Experience the history, culture, and Mediterranean atmosphere of Alexandria on a private full-day tour from Cairo. Founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria has been an important center of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Mediterranean history for more than two thousand years.
Your day begins with convenient pickup from your hotel in Cairo in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Travel comfortably to Alexandria and spend the day exploring some of the city’s most famous landmarks and archaeological sites.
Visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the modern cultural institution inspired by the ancient Library of Alexandria, then continue to the impressive Citadel of Qaitbay overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Explore the Ancient Roman Amphitheater and discover the fascinating Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, where Egyptian, Greek, and Roman influences come together.
You will also visit Pompey’s Pillar, one of Alexandria’s best-known ancient monuments. During the tour, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your sightseeing.
The tour offers flexible options, allowing you to choose whether to include a professional tour guide and entrance tickets. With private transportation and hotel pickup and drop-off included, this is a comfortable way to explore Alexandria from Cairo in one day.
Private Experience: Travel from Cairo to Alexandria exclusively with your group in a private vehicle.
Top Alexandria Attractions: See the city’s most important ancient, historical, and cultural landmarks in one full-day itinerary.
Flexible Tour Options: Choose the package that best suits your needs, with optional professional guide service and entrance tickets.
Lunch Included: Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant during your Alexandria sightseeing experience.
Comfortable Transportation: Travel between Cairo and Alexandria in a private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off.
Tour Type: Private Day Tour
Duration: Full Day
Departure: Morning
Pickup Location: Cairo Hotel
Drop-off Location: Cairo Hotel
Destination: Alexandria
Transportation: Private Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Lunch: Included
Tour Guide: Included only with the guided tour option
Entrance Tickets: Included only with the ticket option
Your private Alexandria day tour begins with morning pickup from your hotel in Cairo. Meet your driver and board your private air-conditioned vehicle for the journey to Alexandria.
Relax during the drive as you travel north toward Egypt’s Mediterranean coast.
Begin your Alexandria sightseeing with a visit to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, one of the city’s most recognizable modern landmarks. Inspired by the legacy of the ancient Library of Alexandria, this impressive cultural complex is known for its distinctive architectural design and important role in education and culture.
Take time to admire the building and learn about Alexandria’s long history as a center of knowledge and learning.
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Admission Ticket: Included only with the selected ticket option
Continue to the Citadel of Qaitbay, one of Alexandria’s most famous historical landmarks. Built in the 15th century on the Mediterranean waterfront, the fortress is traditionally associated with the location of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.
Explore the surrounding area, admire the fortress architecture, and enjoy views of the Mediterranean Sea.
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Admission Ticket: Included only with the selected ticket option
Next, discover the Ancient Roman Amphitheater, an important archaeological site that reflects Alexandria’s Roman heritage. See the preserved marble seating and mosaic remains while learning about the city’s development during the Roman period.
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Admission Ticket: Included only with the selected ticket option
Take a break from sightseeing and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Alexandria. Taste traditional Egyptian dishes and relax before continuing your exploration of the city.
Lunch: Included
Drinks: Not Included
Continue to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, one of Alexandria’s most fascinating underground archaeological sites. Dating mainly to the Roman period, the complex showcases a unique combination of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artistic traditions.
Explore the underground chambers and learn about the cultural influences that shaped Alexandria during antiquity.
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Admission Ticket: Included only with the selected ticket option
End your archaeological sightseeing at Pompey’s Pillar, one of Alexandria’s most recognizable ancient monuments. The impressive granite column stands among the remains of the ancient Serapeum and provides an opportunity to discover another important chapter of Alexandria’s Greco-Roman history.
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Admission Ticket: Included only with the selected ticket option
After completing your Alexandria sightseeing tour, relax in your private air-conditioned vehicle for the return journey to Cairo. You will be dropped off at your hotel, marking the end of your private Alexandria day tour.
Yes. This is a private day tour with private transportation from your Cairo hotel to Alexandria and back.
Yes. Lunch at a local restaurant is included. Drinks are not included.
A professional tour guide is included only with the guided tour option. You can select the appropriate option when booking.
Entrance tickets are included only with the ticket option. If you do not select this option, entrance fees are paid separately.
The itinerary includes the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Citadel of Qaitbay, Ancient Roman Amphitheater, Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, and Pompey's Pillar.
Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairo are included.
It is a full-day tour. The total duration depends on traffic, time spent at each attraction, and the pace of the tour.
Comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, sunglasses, and any personal items you may need during the day are recommended.
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