Experience Alexandria in a single day from Cairo! Visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Includes hotel pickup, Egyptologist guide, and air-conditioned transport. Discover the best of the “Bride of the Mediterranean” in one unforgettable trip.
Type: Private
Duration: 10 Hours
Location(s): Alexandria
Avg Rate: $75 Per Person
ID: FD-ALX-24
Embark on an unforgettable Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo, where history meets the Mediterranean breeze. Begin your journey with a comfortable pickup from your Cairo or Giza hotel, then travel north through Egypt’s scenic desert highway to the legendary coastal city of Alexandria, once the capital of the Ptolemaic Kingdom and home to the Great Library.
Explore the Citadel of Qaitbay, a majestic 15th-century fortress built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria – one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Descend into the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a fascinating blend of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman art hidden beneath the city. Admire the towering Pompey’s Pillar, a striking Roman triumphal column rising from the heart of the ancient Serapeum. Then visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a modern architectural masterpiece honoring the spirit of the ancient library and a global hub for culture and knowledge.
Enjoy comfortable round-trip transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle and the insights of a professional Egyptologist guide throughout the day. Choose from private or small-group options, with available add-ons such as entrance tickets or a fresh seafood lunch on the Mediterranean corniche.
Whether you’re a history enthusiast, culture lover, or first-time visitor, this Alexandria day tour from Cairo offers a deep connection with Egypt’s coastal heritage and its timeless charm.
Private Transfers to/from Hotel
Entrance Fees
Egyptologist Tour Guide
Mineral Water during the Tour
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Drinks
Meals that are not mentioned
Tips and Gratuities
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Meet your Egyptologist guide and start your drive to Alexandria in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy the scenic route through the desert highway.
Explore one of Egypt’s most unique archaeological sites, an underground mix of Pharaonic, Greek, and Roman architecture.
Marvel at the towering Roman column, one of the last remaining monuments from ancient Alexandria.
Enjoy fresh Mediterranean seafood at a local restaurant along the Corniche (or lunch at a local restaurant of your choice).
Walk through the 15th-century fortress built on the ruins of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Discover the modern Library of Alexandria, a world-class center for culture and knowledge inspired by its ancient predecessor.
Enjoy photo stops and sea views before leaving the city.
Drive back to your hotel with unforgettable memories of Egypt’s “Bride of the Mediterranean.”
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