Day-Trip to Alexandria from Cairo by Private Car: Dive into the rich Egyptian history

Embark on an exclusive day-trip from Cairo to Alexandria by private car. Immerse yourself in Egypt’s rich history, visit iconic landmarks, and enjoy stunning Mediterranean sea views.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cairo - Pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your tour

  • Bibliotheca Alexandrina - The Bibliotheca Alexandrina (English: Library of Alexandria; Egyptian Arabic: مكتبة الإسكندرية‎ Maktabat El-Iskandarīyah, Egyptian Arabic: [mækˈtæb(e)t eskendeˈɾejjæ]) is a major library and cultural center located on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea in the Egyptian city of Alexandria.

Note: Alexandria Library is Closed on Friday so you will be able to take Photos from outside

  • Fort Qaitbey - Sultan Abu Al-Nasr Sayf ad-Din Al-Ashraf Qaitbay (Arabic: السلطان أبو النصر سيف الدين الأشرف قايتباي‎) (c. 1416/1418 – 7 August 1496) was the eighteenth Burji Mamluk Sultan of Egypt from 872-901 A.H. (1468-1496 C.E.). (Other transliterations of his name include Qaytbay and Kait Bey.) He was Circassian by birth, and was purchased by the ninth sultan Barsbay (1422 to 1438 C.E.) before being freed by the eleventh Sultan Jaqmaq (1438 to 1453 C.E.). During his reign, he stabilized the Mamluk state and economy, consolidated the northern boundaries of the Sultanate with the Ottoman Empire, engaged in trade with other contemporaneous polities, and emerged as a great patron of art and architecture. In fact, although Qaitbay fought sixteen military campaigns, he is best remembered for the spectacular building projects that he sponsored, leaving his mark as an architectural patron on Mecca, Medina, Jerusalem, Damascus, Aleppo, Alexandria, and every quarter of Cairo. To some historians
  • Ancient Roman Amphitheater - The Roman Amphitheatre is one of Alexandria’s most popular monuments. This is Egypt’s second most important city, after the capital, Cairo. While the amphitheaters were spread throught different countries like Greece, Italy, and Turkey during the reign of the Romans with many examples of these structures still present in many regions around Europe and the Middle East, the Roman Amphitheatre of Alexandria is the only one of its type in Egypt.
  • Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - The catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa (meaning “Mound of Shards”) is a historical archaeological site located in Alexandria, Egypt, and is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages.[1]
  • Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi - El Mursi Abu Elabas: Explore the Richness of Arabian Craftsmanship
    Experience traditional Arabian artisanship at its finest with our exquisite El Mursi Abu Elabas collection. Every piece in this range is thoughtfully designed and meticulously crafted to represent the intricate mysticism of Arabian culture.
  • Cairo - Tour Finishes with drop off at Customer Hotel in Cairo or Giza
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Enjoy the exclusivity of a private tour
  • Travel comfortably in a private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Tipping
  • Lunch at Local restaurant (Optional)
  • Share guide in Alexandria (optional)
  • Entry Fees (Optional)
Additional Information

Revel in the historical grandeur of Egypt with our exclusive Day-Trip to Alexandria from Cairo by Private Car. This is a golden opportunity to delve into the rich heritage of Egypt’s second-largest city, known for its breath-taking Mediterranean sea views and monumental sites. Our expert guide will accompany you and elaborate on the stunning Tapestry of Greek, Roman, and Egyptian histories. You’ll have a chance to visit renowned landmarks like the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Fort Qaitbey, and the Roman Amphitheater. Comfortable and luxurious private car transportation will ensure maximum convenience. Come and join us on this enlightening day-trip to Alexandria and experience Egyptian history like never before!

Note: Alexandria Library is Closed on Friday so you will be able to take Photos from outside

  • Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
Location
Tahrir Sq
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Cristhian_m
Jul 26, 2024
Must go! - Great supoort !! My friend and I enjoyed a lot !!! Enoo is an amazing tour guide! Very friendly and with a lot of knowledge !!! Thanks for everything!
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Marcel_s
Jul 12, 2024
Day trip to Alexandria from Cairo by car including lunch - We had an interesting and well-organized day with our guide and the driver accompanied us reliably from one City to the other and back.
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Deactivated
Jul 7, 2024
Excellent one day trip! - Excellent trip! Fro one day, we covered so much Th driver was nice, professional and on time The guide met us there and was excellent
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683sawyers
Jul 2, 2024
Unforgettable experience - The city is full of ancient culture and beautiful architecture. My guide and driver were both extremely knowledgeable, kind, and helpful in showing me all about the city. I look forward to using EMO again next time I visit and can bring more people to this wonderful place. Thank you all for your support and hospitality 🙏🏼❤️
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Martha_f
Jun 26, 2024
Great Day in Alexandria - We had good day, this city is full of history and beauty, Our guide was Gamar he was very knowledgeable and ready for Ny questions . The lunch was in a great ocean view restaurant. .
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Daniel_t
Jun 25, 2024
Great value for money.... - Great value for money. Knowledgeable tour guide who explained many points of interest. Met us right on time and we even got back a little early. I felt very safe during this tour
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Pankaj_p
Jun 15, 2024
We had a comfortable drive, nice lunch and great guided tour. - Nice drive. Well mannered driver. Clean car. Friendly guide. Overall made our day enjoyable an worthwhile.
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Anglique_v
Jun 5, 2024
A great experience: Alexandria in one day - In one day our superguide showed us the best of Alexandria and told us all about the rich history of this old city. Very interesting! A very service-minded chauffeur picked us up in Cairo en braught us back at the end of the day: very comfortable! We were impressed by the catacombes, the library, the fort en the mosque. Thnx for this great experience!
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Basuarjun
May 31, 2024
Memorable and hastle free tour - We took the tour without guide and with driver. The driver was very friendly and was effectively a guide. The response from emo tours was very good and the trip started on time. As we directly booked with the agency , they also provided us with an authorization letter as required in the visa process. As we did not include lunch, the driver did not show us many options for lunch but guided us to a hotel which is on the expensive side and is probably the one tied up with emo tours , Further he also asked us to pay him and not directly at the hotel stating that the hotel would charge more. The food was not very good especially the vegetarian dish. Nevertheless, the tour was very enjoyable.
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Nick_g
Jun 10, 2024
Select something else from Viator - I have been on many tours with Viator, this being the worst!!! Badly maintained car, guide not as knowledgeable as others (listened on to other guides at monuments) and when requested to take us to a local restaurant they took us there were they would get commission even though I was paying extra. Hope my next trip with Viator will be at the same standards as Mexico, South Africa and France
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