Private Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo

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Itinerary

1. Your adventure begins early in the morning when your private driver picks you up from your hotel in Cairo in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Sit back and enjoy the scenic 2.5–3 hour drive along the desert highway as the urban bustle fades into the calm of the Mediterranean coast.

   3 h

2. Start your adventure deep beneath Alexandria at the mysterious Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. This ancient necropolis blends Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artistic styles into one fascinating underground maze. Walk through the spiral staircase and carved burial chambers as your guide reveals the stories of Alexandria’s diverse past and the legends tied to this remarkable site.

   2 h

3. Continue to Pompey’s Pillar, a towering red granite monument that rises nearly 27 meters high. Erected in honor of Emperor Diocletian, it stands as one of the few surviving remnants of the Serapeum Temple — a testament to the grandeur of ancient Alexandria. Enjoy some time for photos and take in the panoramic views from this historic site.

   1 h

4. Next, explore the impressive Citadel of Qaitbay, a 15th-century fortress built by Sultan Qaitbay on the very spot where the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria once stood. Wander along its sturdy walls, feel the cool Mediterranean breeze, and admire the striking views of the harbor — a perfect mix of history and coastal beauty.

   2 h

5. End your sightseeing at the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a masterpiece of contemporary architecture that revives the legacy of the ancient library. Inside, discover vast reading halls, cultural exhibits, and rotating art displays that celebrate Alexandria’s timeless connection to learning and innovation.

   2 h

6. After a full day of discovery, relax as your driver takes you back to Cairo — returning in the evening with a head full of stories, photos, and memories from Egypt’s most historic coastal city.

   3 h

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 33% below the median of the 1157 city tours we list in Cairo.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 571 of 1157.
• 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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