Full-Day Private Guided Alexandria Tour from Cairo
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Full-Day Private Guided Alexandria Tour from Cairo
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Discover the historical and modern Alexandria on a private full-day tour from Cairo. Our tour guide will lead you to the catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, the Fortress of Quaitbay, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Includes lunch, entrance fees, a private guide and air-conditioned van.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-99
Duration: 10–12 hours
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: Arabic, English
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- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup & drop off
- Private certified tour guide
- Entry/Admission - Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
- Entry/Admission - Pompey's Pillar
- Entry/Admission - Alexandria
- Entry/Admission - Bibliotheca Alexandrina
What's not included- Tipping
- Shopping
- Personal expenses
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entrance fees
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Pickup and drop-off are included. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points. Please contact us for exact pickup time and location (contact details will be provided on your voucher) after booking **Pickup from remote areas will charge additional fee.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Cairo Intl Airport, Cairo Egypt
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 333262P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 333262P2
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- gennay20160 contributionsEnchanting Egypt with the Amazing Ahmed!Ahmed had come recommended by a family member so we initially booked the half a day trip to the pyramids and sphinx. We had such an amazing experience with Ahmed that we went on to book the full day trip to Alexandria from Cairo a few days later. What can I say about Ahmed, he’s knowledgeable, professional. punctual, organised, patient, great at taking photos and will go above and beyond for you, nothing is too much trouble. His expansive knowledge and passion for Egypt is something to be admired, if you’re looking for a guide he’s your guy! Thank you Ahmed for such a memorable time.Written 6 December 2024
- 191elenik0 contributionsBOOK THIS TOUR!!I can’t recommend this tour enough! Hussain (our guide) and Migs (our driver) were absolutely amazing. I made things pretty challenging for them with my constantly changing plans, but they were incredibly flexible and accommodating throughout. Hussain is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about history, and it really shows. He answered all of our questions in great detail and made the experience both educational and engaging. We never felt rushed, and both Hussain and Migs made us feel completely safe the entire time. Hussain also went above and beyond by pointing out the best photo spots and even taking fantastic pictures for us. The camel ride was a lot of fun, too! I would highly, highly recommend booking this tour. If I ever return to Cairo, I wouldn’t hesitate to book with Hussain again!Written 19 November 2024
- Thomas Fosli S0 contributionsHighly recommended tour of the Giza pyramidsWe had a great half day tour of the Giza pyramids with our guide Ahmed. He was very knowledgeable on many topics (not only the pyramids) and was all we could ask for in a tour guide. After the tour he took us to a local restaurant for lunch, where we had a very tasty and filling koshariWritten 17 November 2024
- Charmibshah10 contributionsworth it & amazing!I had just a long enough layover last December and was able to book this tour and am so glad I did! It was flexible to what my interests were, and I was even able to get dropped off at the airport after. The guide is very knowledgable and passionate about his country. You will learn and see a lot, from the best view points!Written 16 November 2024
- AndreaE7190 contributionsAmazing!Amazing! Amazing the view! Amazing the place. Amazing the atmosphere! Amazing Ahmed and his explanations about Pyramids! In a few hours we have found a guide and a friend! If we come back we will contact him again!Written 20 August 2024
- Ashikur0 contributionsThe Unbelievable Experience in the Magic LandWe planned the Egypt tour in July of 2023 targeting February of 2024. Towards the end of 2023 lots of things have changed including visa requirements for Canadians. We got confused whether we should go for the trip and we are very happy that we decided to go forward. We were looking for tours and a friend recommended Ahmed from their experience and we are so grateful that they did. We communicated with Ahmed in December of 2023 after we received our visa by mail and the experience was nothing but excellence since then. Ahmed, a very knowledgeable and well spoken in English, responded right away on every single queries we had. We arrived Cairo, late evening of February 17, and Ahmed received us at the airport. He is a very thoughtful person and ordered food as we arrived the airport thinking it would be difficult to get food for us at that time in a new city. He helped us checked in into the hotel and gave us all necessary advises. The next morning, and the remaining tour days, he was there right on time with car and our driver Mohamed was an absolute gentleman. After we completed our initial Cairo tour, we flew to Luxor, and Ahmed joined us there. The Luxor and Edfu tour will remain as highlights of our all vacations ever. We cannot say enough about Ahmed and his support which we felt every step of our trip - every single details he planned and informed us and he went way beyond the typical tour package. For one example, I was curious about authentic mandi dish which I tried in another middle eastern country and I was disappointed. He invited us to a dinner to a real mandi restaurant outside Cairo. It was a very nice restaurant and a typical foreign tourist would not find it. Ahmed ordered lots of traditional Egyptian food and the lamb mandi we had there was so delicious I would not forget the taste for long time. The last day before our departure from Egypt, we requested some extra tour and despite being his early morning return from Luxor, Ahmed accommodated our request and we were fortunate enough to visit the Citadel, the new Civilization museum. Then, he took us to a restaurant as I expressed my desire for authentic mashi dish. Overall, Ahmed made our Egypt experience unbelievable - there was not a single point he did not consider for making our trip the best. We are so lucky to have him as our guide and we cannot simply thank him enough for what he had done for us.Written 4 March 2024
- meesoffenberg0 contributionsAmazing dayWe had a lovely day with Hussein and Abdo. They knew so much and made our day awesome. Really recommend booking a tour with them!Written 20 January 2024
- Trip5893380 contributionsPyramids and SphinxWe visited the sphinx and pyramids with Ahmed. He was very knowledgeable, kind and warm and super organised. He also helped us with airport transfers to and from the airport. He was also very helpful with what to do on our own on our second day in Cairo. A great experience!Written 6 January 2024
- 324leeannk0 contributionsEnjoyable time with Ahmed to visit the pyramids and the sphnix!We took the half day tour to visit the Pyramids and the Sphnix with camel ride. We were fortunate to meet Ahmed in this tour and can in existe feel his passion when we met him. He’s knowledgeable on all things Egypt and the history about all these sites, the best spots of taking pictures. He took us to a local restaurant to taste local food and rice pudding which we enjoyed! We had a great time with Ahmed and the overall arrangement of this half day tour is wonderful! This is highly recommended!Written 5 January 2024
- NicolaHambly0 contributionsPrivate tour of CairoWe took a private tour with Hussein and Abdul which I would highly recommend. Egypt especially Cairo is a hard place to navigate and Hussein helped us every step of the way. His knowledge on Egyptology was incredible and the local restaurants and places he took us too made us feel that we really saw Cairo. Excellent service and experience.Written 23 December 2023
- 764cocol0 contributionsGreat experience wonderful guide and driver!Ahmed was the best tour guide I had in Egypt! He took his time to show me the sites and took some wonderful pictures of me at the locations! I felt like I had my own personal photographer. They came out so nice! I felt like a friend and not just a customer! I highly recommend this excursion! Abdu was our driver and he was amazing, getting us safely to and from the sites! These two are a great team! As a solo female traveler I was in great hands and felt safe! 10 stars to these two!Written 14 December 2023
- baiomarb0 contributionsPyramids TourThis is probably one of the best tour guide experiences I have had since I started traveling. The professionalism of Ahmed and his knowledge about the history of the country and ancient Egypt was really amazing. Ahmed went to great efforts to make sure we enjoyed our experience, this included taking some of the best photographs. He knew exactly the right spots to take the best pictures as well and it came out perfect. The camel ride was also amazing, but the ATV experience was probably the best I have had. One important thing I wanted to highlight was Ahmed’s honesty. I left my phone in the car for hours and I was having difficulties finding the exact location, but once I contacted Ahmed and Bibo (the driver), they were able to find it and deliver it to me expeditiously. I would definitely recommend this experience with Ahmad.Written 2 December 2023
- kimmH4998UG0 contributionsUnforgettable memories with Ahmed.Ahmed is truly one of a kind. His kindness, generosity and the knowledge that he educated me and my daughter is beyond outstanding. Thank you for making this experience one of a kind, I have been to 4 continents and many countries and by far Ahmed is the best. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. I have fallen in love with your country and the people of Egypt Kindly Kimberly and Camilla Boyland ❤️Written 30 November 2023
- 229valentinae0 contributionsA tour with Ahmed !Ahmed picked us up from our hotel in a private car and he kindly welcomed us from the very first moment. He provided us with water, snacks, Egyptian coffee and juices. Right from the start he introduced us to the history of ancient Egypt, describing in great detail every stop we would visit during the day. With him we visited Memphis (open-air museum), Saqqara Pyramid ( the oldest existing pyramid ) Unas Pyramid and the Great pyramids of Giza with the Sphinx. Unforgettable was the camel ride where we could admire the majestic pyramids. He loves his job and he is very passionate about what he has been studying for years, Egypt and its wonders. He also made my birthday magical by surprising me with a delicious cake and a typical Egyptian lunch, where all the restaurant staff sang me happy birthday and made me feel very special. Extremely helpful, he met our needs and took hundreds of photos of us, always finding the best photo spots. A special day with a special guide, and memories that will be cherished forever. Ahmed is in my opinion the best tour guide you will find in Cairo. Highly recommendedWritten 24 November 2023
- V3231VIpamelar0 contributionsEgypt my dreamEgypt is one of my dream to reach. It was a wonderful journey with my Habibi. Unforgettable experiwnce. Ahmed my tour guy he os great well lnowledgable and knows his stuff well. Islam was very nice and patient too. I feel so safe with them and so protected with hos clients. Egypt made me feel like i Am home. So come and experience this exciting place and see the holy land , people are so great and respectfull. A well diverse. CountryWritten 12 October 2023
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sarah s
Nottingham, UK4 contributions
June 2022
Alexandria a beautiful ancient city, a must see on your visit to Egypt.
The catacombs, the sea scenery absolutely beautiful.
Ahmed the tour guide was amazing . He was very knowledgeable, passionate about the history of the area and engaging . He is very polite and pleasant.
We had a good driver too Mohammad , The whole trip went smoothly. I would recommend Ahmed as your tour guide
The catacombs, the sea scenery absolutely beautiful.
Ahmed the tour guide was amazing . He was very knowledgeable, passionate about the history of the area and engaging . He is very polite and pleasant.
We had a good driver too Mohammad , The whole trip went smoothly. I would recommend Ahmed as your tour guide
Written 8 August 2022
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Adele C
4 contributions
July 2023 • Friends
Ahmed was friendly, communicative and flexible with our dates, even last minute changes. We had a great multi-day trip and would recommend him to other travellers.
Written 4 August 2023
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BoardingPass229659
Montreal, Canada1 contribution
Jan 2023 • Family
Nice little trip to Alexandria. We really enjoyed our day. The guide and the driver were very professional.
Written 11 January 2023
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Nathalia R
Cali, Colombia72 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Ahmed is an incredible tour guide, really good English! He is open to explain history details and also cultural and religious questions. He is super friendly! I truly recommend the trip, my husband and I enjoy his company! The driver was also great!
Written 1 December 2022
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Kayele S
2 contributions
Sept 2022 • Friends
Amazing experience, Ahmed was well educated and shared his knowledge with the group. The food was great , 10/10
Written 8 November 2022
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Shane
Amman, Jordan6 contributions
June 2022
Ahmed was an excellent tour guide
He has incredible knowledge of Alexandria and Egypt
Alexandria is an incredible city to visit and explore.
It's a must for anyone visiting Egypt
He has incredible knowledge of Alexandria and Egypt
Alexandria is an incredible city to visit and explore.
It's a must for anyone visiting Egypt
Written 15 August 2022
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David
3 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
We had a great experience with Ahmed team last year in Alexandria. He was very knowledgeable, polite young man. We ended up to have a lunch together and that was the highlight of the trip. I highly recommend him to everyone.
Written 14 August 2022
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Joe
Portland, ME5 contributions
Ahmed was the best. He was very knowledgeable about Alexandria and did a great job leading the way. The city was amazing and so interesting. Underground Alexandria was so cool! The lunch we had was great as well. I would definitely book this tour again.
Written 7 August 2022
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Leon
1 contribution
Jan 2022 • Couples
Ahmed was great at his work, he adjusted the visit to Alexandria like just we asked him. He was very kind and helpful throughout the day. If you want to visit Alexandria you must go with him!!!
Written 1 August 2022
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Maggie P
2 contributions
July 2022 • Family
Hussein is a wonderful guide and a great companion. He’s extremely knowledgeable, flexible and kind.
Written 30 July 2022
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