Day Trip to Alexandria

📍 Meeting Point: Your Hotel in Cairo Downtown or Giza Area/Any Others, Extra Charge
⏱️ 1, Days
🏙 From: Cairo
📅 Frequency: On Request

what you will see

Alexandria Attractions
  • Catacombs
  • , Citadel of Qaitbay
  • , Library of Alexandria
  • , Pompey’s Pillar

Description

Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo – Discover Egypt’s Coastal Jewel

Escape the bustle of Cairo and journey to the Mediterranean coast on a private day trip to Alexandria, a city where ancient Egyptian heritage meets Greco-Roman elegance. With a professional Egyptologist guide and private A/C vehicle, enjoy a full day exploring the timeless wonders of Egypt’s second capital.

Begin your adventure with a visit to the mysterious Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the largest Roman burial site in Egypt. Then marvel at the towering Pompey’s Pillar, an ancient symbol of Roman triumph.

Continue to the majestic Qaitbay Citadel, built on the ruins of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria—one of the ancient world’s Seven Wonders. Finally, explore the modern marvel of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a stunning tribute to the lost Library of Alexandria.

Itinerary Highlights

Pick Up

Early Morning | Pickup from Your Hotel in Cairo
Your private Egyptologist guide and A/C vehicle will pick you up early in the morning for the ~2.5 to 3-hour drive to Alexandria, enjoying scenic views of the Egyptian countryside along the way.

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

  • Descend into a multi-level underground tomb complex blending Egyptian, Greek, and Roman styles

  • Discover burial chambers, sculptures, and the Hall of Caracalla

Pompey’s Pillar

  • Visit the towering red granite column (28 meters tall) built in honor of Emperor Diocletian

  • Explore the remains of the ancient Serapeum Temple and surrounding ruins

Qaitbay Citadel

  • Tour the 15th-century fortress built on the site of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria

  • Enjoy panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea and Alexandria’s harbor

Lunch


Enjoy a seafood lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean (included or optional depending on tour package).

Bibliotheca Alexandrina

  • Visit the modern Library of Alexandria, one of the most important cultural landmarks in the world

  • Explore exhibitions, rare manuscripts, and stunning architecture (entrance to museums optional)


    Afternoon | Drive Back to Cairo
    Relax on the return drive and reflect on a day filled with rich history and coastal charm. Drop-off at your hotel in Cairo in the early evening.

Tour Inclusions & Exclusions

✔️ Pick up services from your hotel & return.
✔️All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
✔️Lunch meal at a local restaurant in Alexandria.
✔️Entrance fees for all Sightseeing mentioned.
✔️Private Egyptologist guide during your trip.
✔️Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour.
✔️All taxes & service charges.
Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
Tipping.

tour map

what to pic up

Clothing:

  • Light, comfortable clothing (cotton/linen ideal)

  • Comfortable walking shoes

  • Light jacket or cardigan (especially near the sea)

  • Hat or cap

  • Sunglasses

Extras:

  • Camera or phone with extra battery/power bank

  • Notebook or journal for travel notes

  • Snacks or energy bars for the road

Price List Table Information

Season NameSolo Price2-4 Pax Price5-8 Pax Price9-16 Pax Price
From Jan 2025 to Apr 20252501307060
From May 2025 to Sep 20252401307060
From Oct 2025 to Dec 20252501307060
Peak (23 Dec 2025 - 7 Jan 2026) / (14 - 23 Apr 2025)2501307060

Notes

🔹 All prices are per person.
🔹 Child discount is 50% of the adult price.
🔹 Prices vary depending on the season and group size.

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