Private Egypt Tour: Your Itinerary
Your dates, your pace, your interests: a private journey planned from scratch.
Visiting Egypt
31.20° N · Mediterranean coast
Alexandria
Egypt’s Mediterranean city of Alexander, the Ptolemies and the sea.
The place
About Alexandria
A breezy seafront city of Greco-Roman history, the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina and long walks along the Corniche.
Founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria was the capital of Ptolemaic Egypt and home to the legendary library. Today it is a relaxed Mediterranean city with a character all its own.
It works as a day trip from Cairo by road, or as a slower overnight stay with seafood by the harbor.
Highlights
What not to miss
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Citadel of Qaitbay
A 15th-century fortress on the site of the ancient Pharos lighthouse.
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Bibliotheca Alexandrina
The striking modern library and museums inspired by the ancient one.
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Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa
Underground tombs blending Egyptian, Greek and Roman styles.
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The Corniche
The long seafront promenade, best at sunset.
Practical
Planning a visit
- Ideal stay
- 1 to 2 days
- Best for
- Greco-Roman history, Seafront walks, A change of pace from Cairo
- Getting there
- About three hours by road from Cairo with a private driver, or by train.
How MAG helps
Arrangements in Alexandria
Related
Journeys that include Alexandria
Along the route
Continue south.
30.04° N · The capital
Cairo
A thousand minarets, great museums and the energy of a capital on the Nile.
Visiting Egypt
Tell us where you are going. We will plan the rest.
Share your dates, who is traveling and what you have in mind. A MAG advisor comes back with a clear plan and options for you to consider.
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Tell us your plans
Dates, travelers and what you have in mind.
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Receive a proposal
A clear plan with options, explained.
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Confirm and travel
We arrange it; you enjoy the trip.