9 Day Trips from Cairo That Earn the Day

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 in an air-conditioned vehicle with an Egyptologist guide. Visit Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs, Serapeum and Pompey’s Pillar, Kom El-Deka’s Roman theater, Qaitbay Citadel, and the exterior of the Library of Alexandria. A seafood lunch and hotel pickup are included.

“The trip to Alexandria was amazing! Saw the most notable sites, among which Citadel Quaitbay and Catacombs, where we were accompanied by our guide Ayman (very knowledgeable not only about history of Alexandria but in general) and fantastic driver Mohammed.”

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2.Alexandria Day Trip From Cairo

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

Travel from Cairo to Alexandria with hotel pickup, an Egyptologist guide, and a small group of up to 10 people. See the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Roman catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar area, churches, mosques, the corniche, Qaitbay Citadel, and Montazah Gardens. It is a long, full day, and entrance fees and lunch depend on the option you book.

“I researched several ways to do a day tour if Alexandria and this one checked all the boxes. It was long but we saw everything at an unhurried pace. Walid was a very knowledgable and good guide. Our driver was amazing. Making good time but keeping us safe. The lunRead more”

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

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

Travel from Hurghada to Cairo with an Egyptologist guide such as Ayman Fawzy, Bassant, Ehab, or Ahmed Zaki. Visit the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, and Egyptian Museum, then eat lunch at a local restaurant. It is a long 18-hour day, but the air-conditioned ride, organized transfers, and focused sightseeing make Cairo possible from the Red Sea coast.

“Bassant was incredible- she looked after us all day. Her knowledge was amazing and she was really informative. Transportation was on time and comfortable- even gave us a snack bag on the bus which we weren’t expecting. Only thing that could be improved would be more time at the museum and less shopping.”

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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 a local guide. Visit the catacombs, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay Citadel, Roman theater, and Abu al-Abbas Mosque. Guides such as Sherry, Heba, and Nazreem have earned strong praise, but confirm sightseeing time and entry fees before booking.

“Packed full day excursion, a lot of places to visit, the sea front restaurant has a lot of delicious food with amazing view of the Mediterranean sea. The Alexandria library is gigantic with sample of the kiswa. Worth the visit overall”

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5.Archeological Day-Trip to Alexandria

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

Travel from Cairo to Alexandria for a 12-hour guided day trip with hotel pickup, a small group of up to 10, and an air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs, the Library of Alexandria, Roman ruins, Montazah Gardens, Abu al-Abbas Mosque, and the site of the ancient lighthouse. Guides such as Mohammed, Waleed, Karim, and Shaimaa are praised for clear explanations and flexibility.

“Our day tour to Alexandria was excellent. Our driver Islam was very pleasant and made our trip save and joyful. Our tour guide Karim was also very nice, funny and knowledgeable and answered every question we had - perfect trip; thank you!”

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

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

Spend six hours tracing Egypt’s earliest pyramid designs at Saqqara and Dahshur, then visit Memphis with a private guide and air-conditioned car. You’ll see Djoser’s Step Pyramid, the Bent and Red Pyramids, Ramses II’s huge statue, and an alabaster sphinx. Lunch and site entry fees are included, but drinks are extra.

“Very interesting. able to get up close to pyramids, and all open to go inside. Guide very knowledgeable. Allow to progress at our own rate, not rushed from place to place. Options of extra stops shops, carpet factory etc but these were not pushed onto us. Overall a very interesting and enjoyable tour.”

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7.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. You’ll see Djoser’s Step Pyramid, the statue of Ramses II, the Bent Pyramid, and the Red Pyramid. Guides such as Ahmed, Hager, Toka, and Mina are praised for clear history and careful planning. Ask about entering the pyramids before setting out.

“Excellent. I cannot fault our guide Hamad and the driver Sharif. Hamad gave the right amount of information both en route and each stop. He gave us as long at each location as we needed, and left us alone to explore the inside of the Bent Pyramid. Highly recommended. Shukran jazilan.”

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8.Giza Pyramids, Memphis, and Sakkara Day Trip

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

Start at the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, then trace pyramid design at Sakkara before seeing Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx at Memphis. The six-hour trip includes Cairo pickup and drop-off when selected. Guides such as Pierre, Mina, and Ahmed Salah have been praised for care, clear explanations, and adapting the day to guests’ interests.

“Mükemmeldi… Pierre bizim rehberimizdi ve Sevgili Pierre, bizim deneyimlemek istediğimiz herşeyi turun içine yedirdi. Pierre oldukça nazik ve yardım sever. Sayesinde dolu dolu bir gün geçirdik. Sadece tarihin izini sürmedik, birlikte papirüsü, esansiyel yağları ve bizim için en özel ve anlamlı olan kartuşu deneyimledik. Teşekkürler, sevgiler Melek”

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9.Private Luxurious Day Trip to Alexandria

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

Spend a full day tracing Alexandria’s Roman, Egyptian, and Mamluk past with a private guide and driver. Visit Pompey’s Pillar, the Serapeum, Kom el Shoqafa Catacombs, Qaitbay Citadel, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Guides such as Osama and Mustafa have earned praise for clear explanations and personal care. The long Cairo drive is the trade-off.

“It was a very good experience. Our guide and driver were very nice and friendly and made us feel very comfortable. Our tour guide Mustafa was very knowledgeable. It was a very convenient way to see the main attractions in Alexandria. Highly recommend if you only have a day to visit.”

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