Private Full Day Tour: to Alexandria from Cairo

Discover the beauty and history of Alexandria on a captivating 12-hour tour from Cairo. Enjoy iconic sites, including Pompey’s Pillar, the Catacombs, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

Important Info

• Tour Duration: 12 Hours
• Location: Cairo, Egypt
• Time Log: 6:00 AM
• Scheduling: All week

Highlights

• Family-friendly
• Hotel pick-up and return
• Enjoy the beauty and historical sites of Alexandria
• Step back in time on a history tour
• All entrance fees included
• All our Egyptologist guides are qualified and fully licensed
• All our clients are insured

Tour Description

Our Valley the Kings professional guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo by A/C vehicle to transfer you to Alexandria. First, visit Pompey’s Pillar, constructed in honor of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Then, take a drive to visit the Catacombs, the largest Roman cemetery consisting of three levels cut into the rock. After a break for lunch, continue to see the Qaitbay Citadel, built on the site of the ancient lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. We then journey to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a major cultural and library center. After this interesting visit, you will be driven back in comfort and safety to your hotel in Cairo.

Additional Helpful Information

• Our cars include limousines, HIACE, and minivans, all A/C.
• We recommend wearing sunglasses.
• Always carry a bottle of water.
• Wear suitable shoes.
• Use sunscreen in summer.
• Wear light clothing due to high temperatures in summer.
• Only your group will participate.
• Wear long trousers in winter.
• Bring a jacket in winter.
• You can use USD, Euro, British Pound, and Egyptian Pound.
• Feel stress-free knowing we are a professional registered company.
• All our Egyptologist guides are qualified and fully licensed.
• All our private cars are very comfortable with professional drivers.
• All our clients are insured.
• No special dress code is required.
• Baby seats and seat belts are available in all vehicles.
• This is an easy-to-navigate tour.
• You are allowed to take photos.
• Vegetarian food options are available.
• Halal food options are available.
• The distance from Cairo to Alexandria is approximately 3 hours.
• You can change your tour to another day if needed.
• Tipping depends on your satisfaction with the service.

Pricing

Price Policy

Our prices are quoted in USD, but we also accept Euros and Sterling. The prices are per person and per trip, except during peak seasons such as Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays. You can easily change the currency by clicking the icon at the bottom of the page.

Children Policy

• Ages 0 - 1.99: Free of charge
• Ages 2 - 11.99: Pay 50% of the tour price
• Ages 12 and above: Pay the full tour price as an adult

Note: For domestic flights included in your tour, children aged 0-2 incur a fee of $15. Children aged 2 and above are classified as adults.

Payment Policy

A deposit of 25% of the total tour price is required. During peak times (Christmas, New Year, and Easter), the deposit increases to 50%. Payment can be made via bank transfer (details will be provided), Western Union, or online.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation fees are as follows:

• More than 1 week in advance: No cancellation fee
• 3 to 6 days in advance: 50% cancellation fee
• Within 2 days of departure: 100% cancellation fee

Important: All flights require a 100% cancellation fee.

Tipping

If you are satisfied with the services provided, it is customary to give a gratuity, although you are not obligated to do so.