Cairo Excursion · Cairo
Alexandria Over Day
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- Licence No. 121
Tour Overview
This Alexandria day trip from Cairo takes you by private air-conditioned car to Egypt’s Mediterranean city for Pompey’s Pillar, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and the Citadel of Qaitbay, with your own English-speaking guide, and brings you back to your Cairo hotel in the evening. It is the simplest way to add Alexandria to a Cairo stay without moving hotels.
At a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Format | Private full-day trip from your Cairo hotel |
| Sites | Pompey’s Pillar, Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Citadel of Qaitbay |
| Transport | Private air-conditioned vehicle, Cairo to Alexandria and back |
| Guide | English-speaking guide |
| Price | $270 per person for 1 traveler, $170 per person for 2, $130 per person for 3 |
| Entrance tickets | Not listed in the published inclusions; confirm when booking |
A different side of Egypt
Alexandria is Greek and Roman Egypt rather than pharaonic Egypt, which is why it rewards travelers who have already seen Giza. Pompey’s Pillar is a single granite column from the Roman period, and the catacombs below Kom El Shoqafa mix Egyptian, Greek and Roman styles in one tomb complex. The day ends at Qaitbay, the 15th-century fort on the harbor built on the site of the ancient Pharos lighthouse. Our Alexandria travel guide has more on the city.
Pace and planning
- It is a long day. The drive each way typically takes around three hours, depending on traffic, so expect an early start and an evening return.
- Because the car and guide are private, you can ask for a longer stop on the seafront or a lunch break where you prefer.
- Meals are not listed in the inclusions, and tips are excluded.
- Entrance tickets are not listed in the published inclusions, so confirm with us when booking whether they are covered.
- The coast is mildest in spring and autumn; see the best season to visit Egypt.
Prefer to stay longer?
If one day feels rushed, the 4-day Cairo and Alexandria tour gives the city more time, and the Cleopatra 10-day tour adds Alexandria to a Nile cruise.
Find more day trips among our Cairo tours and excursions, or ask for a tailor-made itinerary that includes Alexandria.
Tour Highlights
Private English-speaking Egyptologist
Transfer from/to your hotel by private AC vehicle
Entrance tickets to all sights mentionted
Tour Itinerary
Enjoy a privately guided journey to Alexandria, Egypt’s historic Mediterranean city, travelling in comfort from Cairo by private air-conditioned vehicle with your expert Egyptologist.
On arrival, begin with a visit to Pompey’s Pillar, one of Alexandria’s most striking Roman monuments, followed by the fascinating Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, an extraordinary underground necropolis carved deep into the rock.
Later, continue to the scenic Citadel of Qaitbay, dramatically positioned on the Mediterranean shore and built on the historic site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Return to Cairo in the evening and transfer to your hotel.
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Inclusions
- All transfers via private air-conditioned vehicle
- Private sightseeing tours in Cairo (listed on itinerary)
- English-speaking tour guide / Leader
- All service charges and taxes
Exclusions
- Any optional tours
- Any extras not mentioned in the program
- Tipping.
Tour Prices
Alexandria Over Day
Three Persons
$130
Two Persons
$170
One Person
$270
Important Notes
👨👩👧 Delta Tours Child Policy:
- 0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge (except for flight tickets where airline rules apply).
- 2 – 5.99 years: Pay 25% of adult price (if there is a flight tickets).
- 6 – 11.99 years: Pay 50% of adult price (sharing parents’ room/cabin).
- 12 years and above: Considered an adult and pay full price.
Notes:
- Child discounts apply when sharing a room/cabin with two full-paying adults.
- If a child requires a separate room, the full adult rate applies.
- Some tours, cruises, or hotels may have different rules; in that case, the stricter policy applies.
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Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo: Good to Know
It is $270 per person for one traveler, $170 per person for two and $130 per person for three people traveling together.
The tour visits Pompey’s Pillar, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and the Citadel of Qaitbay on the Mediterranean shore.
The drive typically takes around three hours each way, depending on traffic, so this is a full day with an evening return to your hotel.
You travel the whole way by private air-conditioned vehicle with your guide, with pickup and drop-off at your Cairo hotel.
Meals are not listed in the inclusions. If you want a lunch stop in Alexandria, mention it when booking so it can be planned into the day.
They are not listed in the published inclusions, so please confirm when booking.
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“Our Egypt trip was perfectly organized with excellent guides, smooth transfers, and constant support from arrival until departure.”
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