4 Day Trips from Cairo Worth the Early Start

1.From Cairo Alexandria Catacombs, Citadel Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,312 reviews · 10 hours · from $87Our pick

Travel from Cairo to Alexandria with an Egyptologist guide, visiting Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs, Serapeum, Pompey’s Pillar, Kom El-Deka’s Roman theater, Qaitbay Citadel, and the Library of Alexandria from outside. A seafood lunch and air-conditioned transport are included.

“Amazing day trip in Alexandria. Driver and guide were both fantastic. Also we had a great seafood lunch.”

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2.Alexandria Day Trip From Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 991 reviews · from $20Best value

Travel from Cairo to Alexandria for a full day of ancient, Islamic, and modern sights. An Egyptologist guide leads you to the catacombs, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Roman ruins, Qaitbay, Montaza Gardens, churches, mosques, and the corniche. Expect 10 to 12 hours, round-trip pickup, and a busy schedule.

“Our trip to Alexandria was a blast, Mohamed was a great guide. Very friendly and with lots of knowledge, he guided us through the city and told us the unknown stories of different places. He answered with no hesitation to all the questions we had, always with a big smile on his face. The lunch was also great, at a restaurant with a wonderful sea view. We totally recommend this tour with him!”

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3.Hurghada Day Trip to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Museum and lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 820 reviews · 18 hours · from $93

Leave Hurghada around 2 AM for Cairo with an air-conditioned vehicle, Egyptologist guide, lunch, and entry tickets. See the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, and Egyptian Museum. Guides such as Ehab, Bassant, Ayman, and Ahmed are praised for clear storytelling and personal care.

“The trip was great! Our guide Ahmed was fantastic – straightforward and to the point. I wholeheartedly recommend it! 💕💕💕”

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4.Day-Trip to Alexandria from Cairo by Private Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 480 reviews · from $30

Travel from Cairo or Giza to Alexandria in a private, air-conditioned car with hotel pickup, bottled water, and a local guide. Visit the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay Citadel, Roman Amphitheatre, and Abu al-Abbas Mosque. Expect about three hours each way.

“Alexandria was very nice to see and the drive was long but comfortable. Our guide Samira was friendly and knowledgeable and she explained a lot about the history of the city. The resturants and food was great with a choice of fish and chicken. I would definitely recommend this tour.”

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