From Cairo: Day Trip to Alexandria

Starts at 07:00 am with pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by a professional tour guide and transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle to Alexandria, approximately 220 km from Cairo. Arrival in Alexandria is around 10:00 am, where your private full-day tour begins exploring the city’s most iconic landmarks.

Your first visit is to the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, meaning “Mound of Shards,” one of the most important archaeological sites in Alexandria and considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. This ancient necropolis features a fascinating blend of Pharaonic, Hellenistic, and early Roman architectural styles, including underground tombs, statues, and symbolic carvings.

Next, continue to the Great Library of Alexandria, one of the most significant cultural landmarks in Egypt and a modern tribute to the ancient Library of Alexandria. The library is a center for knowledge, arts, and history, offering visitors insight into Egypt’s rich intellectual heritage and contemporary cultural scene.

Afterwards, visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, one of the most important defensive forts on the Mediterranean coast. Built in the 15th century by Sultan Qaitbay on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, the citadel offers impressive architecture, historical significance, and panoramic views of the sea.

The tour concludes with your return journey to Cairo, with drop-off at your hotel around 19:00 pm after a day filled with history, culture, and memorable Alexandria sightseeing.