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Day Trip to Alexandria from Cairo by Car

Day Trip to Alexandria from Cairo by Car

Price varies by group size

$77.00

Duration

1 day

Max People

50

Tour Type

Private

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Day Trip to Alexandria from Cairo by Car

A day trip from Cairo to Alexandria by car offers a wonderful opportunity to discover the remarkable Greco-Roman heritage of this historic Mediterranean city. With Wonders Travel , you will enjoy excellent service, including a private air-conditioned vehicle and the guidance of a professional Egyptologist. During this full-day tour, you will explore Alexandria’s most famous landmarks, such as the Alexandria Library, the Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, and the impressive Qaitbay Citadel. After a day rich in history and culture, you will be comfortably driven back to your hotel in Cairo. Book this special excursion and experience the unique and timeless charm of Alexandria.

Tour Highlights

  • The Catacomb.
  • Pompey’s Pillar.
  • The Citadel of Qaitbay.
  • Alexandria Library.

Included/Excluded

  • Pick up services from your hotel & return.
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Lunch meal at a local restaurant in Alexandria.
  • Entrance fees for all Sightseeing mentioned.
  • Private Egyptologist guide during your trip
  • Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour.
  • All taxes & service charges.
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Tipping.

Tour Plan

Morning Departure from Cairo

  • In the morning, you will be picked up from your Cairo hotel and travel by private car to Alexandria, accompanied by your personal tour guide.

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

  • Begin your sightseeing with a visit to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a remarkable Roman-era burial site.
  • Explore the underground tombs and Caracalla Hall, where Egyptian and Roman art and architectural styles blend beautifully.

Pompey’s Pillar

  • Continue to Pompey’s Pillar, an impressive 25-meter granite column erected in honor of Emperor Diocletian, who helped save the city during a time of hardship.

Qaitbay Citadel

  • Visit the majestic Qaitbay Citadel, a 15th-century fortress overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
  • Built in 1477 AD by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay, it stands on the historic site once known as Pharaoh’s Island.

Lunch Break

  • Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local seafood restaurant before continuing your tour.

Alexandria Library

  • After lunch, explore the modern Alexandria Library, one of the world’s most important cultural landmarks.
  • The library preserves vast collections of books, rare manuscripts, and exhibitions that highlight Egypt’s rich history.

Return to Cairo

  • At the end of the day, you will drive back to Cairo and be transferred to your hotel in comfort.

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