Morning Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo

Name: Pyramids Land Tours
Rating: 4.9

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8-Hour Private Tour of the Pyramids, Sphinx, Grand Egyptian Museum

Cairo to Alexandria day trip

Once the military and political epicenter of the world, Alexandria of Egypt still retains its ancient charm and mystic as captured in its beautiful scenery, artwork, and architecture. This rich history and culture set the background for our tour of this most monumental city with its plethora of tourist attractions, including the world-renowned Alexandria Lighthouse ( Pharos).

A Tour to Remember

Our day tour will include private tours in the company of our Egyptologists. They will excite our tourists with their vast knowledge and exposition of the enchanted history of this great city during the round trip. We have ensured that your conveyance around the sites would be as comfortable as possible with the provision of fully air-conditioned mini - Vans that would pick up our tourists from their hotels and drop them off at the end of the tour.

We are very particular about your culinary experience. We have made arrangements for sumptuous meals and drinks, including bottled water. However, we urge you to inform us ahead of time if you have any peculiar dietary requests, including vegetarian or other diets specifications.

This wholesome tour package includes fuel surcharge and local taxes but does not include entrance fees to sites and tips and gratuities.

During the tour, We recommend that responsible Adults accompany children while the dress code would be smart casual.

We await you

We would be particularly excited to help you discover the city of Alexandria , even if you make your bookings at the last minute, so you can see for yourself why it is still indeed a city to behold even now as in ancient times.

See you soon.

Our Guide Note

Alexandria is the most melancholy city I know, and I mean that as high praise. It was once the intellectual capital of the ancient world — the Library, the Pharos lighthouse, the street where Cleopatra walked — and almost nothing of that city is physically visible. What remains is the feeling of it. The Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa are where I always begin — three levels underground, with Greek, Roman, and Egyptian burial art fused in ways that shouldn't work but do. The new Bibliotheca Alexandrina, built near the site of the ancient Library, is genuinely moving if you understand what stood there before. We always walk the Corniche at the end of the day. The sea is the same sea that carried Caesar, Napoleon, and the cotton traders. Alexandria still smells of salt and history, in roughly equal measure.

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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