Castle Day Trips in Cairo: The 4 We Would Book

1.From Cairo Alexandria Catacombs, Citadel Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,312 reviews · 10 hours · from $87Our pick

Travel from Cairo or Giza to Alexandria in an air-conditioned vehicle with an Egyptologist guide. Visit Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs, Serapeum, Pompey’s Pillar, Kom El-Deka’s Roman theater, and Qaitbay Citadel. Enjoy a seafood lunch by the Mediterranean, with guides such as Kholoud, Ayman, Heba, and Manal often praised for clear storytelling.

“If you get Kholoud as your guide you will have a wondrous time. She is one of the most knowledgeable people I’ve ever met and knows anything and everything about Egypt. You will leave 10 times smarter!! Incredibly fun day in Alexandria with great food too”

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2.Private Day Tour in Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Coptic Cairo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $110Top rated

Spend a full day with a private guide and air-conditioned car, visiting the Egyptian Museum, Cairo Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque, and Coptic Cairo. Pickup from Cairo or Giza, entrance fees, lunch, water, Pepsi, chips, and cake are included. Guides may include Ali, Aladeen, or Hassanin.

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3.Alexandria Catacombs and Citadel Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $34

Leave Cairo or Giza at 7:00 a.m. for Alexandria with hotel pickup, an Egyptologist guide, air-conditioned transport, and seafood lunch. Visit Kom El-Deka, Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, the Library of Alexandria for photos, and Qaitbay Citadel. The day lasts about 11 hours, including the drive.

“Such a great tour. Tour guide was one of the best I’ve ever had and the driver was excellent. Highly reommend this tour!”

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4.Cairo Day Tour visit Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Khan Khalil Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · from $8Best value

Spend about eight hours exploring Cairo and Giza with private transport, hotel pickup, and a guide such as Ayman, Khaled, Abdul, or Lobna. Visit the Egyptian Museum and Tutankhamun’s treasures, tour the Citadel and Muhammad Ali Mosque, eat lunch if included in your booking, then browse Khan el Khalili Bazaar.

“Luckily we found a tour guide who can speak our mother language (Japanese), Honey ( could be wrong spelling). He has a deep knowledge of the history of Egypt and showed us the most important place at the museum. Normally I don’t like to spend too much time Read more”

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