Location: Alexandria
Top Things to do in Alexandria
Top 10 Archaeology 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. 3-Day Private Guided Tour of Giza Saqqara Alexandria and Cairo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Enjoy three day-tours with a private guide to see the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Saqqara Pyramids (Step Pyramid complex of Zoser and pyramid of Teti), Memphis museum in one day. The second day is dedicated to the city of Alexandria highlights. The third day you will enjoy the highlights of Cairo.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Entrance fees, Qualified Egyptologist tour guide, 30 minutes camel ride
Exclusions: Extra entrance fees (interior of Giza pyramids, Solar Boat museum), Drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By AntonA3578
This was exceptionally good. Great way to experience all main sights in two packed days, while being flexible with you individual needs. We traveled with 5 year old daughter and felt highly comfortable completing the whole program. The price is ridiculously low. All tickets are included as well as lunches for both days. You will spend the same just on tickets and taxis between the sites with no guide if you try to do it yourself. And the guide. If you buy this tour - ask for Fatima. She made this tour unforgettable, being absolutely passionate about her job and history of this interesting country. She was chatty, always ready to help and adapt, answered any of our questions about history, current life of the country and on recommendations where to have dinner. We visited during Ramadan, so all museums closed at 15.00, but she managed to organise everything so that we made it to all points. On top of that she was able to keep the pace of storytelling even in the middle of the heat and fasting without water (you remember we had this tour during Ramadan?). So all in all Fatima was the one, who made us enjoy Cairo and admire great history of Egypt.
2. 3-Day Guided Tour Cairo and Alexandria with Camel Ride
Overall Ratings
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.
3. Cairo, Alexandria & Nile Cruise 9 Days - 8 Nights Tour Package
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Discover the best sights in Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan & Luxor. It starts from Cairo by seeing everyone's dream "The Great Pyramids of Giza" besides many other things like The Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and the fantastic architectural buildings of Coptic and Islamic Cairo, then proceeds to Alexandria with its great Roman heritage including the Catacombs of Kom El Shouqafa, Pompey's Pillar .... etc. Then aboard the Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan and discover the ancient wonders of the Nile River. Sailing and enjoying guided visits to some of Egypt’s greatest treasures, including Karnak, the Valley of the Kings and Aswan’s Philae Temple. Learn the secrets and stories behind the relics, and enjoy the comfortable onboard facilities in between tours, side by side being able to watch Egyptian life go on as you travel by.
Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure., Accommodation in Cairo at 4 star hotel on B&B basis for 2 nights., Accommodation on board 5 star cruise on full board basis (3 meals included)., Sleeper train tickets Cairo - Luxor (including dinner & Breakfast), Flight tickets Aswan / Cairo, Sightseeing as per itinerary, including entrance fees.
Exclusions: International airfare., Any optional tours not mentioned in the itinerary., Entry visa to Egypt., Tipping for Cruise crew, tour guides and drivers.
Reviewed By Clau D
At the end of April we were on holiday in Sharm el Sheikh. Our group wanted to visit the city and, by luck, we booked a city tour with the Sharm Smile Tour. We liked it very much. We were all delighted with this experience. There were wonderful few hours, which passed very quickly. We really appreciated the fact that our guide speaks English very well and gave us a lot of interesting information. We enjoyed the tour, we have beautiful memories and the joy that we had a good guide and all the organization of the tour was carefully done.
4. Private day tour to Alexandria From Cairo
Overall Ratings
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.
5. Full-Day Tour from Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara
Overall Ratings
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.
6. Day Trip to Alexandria from Cairo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
A full day tour to Alexandria from Cairo, including a visit to the main landmark of this city like Roman Amphitheatre, Kom El Shoqafa, Pombay Pillar, Alexandria Library and from outside the Quitbay Citadel and Abou El Abbas Mosque. Alexandria is considered the second main city in Egypt overlooking the Mediterranean sea and is called Pearl of the Mediterranean sea.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By 624trey
I had a wonderful experience with Delixe Travel and specifically our Egyptologist Ahmed Zaki. Deluxe travel was efficient, friendly and courteous with airport transfers and getting us to our hotel. They also offered to assist with COVID testing. We felt safe and secure at all times with their team. Touring with Ahmed Zaki was very special. He is knowledge and passionate about the history and eager to answer questions and point out small details that would otherwise go unnoticed. He was very communicative and helped us tailor the tour based on our interest. Just a great overall experience.
7. Alexandria Half day Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
it is a Mediterranean port city in Egypt. During the Hellenistic period, it was home to a lighthouse ranking among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World as well as a storied library. Today the library is reincarnated in the disc-shaped, ultramodern Bibliotheca Alexandrina. The city also has Greco-Roman landmarks, old-world cafes and sandy beaches. Its 15th-century seafront Qaitbay Citadel is now a museum.
Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Tipping
Reviewed By EduardoGlegionnaire
I come from UK and I'm travel alone, i makes a tour to Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx's I had a great time and the tour guy speak a very good English and give me all the history about the Pyramid, also he take me to the egipcien museum, I have a great time very very hight services, highly recommended and in the night he take me to the night cruse, I had a diner in the night I spend a good time I recommend the Travel Connection tours to any One of the world tank for Travel Connection tours, very very good price I had a excellent journey ❤️❤️❤️????????????????????????
8. Alamein full day tour from Alexandria
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
I am a licensed tour guide with years of experience in the field with an excellent command of English. i can also offer tours in German & French. I always make sure my clients are satisfied with the tour and i am quite flexible to add or change the itinerary according to my client's convenience. A good photographer as well.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All transfers from your residence in Alexandria & return by an air-conditioned vehicle, Egyptologist guide
Exclusions: kindly note that lunch is not included in the tour price, Any extras not mentioned in the program, Tipping Kitty, Entrance fees only for the Alamein war museum
Reviewed By Gwhite0288
Karim is an amazing tour guide. He took me to the roman theater, pompei tower, catacombs, the fortress on the harbor, and egyptian library that is full of museums inside. The knowledgr henhas is great, he is helpful with photos, and even assisted me finding a scuba diving shop, and location near my hotel to get a pcr test for my flight to leave. Will highly recommend this tour and it is a great experience.
9. Alexandria from Cairo in one day tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy one day tour to Alexandria from Cairo by Car visiting top attractions in Alexandria as Roman Theater in Alexandria The Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa ,Alexandria Library & Also from out side you will Visit Qaytbay Citadel & El Mursi Abu Elabas.then Back to Cairo at the end of the day by 18:00 pm Day Trip to Alexandria from cairo with Emo Tours Egypt
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Expert Tour guide, Snacks Bag includes (Bottle of Water,Can of Pepsi,Chips & Cake), Lunch
Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By kinmanl2021
It’s a great day for me and amazing site seeing ! My tour guide ( Mo Salah ) is very nice and driver is professional. Thanks for Emo Tours and MO salah Highly recommend!!!
10. Private Guided Day tour to Alexandria from Cairo + Lunch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
At 7.00 AM, You will be escorted in an air conditioned vehicle from your hotel towards Alexandria (about 3 Hrs. Driving). Start your tour with exploring the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, dating back to the early of the 2nd century A.D., Then Pompey’s pillar dating back to the end of 3rd century and the remains of the Serapeum temple, the ancient temple of god Serapis. The ancient lighthouse (Pharos) was one of the ancient seven wonders before it was completely destroyed. Now in its location stands the fort of Qaitbay dating back to 15th century. We will end our tour by visiting the Modern Alexandria library; the Old library was very famous all over the world for its huge books capacity of different sciences and literature. It was damaged several times during the Greco Roman period until it vanished. New Library was inaugurated in 2002 and it is a must see in Alexandria that you will visit and a have a guided tour inside it.
Inclusions: Egyptologist tour guide., Lunch at Sea View Restaurant., Main Entrance Ticket to all mentioned sites., Bottled Mineral Water.
Exclusions: Beverages with meals & soft drinks., Tips for guides, drivers, etc.
Reviewed By AmySadek6
We were lucky to be in a private tour to avoid the crowds for our safety. Every thing was going well ????. All 5 of 5. Recommend to everyone.
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