Day Tours from Cairo to Alexandria

Escape the bustling rhythm of Cairo on a private day tour across the scenic Cairo–Alexandria Desert Highway to Egypt’s ancient Mediterranean capital. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Alexandria pairs classical Greco-Roman heritage with fresh coastal breezes, monumental citadels, and historic underwater relics.

Whether you are looking for an introduction to the city's coastal landmarks, a specialized archaeological exploration of subterranean catacombs, or a regional trip onward to El Alamein, this guide covers the best day excursions from Cairo operated by Ramasside Tours.

1. Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo (Private Highlights)

• Departure: Pick-up from Cairo / Giza hotels
• Duration: Full Day (Approx. 10–12 Hours)
• Key Landmarks: Bibliotheca Alexandrina (plaza & exterior architecture), Roman Amphitheatre at Kom El Dikka, historic downtown street walk, and exterior views of the Citadel of Qaitbay.
• Why Choose This Tour: The quintessential introductory trip for travelers based in Cairo who want to discover Alexandria’s main architectural monuments in complete comfort with a private driver and Egyptologist guide.

2. Archaeological Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo

• Departure: Pick-up from Cairo / Giza hotels
• Duration: Full Day (Approx. 10–12 Hours)
• Key Landmarks: Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa (one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages), Pompey’s Pillar, Roman Amphitheatre, sunken relics of the Eastern Harbor, and Fort Qaitbay.
• Why Choose This Tour: Designed specifically for history buffs and scholars seeking an academic narrative of Alexandria’s classical antiquities and underwater salvage discoveries.

3. Alexandria City Highlights Day Tour

• Departure: Pick-up from Cairo or Alexandria accommodation
• Duration: Full Day (Approx. 7–8 Hours)
• Key Landmarks: Bibliotheca Alexandrina open plaza, downtown commercial bazaars, scenic Mediterranean Corniche drive, authentic Alexandrian lunch, and a walk through the royal gardens of Montaza Palace.
• Why Choose This Tour: A leisurely itinerary balancing cultural sightseeing with the coastal sea breeze and lush pine gardens of King Farouk's former summer estate.

4. Alexandria Historical Tour with the Graeco-Roman Museum

• Departure: Pick-up from Cairo or Alexandria hotels
• Duration: Full Day (Approx. 8–10 Hours including transit)
• Key Landmarks: Extensive guided exploration of the newly reopened and restored Graeco-Roman Museum (featuring over 40 galleries of classical sculptures, Alexander the Great statues, and Roman mummies), Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and Qaitbay Citadel.
• Why Choose This Tour: Focuses squarely on the Ptolemaic, Greek, and Roman golden ages that defined ancient Alexandria as the intellectual capital of the classical Mediterranean.

5. Alexandria Scuba Diving Adventure: Sunken Palace & Lighthouse Ruins

• Departure: Cairo or Alexandria
• Duration: Half-Day Activity (Approx. 4 Hours on site)
• Key Landmarks: Guided open-water dive accompanied by certified PADI dive masters across the submerged ruins of Queen Cleopatra’s palace on Antirhodos Island and the fallen monumental blocks of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse.
• Why Choose This Tour: A bucket-list adventure providing direct access to submerged archaeological ruins beneath the Mediterranean Sea.

6. Alexandria Ghosts & Mysteries Evening Tour

• Departure: Alexandria hotels (or afternoon transfer from Cairo)
• Duration: Evening Tour (Approx. 5 Hours)
• Key Landmarks: Twilight walk through illuminated seaside alleys, Pharos Lighthouse ghost legends at Fort Qaitbay, Montaza Palace lore, and dark historical accounts of the infamous Raya and Sakina.
• Why Choose This Tour: An atmospheric storytelling journey through folklore, urban mysteries, and nighttime coastal monuments away from daytime heat.

7. Alexandria Night & Evening Corniche Tour

• Departure: Alexandria hotels
• Duration: Evening Tour (Approx. 4–5 Hours)
• Key Landmarks: Illuminated Stanley Bridge, historic downtown cafes, traditional tea and shisha lounges, and a scenic evening drive along the 30-kilometer Corniche.
• Why Choose This Tour: Captures the romantic Mediterranean night ambiance when locals gather along the seawalls, waterfront cafes, and pastry shops.

8. Alexandria Street Food & Culinary Discovery Tour

• Departure: Cairo or Alexandria hotels
• Duration: Half Day (Approx. 4 Hours on site)
• Key Landmarks: Guided tasting walk through traditional downtown food markets sampling Kebda Iskandarani (Alexandrian spiced liver), freshly fried Ta'ameya, Koshary, fresh Mediterranean seafood, and fresh-squeezed mango juice.
• Why Choose This Tour: An authentic sensory immersion into Egyptian street food culture, visiting beloved local eateries away from tourist circuits.

9. Alexandria Shopping & San Stefano Leisure Tour

• Departure: Alexandria hotels
• Duration: Half Day (Approx. 4–5 Hours)
• Key Landmarks: Traditional artisan browsing in the historic souks of Zan'et El Setat and the gold district, combined with upscale shopping and seaside dining at San Stefano Grand Plaza Mall.
• Why Choose This Tour: The ideal mix of authentic Middle Eastern bazaar bargaining and modern upscale Mediterranean shopping.

10. Alexandria Airport Transit & Layover Tour

• Departure: Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE)
• Duration: Flexible (4 to 8 Hours based on layover schedule)
• Key Landmarks: Express transfer to Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay Citadel, seaside seafood dining, and a scenic Corniche drive with guaranteed on-time airport return.
• Why Choose This Tour: Converts waiting hours between flights into a rewarding private sightseeing excursion.

Regional Day Excursions & Multi-Day Extensions

Extend your journey beyond the city limits with dedicated private excursions into the surrounding desert, delta, and historical landmarks:

• El Alamein World War II Day Tour: Journey west along the Mediterranean coastline to visit the El Alamein Military Museum, Commonwealth War Cemetery, and the German and Italian Memorials commemorating the pivotal 1942 desert battle.
• Rosetta (Rashid) Cultural Day Tour: Travel east to the historic Nile delta town where the Rosetta Stone was discovered. Explore Ottoman-era brick mansions, Islamic fortresses, and the meeting point of the Nile and the Mediterranean Sea.
• Wadi El Natrun Coptic Monasteries Tour: Stop in the desert valley between Cairo and Alexandria to tour active 4th-century Coptic Christian monasteries (Deir al-Surian, Deir Anba Bishoy, Deir Abu Maqar).
• Overnight Expedition to Siwa Oasis: A 2-day or 3-day desert odyssey to Egypt’s westernmost oasis to explore the Fortress of Shali, Cleopatra’s Spring, the Temple of the Oracle of Amun, and the Great Sand Sea.
• Overnight Cairo Tour from Alexandria: For travelers docking at Alexandria Port or staying in coastal hotels, enjoy an overnight journey to Cairo to marvel at the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, and Khan El Khalili.

What Is Included in Ramasside Tours Day Trips

• Private round-trip transportation in modern, climate-controlled executive vehicles
• Professional licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guides
• All entrance tickets and permits to scheduled attractions and museums
• Chilled bottled mineral water inside vehicles throughout all travel days
• Dedicated hotel or airport pick-up and drop-off services
• All local service charges, highway tolls, and municipal taxes

Booking & Inquiries

All day tours can be customized with flexible departure times, private luxury van upgrades, or specialized dining requests. For inquiries and bookings, contact our travel specialists at: [email protected]