| Duration |
2 Days |
|---|---|
| Tour Location |
Pompey’s Pillar / Qaitbey Citadel |
| Tour Type |
Daily Tour |
| Pickup |
Your Hotel |
Embark on a 2 day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo and explore Egypt’s Mediterranean gem. This journey combines rich history, coastal charm, and cultural landmarks, providing a memorable overnight escape from the bustling capital. Organized by Tripidays, this itinerary offers a seamless travel experience, ideal for travelers seeking Cairo overnight trips with a calm and structured pace.
On day one of your journey, you will be picked up from your Cairo hotel and begin the drive along the scenic route toward Alexandria. Upon arrival, you will explore historic landmarks such as the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, and the Roman Amphitheatre, experiencing their stories and ancient charm firsthand. The day concludes as you are comfortably transferred to your hotel in Alexandria to check in and enjoy a restful overnight stay in a well-appointed room.
The second day begins with a refreshing breakfast before visiting Alexandria’s cultural and historic treasures, including the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the Citadel of Qaitbay, and the Abu Abbas al-Mursi Mosque. After lunch, you will return to Cairo, carrying memories of the city’s Mediterranean Coast, Egypt, and iconic Alexandria attractions. Travelers seeking more adventures may also explore the top day trips in Egypt to complement their journey.
Only on this route
The only 2 day overnight tour from Cairo that covers Alexandria's Greco-Roman heritage exclusively combining the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and the Citadel of Qaitbay in one private-car circuit with no El Alamein detour.
A private air-conditioned vehicle picks you up from your Cairo hotel and begins the drive north along the desert road toward the Mediterranean coast.
You descend a spiral staircase into the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, a UNESCO-recognized Roman-Egyptian burial complex carved into solid rock. This Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa tour stop reveals hybrid carvings that blend pharaonic gods with Roman military dress in the same relief panels.
Visit this towering Roman monument, one of Alexandria’s most recognized landmarks, reflecting the city’s ancient grandeur.
Explore the well-preserved amphitheatre and surrounding archaeological site, where history comes alive through mosaics, columns, and ancient architecture.
You wander the gardens and coastal grounds of El Montazah Palace, a former royal residence built above the Mediterranean shoreline. Ottoman and Florentine architectural details line the palace facade before you check into your Alexandria hotel for the night.
Lunch
After breakfast at the hotel, you check out and set off with your driver to cover Alexandria's remaining landmarks before the return drive to Cairo.
Visit the modern architectural marvel and cultural hub of Alexandria. Explore its vast collections, exhibits, and learning spaces.
You walk the ramparts of the Citadel of Qaitbay, a 15th-century fortress built on the site once occupied by the Lighthouse of Alexandria.
Your guide leads you into the Abu Abbas al-Mursi Mosque, one of Alexandria's most recognized Islamic monuments. Carved marble columns and a domed prayer hall reflect the city's Ottoman-era religious architecture.
After lunch, it’s time to bid farewell to Alexandria and begin your journey back to Cairo with enriched memories of 2 days in Alexandria. Travelers interested in exploring Egypt’s Nile Valley can choose the 2 day trip Luxor and Aswan tour to experience the temples and tombs of both cities. Alternatively, those focusing on southern highlights, including the famous Abu Simbel, can take the Aswan and Abu Simbel tour in two days for a concentrated cultural journey.
Breakfast & Lunch
The tour includes private round-trip transport from Cairo, a licensed English-speaking guide, entrance fees at all seven Alexandria sites, lunch on both days, and one night in a 4- or 5-star Alexandria hotel with breakfast.
This Alexandria overnight trip combines history, architecture, and coastal scenery over two days. Travelers explore Roman and Egyptian sites, visit the modern library, see seaside fortresses, and enjoy a well-paced itinerary organized by Tripidays along Egypt’s Mediterranean Coast.
Day one covers the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, and the Roman Amphitheatre at Kom el Dikka, followed by El Montazah Palace before the overnight stay. Day two continues with the Bibliotheka Alexandrina, the Citadel of Qaitbay, and the Abu Abbas al-Mursi Mosque before returning to Cairo.
Yes, a private air-conditioned vehicle and a licensed English-speaking guide are included for both days. This is a private tour, not a shared group experience.
Yes, this tour suits history and culture travelers, couples, families, and solo travelers seeking a coastal escape from Cairo. Its exclusive focus on Alexandria's Greco-Roman heritage makes it well suited to first-time visitors to the city.
Xmas window: 21 Dec – 7 Jan / Easter window: 29 Mar – 11 Apr
12 Hours
Your Hotel
Alexandria
10 Hours
Your Hotel
El Alamein
2 Days
Your Hotel
Alexandria / El Alamein
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