Alexandria day trip from Cairo
Private day trip Alexandria day trip from Cairo: $260 sedan, $330 Hiace minivan, $600 Coaster bus, $530 premium van — per car, the driver waits all day. 450 km, about 11 h. Driver, fuel and tolls included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full). Prices checked .
A full day in Alexandria from Cairo: leave the hotel around 7 a.m., about 3 hours on the desert road, then the driver takes you between the sights — the Qaitbay Citadel, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the Kom el-Shoqafa catacombs, the Montaza gardens and a fish lunch on the Corniche — and drives you back the same evening. About 11 hours in total.
- Distance450 km
- Drive time11 h
- Pricefrom $260
Alexandria day trip from Cairo: price per car
| Car | Per car driver waits, back the same day | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Hyundai Elantra / Toyota Corolla or similar | $260 ≈ 14,010 EGP | ≈ 130 | ≈ 87 | — | — |
| Minivan (Hiace) up to 10 Toyota Hiace, up to 10 passengers | $330 ≈ 17,790 EGP | ≈ 165 | ≈ 110 | ≈ 83 | ≈ 55 |
| Bus (Coaster) up to 22 Toyota Coaster, up to 22 passengers | $600 ≈ 32,340 EGP | ≈ 300 | ≈ 200 | ≈ 150 | ≈ 100 |
| Premium van up to 6 Hyundai Staria / Mercedes Vito or similar, up to 6 | $530 ≈ 28,570 EGP | ≈ 265 | ≈ 177 | ≈ 133 | ≈ 88 |
entrance tickets not included.
The road
Cairo–Alexandria Desert Road both ways (tolls included); in Alexandria the driver handles parking at every stop.
Worth stopping
- Qaitbay Citadel and the Eastern Harbour.
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
- Kom el-Shoqafa catacombs and Pompey’s Pillar.
- Montaza Palace gardens.
Good to know
- Entrance tickets are not included; a licensed Egyptologist guide can be added in the calculator.
- Friday mornings are quiet in Cairo — the fastest start of the week.
- Summer weekends: start earlier, coast traffic builds after 10 a.m.
Included
- Private air-conditioned car and licensed driver, fuel, road fees and parking
- English-speaking driver as standard; Russian-speaking driver on request (free)
- Meet & greet with a name sign at Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh, Marsa Alam and Cairo airports, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for photos, coffee or a supermarket
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
RideEG: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
Drivers speak English and Arabic as standard; a Russian-speaking driver is available on request at no extra cost, confirmed at booking
Alexandria day trip from Cairo: questions
How much is an Alexandria day trip from Cairo by private car?
$260 for a sedan (up to 3), $330 for a Toyota Hiace (up to 10), $600 for a Coaster bus (up to 22) — per car for the whole day with the driver waiting, from any Cairo or Giza hotel.
Is one day enough for Alexandria?
For the main sights, yes — about 5–6 hours in the city between two 3-hour drives.
Can we finish at Cairo Airport?
Yes — tell us the flight time and we plan the return so you arrive with time to check in.