| Duration |
12 Hours |
|---|---|
| Tour Location |
Alexandria |
| Tour Type |
Daily Tour |
| Pickup |
Your Hotel |
Experience the timeless allure of Egypt’s Mediterranean jewel on a day trip to Alexandria from Cairo. This is a private, full-day tour offering a perfect mix of history, culture, and coastal charm. Travelers visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, the Citadel of Qaitbay, and the Alexandria Library, with a scenic lunch by the Mediterranean.
Your Alexandria one-day tour begins deep underground at the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, where shadowed chambers and intricately carved tombs whisper secrets of the past. From there, you ascend to the majestic Pompey’s Pillar, a Roman triumphal monument standing proudly over the city. The day continues along the shimmering coast to the Citadel of Qaitbay, a fortress of stone where history meets the sea, and then to a serene lunch by the Mediterranean, letting the ocean breeze complement your feast of local flavors.
Finally, step into the modern marvel of the Alexandria Library, where the brilliance of ancient knowledge meets cutting-edge design. Whether you’re drawn to ancient ruins or modern marvels, this Alexandria tour from Cairo offers a perfect blend of culture, history, and coastal charm. For travelers planning multiple experiences, exploring our Best one-day tours in Cairo provides additional inspiration, or you might consider extending your adventure with a Luxor day trip from Cairo by plane for a remarkable glimpse of Upper Egypt.
Only on this route
Most Cairo day tours stay around pyramids and desert sites they avoid the longer drive north to the Mediterranean coast. This tour instead spends the day in Alexandria, moving from the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa to Pompey's Pillar, Qaitbay Citadel, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
Our private driver will take you from your Cairo hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy a scenic drive along Egypt’s Nile Delta countryside as your guide introduces Alexandria’s rich history. For travelers interested in exploring more, we also recommend browsing our Egypt Day trips for additional inspiring one-day adventures across Egypt.
Step back in time at these remarkable Roman-era catacombs, where intricate carvings and tombs tell tales of ancient lives.
Next, visit this iconic monument, standing over 25 meters high. Learn about its historical significance and capture the perfect photos in a spectacular setting.
Continue your tour to the Citadel of Qaitbay, a fortress with remarkable views over the Mediterranean Sea. Built in the 15th century on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.
Conclude your cultural exploration at the modern Alexandria Library, a tribute to the ancient world’s greatest knowledge center.
Lunch
This Alexandria day tour from Cairo by private car includes round-trip private transport, a licensed Egyptologist guide, entrance fees to all four listed sites, bottled water, and a seaside lunch. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo are included at no extra cost.
The tour covers the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, the Citadel of Qaitbay, and the Bibliotheka Alexandrina, visited in that order with a seaside lunch in between. Round-trip private transport connects Cairo hotels to all four Alexandria sites. Travelers interested in a second flight-based day trip from Cairo can see the Abu Simbel private day tour by flight from Cairo.
The tour runs 12 hours total, including the roughly 2.5 to 3-hour drive each way between Cairo and Alexandria. Pickup begins in the morning from Cairo hotels, with drop-off back in Cairo in the early evening.
Yes, the tour suits solo travelers, couples, and families, with a private pace that can slow down or skip stops as needed. First-time visitors to Alexandria get all four of the city's core landmarks in a single organized day.
Yes! The tour is family-friendly, with flexible pacing, easy-to-access attractions, and engaging storytelling to capture both adults’ and children’s interest.
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