Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo

🚐 Hotel Pick-Up in Cairo

Your day begins with a comfortable pick-up from your hotel in Cairo in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. You will be welcomed by your specialist Egyptologist guide and an experienced driver who will accompany you throughout the day, ensuring a smooth and deeply informative experience. During the drive, your guide will share fascinating historical context about Alexandria and its extraordinary role in the ancient world.

🏛️ Arrival in Alexandria — The Mediterranean Jewel of Egypt

Upon arrival in Alexandria, your guide will provide the historical context and interesting facts about the rich Greco-Roman cultural heritage of the city as you head to your first stop.

⚰️ Visit to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

Begin your exploration with a visit to the remarkable Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa — one of the Seven Wonders of the Medieval World. These extraordinary ancient underground tombs date from the 2nd century AD and offer a uniquely fascinating vision of Alexandria's Roman past. The catacombs are a remarkable blend of Egyptian, Greek and Roman artistic influences — combining Egyptian gods and symbols with Roman architectural styles and Greek decorative elements — creating one of the most extraordinary funerary monuments ever discovered.

🏛️ Visit to Pompey's Pillar

Next, head to the impressive Pompey's Pillar — a towering Roman triumphal column standing over 25 metres high and one of the most recognisable ancient landmarks in Alexandria. This remarkable structure is one of the largest ancient columns in the world outside Rome, and offers a compelling vision of the ancient glory of Alexandria. Your guide will explain the fascinating history of this monument and its significance in the Roman history of the city.

🏰 Visit to the Citadel of Qaitbay

Your journey continues with a visit to the magnificent Citadel of Qaitbay — an imposing 15th-century fortress built on the very site where the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria once towered at the entrance to the harbour. This impressive fortification offers stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea and the Alexandria coastline, and your guide will explain its fascinating history and its centuries of strategic importance to the city.

🍽️ Traditional Egyptian Lunch

After a morning of rich historical exploration, enjoy a delicious traditional Egyptian lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant — ideally with views of the sea or located in the heart of the city — savouring a variety of local specialities. A perfect opportunity to rest and reflect on the extraordinary history you have experienced so far. Drinks are not included and can be purchased separately.

📚 Visit to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina

After lunch, visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina — a spectacular modern library built as a tribute to the ancient Library of Alexandria, once one of the greatest centres of learning and knowledge in the entire ancient world. Explore its vast collection of books, impressive permanent exhibitions and beautiful contemporary architecture, which reflects the timeless importance of Alexandria in the history of human knowledge and intellectual achievement.

🚐 Return to Cairo

After a wonderful day exploring Alexandria, begin the return journey to Cairo in your comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, with your guide continuing to share insights and reflections on the extraordinary historical sites you have visited throughout the day.

🏨 Arrival at Your Hotel in Cairo

Your driver will drop you off directly at your hotel in Cairo, bringing your unforgettable Alexandria Day Tour to a perfect close. We hope the extraordinary history, Mediterranean beauty and cultural richness of Alexandria stay with you long after your return.