Overview
| Duration | 2 Days / 1 Night |
| Pickup | Your hotel in Cairo (Daily, Morning) |
| Tour Type | Private Guided Multi-City Tour |
| Availability | On request / Custom departure dates |
| Price | On request — Price depends on travel dates, hotel category, and group size. Contact us for a quote within 24 hours. |
| Destinations | Giza – Cairo – Alexandria |
Overview
This 2 days cairo and alexandria tour packs two of Egypt’s most iconic cities into one seamless private trip. Day one keeps you in Cairo for the Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and the maze of Khan El Khalili — day two takes you north on a full Mediterranean day trip to Alexandria, from Roman catacombs to the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
If you’re looking for a compact but complete egypt 2 day tour, this itinerary is built to balance ancient history with coastal scenery, all with a private Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned transport door to door.
Want to see more of the country, or a schedule built around your own dates? Browse our full Egypt tour packages or ask about a tailor-made itinerary.
Tour Highlights
✔ Marvel at the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx up close
✔ Walk through the Grand Egyptian Museum’s world-class collection
✔ Bargain and browse in the historic Khan El Khalili souk
✔ Descend into the underground Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
✔ Stand beside Pompey’s Pillar, Alexandria’s ancient granite column
✔ Explore the seafront Citadel of Qaitbay
✔ Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch on the Alexandria waterfront
✔ Browse the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, one of the world’s great libraries
Why Choose This Cairo to Alexandria Day Trip
What makes this cairo to alexandria day trip work so well is the pacing — Cairo’s ancient sites on day one, then a relaxed coastal day in Alexandria without doubling back or wasting time in transit. You’ll travel with a private licensed Egyptologist guide and your own air-conditioned vehicle, with pickup and drop-off timed around your hotel and full flexibility to slow down or skip a stop if you’d rather.
Itinerary
Your guide picks you up from your Cairo hotel in the morning and heads straight to the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, the last standing wonder of the ancient world. From there, you'll spend time inside the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), home to Tutankhamun's full treasure collection and thousands of other artifacts.
In the afternoon, you'll wind through Khan El Khalili, Cairo's centuries-old Islamic souk, browsing spice stalls, jewelry, and handmade crafts before heading back for the night.
Destinations Visited:
- Giza Pyramids,
- Great Sphinx,
- Grand Egyptian Museum,
- Khan El Khalili
Early morning, you'll be picked up for the drive north to Alexandria. First stop is the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, an underground Roman-Egyptian burial complex carved into the rock, followed by Pompey's Pillar, the city's tallest ancient monument.
Along the Corniche, you'll visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, a 15th-century fortress built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, then sit down for a fresh seafood lunch overlooking the Mediterranean. The afternoon wraps up at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the striking modern library built to honor the legacy of the ancient Great Library, before the drive back to Cairo for your overnight stay.
Destinations Visited:
- Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
- Pompey's Pillar
- Citadel of Qaitbay
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Meals:
- Lunch
Included & Excluded
Included
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Daily lunch (fresh fish in Alexandria)
- All entrance fees to mentioned sites
- Private licensed Egyptologist guide
- 1 water & 1 soft drink per person per day
- All taxes and permissions
Excluded
- Entry inside any pyramid
- Camel or horse riding
- Personal extras
- Gratuities for guide and driver
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the 2 days cairo and alexandria tour?
This is a 2-day, 1-night private tour, spending the first day in Cairo and the second on a full-day trip to Alexandria and back.
Is this cairo and alexandria tour private or a group tour?
Yes, this cairo and alexandria tour is entirely private — you'll have your own guide, driver, and vehicle for both days, with no other travelers joining your group.
What's included in the price?
Pricing covers hotel pick-up and drop-off, private transportation, entrance fees, your Egyptologist guide, daily lunch in Alexandria, and one water and soft drink per person per day. Gratuities and personal extras are not included.
Is the Alexandria day trip long? Will I be tired?
It's a full day, but the drive between Cairo and Alexandria is comfortable in a private air-conditioned vehicle, and the itinerary is paced with a seated seafood lunch in the middle of the day.
How do I book?
You can book directly through our contact page, or reach us instantly on WhatsApp to check availability and get a quote within 24 hours.
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