Overday from Cairo to Alexandria

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$80.00

Duration

8 hours

Tour Type

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
All entrance fees.
  • 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). --- 9:30 AM – Arrival in Alexandria Begin your coastal exploration with refreshing sea breeze and ancient history. --- 10:00 AM – Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa Descend into a unique underground necropolis blending Egyptian, Greek, and Roman art. --- 11:00 AM – Stop at Pompey’s Pillar Admire the largest Roman triumphal column in Egypt, originally part of a grand temple. --- 11:30 AM – Explore the Roman Amphitheatre Walk through marble seats and mosaic floors of the only known Roman theater in Egypt. --- 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. --- 1:30 PM – Lunch by the Mediterranean Enjoy a sea-view seafood lunch at one of Alexandria’s top restaurants (included). --- 3:00 PM – Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Alexandria Library) Explore the modern library and optional visit to its cultural exhibitions and museums. --- 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. --- 4:30–5:00 PM – Drive Back to Cairo Relax on your return drive with memories of Egypt’s Mediterranean treasure. --- 8:00 PM – Drop-Off at Your Hotel in Cairo

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