Full Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo

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Itinerary

1. We will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo and drive to Alexandria to begin your tour. Your first stop will be the iconic Library of Alexandria, one of the largest and most impressive libraries in the world, housing over 8 million books. You’ll also visit the President Sadat Museum and explore the open courtyard, where you can admire statues of Alexander the Great and Ptolemy I, both discovered underwater nearby. Our expert guide will explain the unique architectural design of the library from the outside, with time for photo stops along the way. Please note: The Library of Alexandria is closed on Fridays, Saturdays, and public holidays. Access to the main reading area requires an additional entry ticket.

   1 hAdmission included

2. Explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the largest Roman burial site in Egypt, featuring three levels carved deep into the rock.

   1 hAdmission included

3. You’ll also pass by Pompey’s Pillar and stop for a quick photo opportunity. The pillar was built in honor of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century.

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4. We’ll take a guided walk around the excavation site of the ancient Roman city of Alexandria, where you’ll see the remains of Roman villas, the amphitheater ruins, Alexandria’s Great Tomb excavation area, and other fascinating structures. Please note that this tour offers an external view only, as we will not be entering these sites. Our guide will provide rich historical insights as you explore these remarkable ruins.

   30 minAdmission included

5. You will then be driven to visit the Church of St. Mark, the oldest church in Africa.

   30 minAdmission included

6. Continue your tour through Mansheya, one of the oldest market areas in Alexandria. Stroll along the narrow, bustling streets of the traditional women’s market (Zan’et El-Setat), and explore the nearby gold market, where locals purchase wedding and engagement jewelry.

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7. Pass by the Unknown Soldier Memorial

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8. The car will then take you to the city’s largest and most beautiful mosque, the Abbo Elabbas Mosque, where you’ll enjoy a photo stop. You’ll also pass by Egypt’s oldest funfair for a glimpse of local culture.

   30 minAdmission included

9. Opposite, you’ll find the Corniche and the old harbour, where colorful fishing boats bob in the water and local fishermen can be seen casting their nets or repairing them by hand — a perfect spot for taking stunning photos. Continue on to view the impressive exterior of the 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel, built on the very site of Alexandria’s ancient Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This striking fortress makes for a fantastic photo opportunity.

   30 minAdmission included

10. At Montaza Gardens — also known as the Love Garden, a favorite spot for couples and families — you’ll explore the royal gardens of King Farouk, Egypt’s last monarch. Admire the architecture of the Haramlek and Salamlek Palaces, stroll along the famous Montaza Bridge, and visit Tea Palace Island with views of the royal beaches once reserved for queens. After your visit, relax with a comfortable drive back to your hotel in Cairo.

    30 minAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Cairo

• Its from-price is 185% above the median of the 2673 day trips we list in Cairo.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 959 of 2673.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Cairo

Cairo is Egypt's sprawling capital on the Nile, where the Pyramids of Giza meet medieval mosques, busy bazaars and the treasures of the pharaohs.

On the western edge of the city, the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx rise from the desert plateau, with the step pyramid of Saqqara and the ruins of Memphis further south. Cairo's great museums, the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square and the vast Grand Egyptian Museum beside the plateau, hold artefacts spanning thousands of years.

Top-ranked sights in Cairo: Egyptian Museum (Museum of Egyptian Antiquities), Saqqara (Sakkara), Khan El-Khalili.

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