewellery and cultural treasures spanning Egyptian history.

2

The Egyptian Museum

Continue to the Egyptian Museum, home to thousands of ancient Egyptian artefacts including Tutankhamun's treasures, statues and mummies.

3

Lunch at a local restaurant

Break for lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to the Abdeen Museum.

4

Abdeen Museum

Visit the Abdeen Museum, a historically significant palace museum showcasing elegant furnishings, decorative arts and Egypt's royal heritage.

Back to your hotel
Return transfer at the end of your day — hotel, Nile cruise dock or the airport.
What's included

Everything's taken care of

Included

  • Hotel pick up and drop off.
  • All transfers in air-conditioned tourist coach.
  • Licensed tour guide.
  • Entrance fees for the included sites.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant.

Not included

  • Tips for guide and driver.
  • Drinks and personal expenses.
Prices

One rate all year — the more of you, the less each pays

Group sizePrice per person
Solo travellerPrivate tour for one US$ 180/ person
2–3 travellers US$ 99/ person
4–7 travellers US$ 90/ person
8–15 travellers US$ 81/ person
Optional extras

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Essential information

Before the morning of your tour

Your guide/driver meets you early in the morning in Alexandria for the drive to Cairo, returning you there the same evening.

  • Closed walking shoes
  • A hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Small notes for tips

Phone and camera photography is free across all sites; a permit is sometimes required inside ticketed museum areas.

All sites are fully paved and air-conditioned; a full day of museum visits with moderate walking.

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup. No prepayment is taken to reserve the date — you settle with your guide on the day.

Good to know

Day tour FAQs

Yes — from any hotel in Alexandria, at no extra cost.
Yes, lunch at a local restaurant is included.
Yes, entrance fees to all sites mentioned are included.
Cairo is roughly a 3-hour drive from Alexandria each way.
Comfortable clothing; all sites are indoors and air-conditioned.
What travelers say

Stories from real explorers

Don't take our word for it — here's what our guests share after their day with us.

5.0
★★★★★
46 reviews on Tripadvisor
★★★★★Tripadvisor

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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K E Bat
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★★★★★Tripadvisor

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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Valerie S
Group
★★★★★Tripadvisor

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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Vicky
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