Day Excursion to Alexandria from Cairo via Car

Day Excursion to Alexandria from Cairo via Car

Tour Details

Duration

Duration

1 Day

pickup

Pickup & drop off

Your Hotel in Cairo or Your Location

location

Location

Alexandria
Duration

Availability

Everyday
tour type

Tour Type

Private
guide

Guide

En, Fr, De, It, Es, Ru, Nl

Overview

Join Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo via Car and discover the splendor of Alexandria, where Mediterranean charm and history abound. It takes about three hours to get to this old city after a pleasant drive along the picturesque seaside route. Once there, see the well-known Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, an intriguing example of Greco-Roman and Egyptian architecture from the second century AD.

Then stop at Pompey’s Pillar, a remarkable old column evidence of Alexandria’s rich past. Have a laid-back lunch at a nearby restaurant and appreciate great Mediterranean food while taking in the breathtaking shoreline.

Head to Bibliotheca Alexandrina, honoring the historic Library of Alexandria. Here you may peruse its extensive library of works honoring knowledge and culture.
At last, meander around the lovely Corniche, savoring the energetic vibe of this busy city, then head back to Cairo. For anyone wishing to find the gems of Alexandria in one day, this Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo via Car provides the ideal mix of historical discovery and natural beauty.

Alexandria Library day tour - Top Class Egypt Travel

Tour Highlights

The Catacomb

Pompey’s Pillar

The Citadel of Qaitbay

Alexandria Library


Inclusions & Exclusions

Tour Inclusion:

Hotel pick-up and return.

Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers.

Lunch at a local restaurant in Alexandria.

Entrance fees for all mentioned sightseeing locations.

Private Egyptologist guide throughout the trip.

Complimentary mineral water during the tour.

All taxes and service charges.

Tour Exclusion:

Any extras not specified in the itinerary.

Tipping.


Tour Itinerary

 

Alexandria day tour from Cairo-Top Class Egypt Travel

In the morning, we’ll pick you up from your Cairo hotel and journey to Alexandria by car, accompanied by your private tour guide. Upon arrival, you’ll explore some of Alexandria’s top attractions, including:

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

Discover this Roman burial site, where the family tomb showcases the fusion of Egyptian and Roman art and architecture. Descend below ground to visit the tomb and Caracalla Hall.
Pompey's Pillar

Pompey's Pillar

Marvel at the 82-foot (25-meter) granite column built to honor Emperor Diocletian, who saved the besieged city and provided food to its starving inhabitants.
Qaitbay Citadel

Qaitbay Citadel

Explore this 15th-century fortress located on the Mediterranean coast, established in 1477 AD by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaytbay. It occupies the same site as the Pharaoh’s Island.

Enjoy a delicious lunch at a seafood restaurant, then continue your tour with a visit to:

Alexandria Library

Alexandria Library

Home to a copy of every book published worldwide, this library is one of the world’s great literary institutions. It also features exhibitions on Egyptian history and displays of rare antique books.

Finally, we’ll drive you back to Cairo and transfer you to your hotel.


Tour pricing

Individual2-3 Persons4-6 persons7-10 Persons11 and more
190 $110 $100 $90 $By Request


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