Alexandria Day Tour

Alexandria Day Trip

Your Alexandria Day Tour from Alexandria with Egypt Top Tours begins when our professional tour guide meets you at your hotel in Alexandria. You will start your journey through the city in a comfortable private air-conditioned vehicle to explore the highlights of this historic Mediterranean destination.

The first stop of your Alexandria Day Trip will be the famous Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, one of the most important archaeological sites in Alexandria. These underground tombs date back to the 2nd century AD and combine Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artistic styles. The site includes several levels of burial chambers as well as the Triclinium hall, where families once gathered to honor their deceased relatives.

Next, you will visit the Roman Theater, a remarkable archaeological discovery dating back to the Roman period. The theater features beautifully preserved marble seating, mosaic floors, and galleries that once accommodated hundreds of spectators.

Your tour will then continue to the famous Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the modern revival of the ancient Library of Alexandria, which was once one of the most important centers of knowledge in the ancient world.

After that, you will head to Pompey’s Pillar, a massive Roman column standing proudly among the ruins of the ancient Serapeum temple complex.

The tour continues with a visit to the impressive Citadel of Qaitbay, located on the Mediterranean coast. The fortress was built in the 15th century on the exact site of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This stop offers excellent opportunities for photos overlooking the sea.

During your Alexandria Day Tour from Alexandria, you will also enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to the beautiful Montaza Palace Gardens, a large royal park overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Here you can admire the exterior of the Montaza Palace and take memorable photos while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the gardens.

Before concluding your Alexandria Day Trip, you will stop at the famous Stanley Bridge, one of Alexandria’s modern landmarks, where you can enjoy a short walk and wonderful views of the Mediterranean coastline.

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Alexandria, completing a memorable day exploring the highlights of the city with Egypt Top Tours.

Alexandria Day Tour — Summary

The Alexandria Day Tour is a private, guided day trip through the highlights of Egypt’s Mediterranean city, beginning and ending at your Alexandria hotel. In about 5 hours you visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the Roman Theater, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Pompey’s Pillar and the Serapeum, the Citadel of Qaitbay, Montaza Palace Gardens and Stanley Bridge, with lunch at a local restaurant, entrance fees, a private Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned transport all included — from $60 per person.

Is the Alexandria Day Tour Right for You?

YES — if you want to see Alexandria’s essential ancient and coastal sights in one well-organized day, with a private guide and nothing to arrange yourself. Entrance fees, lunch, bottled water and private air-conditioned transport are all included, and the tour starts and ends at your Alexandria hotel.

Within our Alexandria Day Tours, this is the classic city overview. If you are staying in Alexandria but would rather see Cairo’s Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum, choose the Cairo Tour from Alexandria. For 20th-century history, the El Alamein Day Tour from Alexandria visits the WWII battlefields and war cemeteries, while the Grand Egyptian Museum Tour from Alexandria is the better fit if Egypt’s newest museum is your main interest. Choose the Alexandria Day Tour when you want the Greco-Roman heritage and Mediterranean seafront of Alexandria itself.

Who Is the Alexandria Day Tour Best For?

• Cruise passengers and travelers already in Alexandria who want a complete city overview in one day
• History lovers drawn to Alexandria’s Greco-Roman past — the catacombs, Roman theater and Serapeum
• First-time visitors who prefer a private guided tour with entrance fees, lunch and transport all included
• Photographers after Mediterranean views from the Citadel of Qaitbay, Montaza Gardens and Stanley Bridge

Practical Information

Egypt Top Tours Expert Assessment

“Alexandria rewards travelers who slow down for its layered past, and this day tour threads the city’s essentials into one comfortable loop — from the eerie depths of the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa to the sea-swept ramparts of the Citadel of Qaitbay, built where the ancient Lighthouse once guided ships home. A private Egyptologist turns each stop from a photo break into a story, connecting the Greek, Roman and Egyptian threads that make Alexandria unique. It suits cruise guests and Cairo-based travelers alike — start early to enjoy the coastal light at Qaitbay and Montaza before the afternoon crowds.”

— Egypt Top Tours Operations Team — ETA Category A Licence No. 1947

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Alexandria Day Tour and where does it start?
It is a private day tour of about 5 hours that begins and ends with pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Alexandria. Travel between the sites is in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

What is included in the price?
The price from $60 per person includes a private English-speaking Egyptologist guide, all transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fees to every site listed, bottled water, lunch at a local restaurant, and all service charges and taxes. Personal expenses, optional activities and gratuities are not included.

Which sights does the Alexandria Day Tour cover?
The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the Roman Theater, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Pompey’s Pillar and the Serapeum, the Citadel of Qaitbay, Montaza Palace Gardens and Stanley Bridge, with a lunch stop at a local restaurant.

Is the Alexandria Day Tour suitable for children?
Yes. Children up to 5.99 years travel free of charge, children from 6 to 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price, and travelers 12 and older pay the full adult rate.

Can the tour be tailored to my schedule?
Yes. As a private tour it can be arranged around your own timing in Alexandria; contact our team with your arrival details and we will tailor the pick-up time and pace to suit you.