Location: Alexandria
Top Things to do in Alexandria
The 10 Best Cultural Tours in Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate
The Pearl of the Mediterranean has an ambiance more in keeping with its neighbors to the north than with those in the Middle East. Site of Pharos lighthouse, one of the Wonders of the World, and of Anthony and Cleopatra’s tempestuous romance, the city was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BCE. Today, Alexandria offers fascinating insights into its proud Greek past, as well as interesting mosques, the casino strip of the Corniche, some lovely gardens and both modern and traditional hotels. (Editor's note: Our list was compiled before political unrest prompted many countries to issue travel warnings for Egypt. If you're currently planning a trip to Egypt, please consider the risks and monitor your government's travel alerts.)
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1. Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo or Giza with Transfer and Guide
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Discover the legendary city of Alexandria on a private tour from Cairo, and discover the traces of ancient Egyptians and Roman armies. Descend into the catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa to see fascinating artworks that blend two cultures, visit Pompey’s Pillar, then take in views from the 15th-century fortifications at the Citadel of Qaitbay. Explore the city’s new library—a tribute to the library that burned in antiquity—Take a full-day private tour from Cairo to Alexandria See top landmarks like the Roman catacombs and Alexandria
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Qualified Egyptologist guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, entry fees
Reviewed By sarah80120385
we had a fun day in the park on the way to Alexandria, it is called African Safari Park, we gave food to animal , our guide Hossam was so friendly and took good photos of us highly recommended
2. private full day tour to Alexandria city from Cairo / Giza hotels
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
what wonderful private tour around Alexandria the second biggest city on Mediterranean sea with private car and guide , pick up from your hotel in cairo or giza full day tour to Alexandria to visit Greek roman history like catacomb tomb , pompy'spillar , castle of quitbay , library of Alexandria,morsy abu el abbas mosque with private car and guide include hotel pick up and drop off
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Qualified Egyptologist guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle or car
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, entry fees tickets
Reviewed By sarah80120385
we had a fun day in the park on the way to Alexandria, it is called African Safari Park, we gave food to animal , our guide Hossam was so friendly and took good photos of us highly recommended
3. 3-Day Guided Tour Cairo and Alexandria with Camel Ride
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Experience Cairo’s and Alexandria highlights on a 3 full-day sightseeing tour Visit the Giza Pyramids & sphinx , Enjoy the Camel ride through the desert; and descend to the atmospheric tombs of the Sakkara step pyramids. Visit the Egyptian Museum, immerse yourself in the city’s rich history and vibrant culture. Discover Pharaohs’ hordes, crumbling mummies and gleaming antiquities as you visit the museum with a local guide, Visit the Coptic Cairo enjoy the biggest Bazzar Enjoy the Egyptian food during your lunch at a local restaurant, see the soaring architecture of an iconic mosques and browse for souvenirs and spices in the colorful stalls of a bustling souk.see the splendid sights of Alexandria on a guided tour. Receive the undivided attention of your Egyptologist guide on this private tour.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Bottled water, Qualified Egyptologist guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Camel Ride for 15 Minutes
Exclusions: Gratuities, Entry fees inside the Great Pyramid, Mummy room at the Egyptian museum
Reviewed By Otaishtf
We had a lovely experience with our guide. She is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. She helped me explore the Giza complex and old museum. I would definitely recommend her to friends/family.
4. Full-Day Tour from Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
pyramid of cheops,one of the seven wonders of the ancient world,the middle pyramid of chephren and the little one of mykerinus then proceed to visit the great sphinx,the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body,the tour also includes a visit to the valley temple,which belongs to the pyramid of chephren.Then visit to Sakkara,located only 27 kilometers southwest away from Cairo.Visit the step pyramid of king Zoser,built by the engineer Imhotep,it dates back to 4700 years ago,it is considered an important part in the process of the pyramid evolution,moreover,you will see one of the magnificent Mastabas(burial chamber) which is (Carved &painted tomb) and you will visit the pyramid of king Titi at Sakkara from inside which is the only carved pyramid in Egypt for no extra charge (included).Then proceed to Memphis,the capital of old Egypt during the old kingdom,dates back to 3200 B.C ,where we can see colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx.
Inclusions: Private English Egyptologist guide. , lunch on clean local restaurant (drinks not included), Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites., one bottle of Mineral water per person on board the vehicle during the tour., Shopping tours at Giza pyramids if you are interested.
Exclusions: Optionals as (camel ride,solar boat by the pyramids,enter inside Giza pyramids,…..etc), Gratuities (optional)
Reviewed By RudiUK
My guide Sahl was excellent, the best guide I had in Egypt. We had a really fun day out at the pyramids, he knew all the history, all the best views, plus he's also really good at taking photos. All in all highly recommended.
5. Cairo , Giza , Alexandria , Aswan and Luxor Deluxe Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Spend 10 Days in Egypt. Comfortable accommodation , perfect service , Good price and you will get amazing experience in Egypt.
Inclusions: Egyptologist English speaking guide in all sightseeing.
Exclusions: Visa to Egypt , Entrance fees , Tips
Reviewed By B3llam1
This was my first time in Egypt and it was phenomenal. We had a good guide called Fatima who explained everything well, and she was very funny and friendly. She explained things in a way that you could tell that she loves her work. She put her whole heart into helping us throughout the trip. She did not only tell us what happened at the temples or monuments, she also helped us get other things. (Like snacks and souvenirs) She is really an interesting person, and she does not make you bored at all. I really loved the company that us helped do this trip, they gave us wonderful hotels, and the places we went to see were very interesting.
6. Private Full Day Tour: to Alexandria from Cairo
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Whilst you are in Cairo why not consider taking a trip to visit the wonderful city of Alexandria. Take in Pompey’s Pillar the only known free standing column.View the ruins of a Roman Temple.You will also have the opportunity to visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa one of the seven wonders of the Middle Ages.Then proceed onto Qaitbay Citadel. End on a visit to Bibliotheca Alexandria.
Inclusions: Picking you up from your starting point and return, All transfers by a modern A/C vehicle, Private Egyptologist Guide, Bottled water provided during your tours and transfers, All service charges & taxes
Exclusions: Entrance fees to sites, Any optional tours, Lunch, Tipping
Reviewed By StarryKozel
This was a top class tour, thoroughly enjoyable and well-organised (after the first day's confusion). Particularly great and highlights of our trip were our 2 guides: Sam (a.k.a. Ahmed) in Cairo and Roshdy along the Nile from arrival at Luxor to departure at Aswan. Both made the trip so enjoyable and we highly recommend them. Nothing was too much trouble for Sam and Roshdy and they did everything to make our trip perfect. Arrival at Cairo airport was a minor problem - apparently the meeter & greeter was inside the terminal before immigration and baggage hall and this was not expected. We waited in the arrivals hall and eventually took a taxi - fortunately, we had asked where we were staying beforehand. The tour company had not provided a detailed itinerary at that stage. A last minute change to the itinerary was notified to us concerning the flight from Cairo to Luxor meaning less time in Cairo on arrival. However, luckily it turned out for the best as we had an extra day in Aswan and we caught up with what we had missed in Cairo on our return. Communication before arrival could be improved. However, these were the only minor issues and everything from that point went beautifully once we had met our guides. They were clearly supported well by Reflections. Accommodation at Mercure Le Sphinx was adequate. Small rooms, rather crowded although early breakfast was provided for early starters like us. The food was OK but nothing special - the staff found it hard to keep up with replenishing food, crockery and cutlery. The day went really well. First visit to Pyramids at Giza (almost next door), the Sphinx and Coptic Cairo. Excellent lunch of Koshari at authentic Abu Tarek restaurant in the city centre. We were tired by this time and opted out of any other planned visits (including the Egyptian Museum, which we did at our leisure after the Nile trip). We idled at the airport and flew to Luxor, arriving mid-evening. We stayed onboard our excellent cruise ship, Semiramis III, and as we had missed dinner, food was left in our well-appointed cabin, more spacious than we had expected. The huge picture window was a highlight. The ship, the staff (especially concierge Zerdan) and the food were all excellent. and we felt very comfortable. Meal times were arranged around trips. Food is included in the fare but not alcohol; local lager beer is good but the wine? No recommendations as we failed to find anything worth drinking. First day saw us at Karnak (a highlight for me) and Luxor temples in the early morning and Valley of the Kings late morning (another highlight). Hatshepsut's temple was an unexpected treat and is now looked back on with pleasure. We called at the imposing Colossi of Memnon before returning to the ship for a late lunch. We set off upstream mid afternoon allowing a relaxing time on the wonderful open top deck, enjoying the Nile scenery and birding. Next day we visited Edfu temple and in the dark of the evening, Kom-Ombo temple. In the meantime, we enjoyed the gentle cruise upstream. I had awoken during the night at the locks and spent an hour watching our progress through them. Very interesting. We awoke at berth in Aswan, opposite the huge dune of Qubbet. Because of the changed itinerary, we had time to visit Abu Simbel temple - a 3 hour desert journey each way but well worth it - this was an 'extra'. The temple had been moved to its present place on the banks of Nasser Lake at the time of construction of the dam at Aswan by the Soviets. On our return, after siesta and food, we visited a Nubian Village. That was interesting enough, but knowing my interest in birds, we took the backwaters of the Nile to reach the village. Superb! Final day saw local Aswan trips to the Unfinished Obelisk, the High Dam and Philae Temple. I bought 2 tee shirts: bargaining started at $150 each and finished at $10 for both :) Our flight back to Cairo from Aswan was delayed twice, so we arrived back mid-evening and again stayed at Mercure Le Sphinx hotel, but in a better room. Final tour day (but not our final day as we stayed on) saw us visit the Egyptian Museum and we were so glad we had not rushed around it on the first day. We were able to take our time. We lunched again at Abu Tarek for Koshari, now a favourite in our home. After lunch, I went alone with Sam to the Step Pyramid at Saqqara (an 'extra'). Another 'extra' was the Pyramids and Sphinx Sound and Light Show. It was memorable and well worth seeing. In summary, the trip was historically memorable, relaxing during the cruise, excellent value, well-organised and the guides (Sam & Roshdy) made everything perfect. We can highly recommend this trip
7. Private day tour to Alexandria From Cairo
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
This private tour is the one for visiting Alexandria, city of Alexander the Great, that was the capital of Egypt for more 1000 years, you will visit the catacombs, Pompey's pillar, Fort of Qaitbay and the new library of Alexandria Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
Inclusions: Lunch, All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle, Qualified Egyptology guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By E7537HDisabellal
Unforgettable trip, excellent organization, everything with a synchronism and a lot of attention. All our requests, which we made to the agency's support team, were promptly attended to, with affection. The guide who took care of us had a profound knowledge, with a university degree in history and a specialization in tourism, and gave us a perfect history lesson. We were enchanted with his words, always full of feelings, which transported us to the millennial culture of Egypt.
8. 8 nights Cairo,Aswan,Luxor,Abu simbel,Nile cruise&Red sea from Cairo airport
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Best offer, Take the stress out of planning with this 9-day sightseeing tour of Egypt. Explore Aswan,Luxor and the Valley of the Kings,Abu Simbel and take a cruise down the Nile River. Plus spend time on Hurghada Beach at the Red Sea where you can snorkel. Your Egyptology guide will help you understand the significance of these historical sites. This is ideal for first-time visitors to Egypt Combine cruise and land tours with this option All overnight accommodations are included in the price. most meals are included in the package. See all that Egypt has to offer on a week-long private excursion from Cairo airport. See the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx; take a Nile River cruise from Aswan to Luxor; stop at the Abu Simbel, Komombo, Karnak and Edfu temples; and learn about Egyptian history and culture. Explore most of Egypt’s highlights on a week-long private tour. our target to make sure that our guests will have unforgettable time during their stay in Egypt
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, 3 nights on 5 stars Nile cruise board with all meals start with lunch end with breakfast, all sites which mentioned in program, 2 nights at 3 stars hotel in Cairo with breakfast, a/c transport, door to door transfers from and to Cairo international airport, 2 nights at 3 stars hotel in hurghada with breakfast and dinner, taxes and charges, handling fees, expert Egyptology tour guide, snorkeling day tour in hurghada red sea, A/C first class train tickets from Cairo to Aswan, a/c bus from hurghada to Cairo, horse and carriage, cabin with all facilities, qualified licensed drivers
Exclusions: entrance fees (around 90 us dollars per person for all the sites), tipping(recommended), drinks
Reviewed By andrearN5124JE
This tour is amazing, I would totally recommend it to family and friends! We had the chance to explore all the temples from Aswan, Abu Simbel to Luxor. Our guide Ramzy was a key part to make this trip unforgettable, he was very knowledgeable and always willing to answer all the questions we had about the history of the temples. He was always with us and made sure that we had the best experience. The cruise was really nice too, the room was well equipped and the staff were very helpful and friendly.
9. Alexandria full day trip with lunch
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This city is simply legendary. Home of the biggest library of the world with more than 8 million books. Although some parts of the ancient city were washed under the sea while other parts were gone under the modern city, yet there are still some remains of the glorious ancient city.
Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Egyptologist (Tour Guide) , Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation
Exclusions: Other than the Itenrary
Reviewed By sonycoke
We had a fantastic and memorable 10 days tour with Sam. He is so knowledgeable and accommodating. Thank you Sam for taking care of us from the time we land to our return flight, you are awesome. We felt very safe and comfortable touring with Sam. Thanks again for everything, we will be back for another visit soon.
10. 4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
See luxor and Aswan by sailing Nile cruise with different eyes. Savor the timeless experience that is a Nile cruise as you sail from Aswan to Luxor on an indulgent ship with onboard swimming pool. Feast on breakfast, lunch, dinner—and even afternoon tea—as you discover ancient Egypt’s highlights. Professional Egyptologists are on hand as you visit the temples of Philae,high dam, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor,Karnak,valley of the kings,queen hatshepsut temple and clossi of memnon. door to door transfers from and to your destinations in Aswan and luxor,qualified licensed drivers,3 nights at 5 stars Nile cruise includes all meals,expert tour guide,west and east banks of luxor,Aswan tours,edfu and komombo temples,taxes and charges all are included
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 3 nights on 5 stars cruise board from Aswan to luxor, cabin with all facilities, Shopping tours during the tour, Qualified Egyptology guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan Round-trip, meals start with lunch first day end with breakfast last day, Assistance of our personal during the tour Portage when needed, Meet and Assist upon arrival & Departure, all the sites which mentioned in itinerary, handling fees, horse and carriage, door to door transfer from arrival till departure, Aswan tours, west and east banks of luxor, edfu temple and komombo temples, qualified licensed drivers
Exclusions: Gratuities, drinks, entrance fees(around 50 us dollars per person for all the sites)
Reviewed By Miranda M
Mohammed was my friends and I's tour guide for Cairo. He was very nice and we had a great experience with him. Ramsi was my friends and I's tour guide for Aswan to Luxor. He was very friendly and informative. Showed us neat tourist attractions. The trip was amazing and very unforgettable!
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