9 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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5.Cairo: Archeological Day-Trip to Alexandria

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 272 reviews · 12 hours · from $85

Travel from Cairo to Alexandria with a guide such as Mohammed, Waleed, Karim, or Shaimaa, depending on availability. Visit the catacombs, Library of Alexandria, Roman ruins, Montazah Gardens, Abu al-Abbas Mosque, and Qaitbay’s lighthouse site. Expect a packed 12-hour day, long road time, and an optional seafood lunch.

“Our guide Mohammed did an amazing job navigating us through the day. We could visit all the promised places and were always on time - great time management! I think the tour does the trick of visiting the most important places in Alexandria in one day. I highly recommend! Only thing that seems a little weird is pricing of tickets for singles. In the end a single pays almost the same as a couple. In total still 5/5 stars. Thank you, Mohammed! 😊”

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6.Cairo: Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 249 reviews · 6 hours · from $103

Travel from Cairo to Saqqara, Dahshur, and Memphis with a private guide and air-conditioned car. See Djoser’s Step Pyramid, enter the Red Pyramid, visit the Bent Pyramid, and meet Ramses II in ancient Memphis. Lunch and site entry are included, while drinks and some pickup zones cost extra.

“Everything well explained. plenty of time to look at red and bent pyramids and climb inside. Memphis and Saqqara also excellent.”

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7.Cairo: Djoser, Bent Pyramid & Memphis Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 83 reviews · 7 hours · from $70Top rated

Travel from Cairo to Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur in a modern air-conditioned vehicle. Your guide explains Djoser’s 2600 BC Step Pyramid, Ramses II, and early pyramid design. Guides may include Ahmed, Hager, Toka, or Mina. Private groups and hotel pickup are available.

“It was great, guide and driver were super friendly and the experience was so interesting. Highly recommend”

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8.Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Memphis, and Sakkara Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 55 reviews · 6 hours · from $70

Start with hotel pickup and explore the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, the Sphinx, and Khafre’s Valley Temple. Continue to Sakkara’s Step Pyramid and Memphis, with guides such as Pierre, Mina, or Ahmed Salah available subject to language and date.

“Ahmed Salah ci ha guidato con simpatia e passione. Disponibile e instancabile, con la sua compagnia ha reso la nostra gita ancora più piacevole.”

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9.From Cairo: Private Luxurious Day Trip to Alexandria

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 39 reviews · 12 hours · from $192

You’ll travel 137 miles from Cairo to Alexandria in a private air-conditioned car with an Egyptologist guide. See Pompey’s Pillar, Serapeum, the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Qaitbay Citadel, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, with a local lunch included.

“der freudlicher Guide und Fahrer. vor allem die Flexibilität!!! Diese.Tour finde.ich micht so interessant. Eher Museum, Festung + römisches Theater.”

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