Overday from Cairo to Alexandria
Overview
Leave the bustling capital behind and journey to the coastal city of Alexandria—Egypt’s second-largest city, founded by Alexander the Great. This one-day luxury tour blends Greco-Roman history with Mediterranean charm, guided by a certified Egyptologist and chauffeured in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle.
Included/Exclude
- Private round-trip transportation.
- Certified Egyptologist guide
- Lunch at a top-rated seafood restaurant
- Bottled water & snacks
Tour Amenities
Restaurant
Smoking Allowed
Wireless Internet
Tour Plan
6:30 AM – Pickup from Your Hotel in Cairo
Your private Egyptologist guide and chauffeur will pick you up in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle.
Start the drive to Alexandria (approx. 2.5–3 hours via desert highway).
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9:30 AM – Arrival in Alexandria
Begin your coastal exploration with refreshing sea breeze and ancient history.
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10:00 AM – Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
Descend into a unique underground necropolis blending Egyptian, Greek, and Roman art.
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11:00 AM – Stop at Pompey’s Pillar
Admire the largest Roman triumphal column in Egypt, originally part of a grand temple.
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11:30 AM – Explore the Roman Amphitheatre
Walk through marble seats and mosaic floors of the only known Roman theater in Egypt.
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12:30 PM – Visit the Citadel of Qaitbay
Discover this 15th-century fortress built on the ruins of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
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1:30 PM – Lunch by the Mediterranean
Enjoy a sea-view seafood lunch at one of Alexandria’s top restaurants (included).
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3:00 PM – Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Alexandria Library)
Explore the modern library and optional visit to its cultural exhibitions and museums.
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4:00 PM – Optional Quick Visit or Photo Stop
Montazah Gardens (time permitting) or
Drive along the Corniche for a scenic view of Alexandria’s coastline.
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4:30–5:00 PM – Drive Back to Cairo
Relax on your return drive with memories of Egypt’s Mediterranean treasure.
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8:00 PM – Drop-Off at Your Hotel in Cairo
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