Alexandria highlights: all in one day from Cairo

Name: Pyramids Land Tours
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8-Hour Private Tour of the Pyramids, Sphinx, Grand Egyptian Museum

Cairo to Alexandria day trip

Get to know more about Alexandria as you visit the best places in the second largest Egyptian city on this full-day tour to Alexandria. This single-day tour ensures that you get the perfect overview of Alexandria as well as the stunning modern Alexandria Library. This library, among the many notable places in Alexandria, is known for its Roman landmarks and ancient wonders. In the library, you will come across books that tell a lot about the many conquerors' and conquests the ancient city is known for.

What Is Included In This Full Day Egypt Tours To Alexandria?

● Pick up and drop off at your hotel: This one day package includes pick up by our representative from your hotel in a comfortable private vehicle. After the day's tour, we will also drop you off at your hotel.

● Instant Confirmation: This package also includes instant confirmation upon completion of the registration process. There is no hassle of any sort when registering. The process is easy and simple and in no time, you have a slot booked for you and your loved ones (where there is any).

● Multiple Visitations: This full-day tour to Alexandria package includes multiple visitations to several places including the Library where you get to learn about Alexandria's history and heritage. You also get to visit other ancient landmarks in the second-largest Egyptian city.

● Lunch at a local waterside restaurant is also included in this package for you.

Expect to have a fun-filled day where you can also get to learn more about the things you've heard of Alexandria of Egypt . It is going to be an experience worth your time and money.

Please note

Pickup & Timing: Your guide contacts you the evening before your tour via WhatsApp to reconfirm the exact pickup time and your hotel details. Pickup is from the lobby of any hotel in Cairo or Giza (Luxor or Aswan for southern tours). If you're staying in an Airbnb or non-hotel accommodation, share your location pin when booking so your driver can find you easily.

What You'll Pay On-Site: All entry fees listed in the itinerary are included. If you choose optional upgrades during the tour — such as entering the Tutankhamun tomb, the Seti I tomb, or the Great Pyramid interior — these are paid on-site by credit or debit card. Your guide will advise whether each upgrade is worthwhile before you decide. Cash is no longer accepted at most major archaeological sites in Egypt.

Weather & Sun Egypt is hot and dry for most of the year. From October to March, daytime temperatures in Cairo are comfortable (18–25°C / 65–77°F), but mornings can be cool. From April to September, expect 35–45°C (95–113°F) at open-air sites. The Giza Plateau, Valley of the Kings, and Karnak have almost no shade. Your guide schedules site visits to avoid the worst midday heat, but sun protection is essential regardless of season.

Dress Code: Dress comfortably and modestly. At mosques (Al-Hussein, Al-Azhar, Alabaster Mosque), shoulders and knees must be covered — this applies to all genders. At archaeological sites, there is no dress code, but lightweight long sleeves protect against the sun better than sunscreen alone. Comfortable closed-toe shoes with grip are essential — sites involve walking on sand, uneven stone, and rough terrain.

Photography: Photography is permitted at most outdoor archaeological sites. Inside tombs (Valley of the Kings), photography is generally prohibited unless you purchase a separate photography ticket. Inside the Grand Egyptian Museum, photography rules vary by gallery — your guide advises on the day. Drone photography at all archaeological sites requires permits that are extremely difficult to obtain. Do not fly a drone without confirmed authorization.

Payments & Currency Egypt's currency is the Egyptian Pound (EGP). Most tourist-facing businesses accept credit/debit cards and USD. Your guide and driver accept tips in EGP, USD, or EUR. ATMs are widely available in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan. Recommended tipping: $5–10 per person for your guide on a half-day tour, $10–15 on a full day. $3–5 for your driver.

Health & Safety: Drink only bottled water (provided on your tour). Tap water in Egypt is not safe for tourists. Carry any personal medications you need — pharmacies are available but may not stock specific brands. Apply sunscreen before departure, not on-site — you'll be in the sun within minutes of arriving at most sites. Travel insurance is required for all tours and is not provided by Pyramids Land.

Cultural Notes: Egyptians are genuinely welcoming. "Shukran" (thank you) and "Salaam alaikum" (peace be upon you) go a long way. At tourist sites, you may be approached by local vendors or people offering unsolicited help (leading you to a viewpoint, taking your photo). A polite "la, shukran" (no, thank you) works. Your guide manages these interactions so you don't have to.

What to bring

Comfortable closed-toe shoes with grip (sand, uneven stone, rough terrain at all sites)
Hat with a brim — essential at Giza, Saqqara, Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and all open-air sites
Sunscreen (apply before departure — you'll be in the sun immediately on arrival)
Sunglasses
Camera or smartphone (charged — there are no charging points at sites)
A light scarf or shawl for mosque visits (shoulders and knees covered)
Small daypack for water, camera, and sun protection
Any personal medications you need during the day

We provide bottled water throughout the tour. You do not need to bring your own.

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