Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo by Car
Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo by Car
Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo by Car will be an unforgettable experience that blends Mediterranean coastal charm, authentic Egyptian culture, and remarkable Greco-Roman heritage.
Axa Tours provides a seamless and comfortable journey in a luxury air-conditioned private vehicle, accompanied by a certified professional Egyptologist guide who will bring the city’s rich history and hidden stories to life.
This carefully crafted Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo takes you through Alexandria’s most iconic landmarks, including the rock-cut Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, the legendary Pompey’s Pillar, the magnificent Citadel of Qaitbay, and the world-renowned Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
At the end of the day, we’ll transfer you back to your Cairo hotel, leaving you with a full day of discoveries and lasting memories. Book your tour now for an unforgettable experience.
Tour Highlights
| Tour Inclusions | Tour Exclusions |
| Pick up services from your hotel in Cairo & return. Entrance fees to the mentioned historical sites. Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle. Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide. Lunch during your tour. All taxes & service charge. Bottled water during your trip. | Any extras not mentioned in the program. Tipping. |
Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo by Car Itinerary
In the morning, you will be picked up from your Cairo hotel and transferred to Alexandria by private car accompanied by your personal tour guide. The journey takes approximately 3 hours along a scenic coastal road, a relaxing drive that sets the tone for an unforgettable day trip from Cairo to Alexandria.
Upon arrival, you’ll begin exploring the city’s most remarkable landmarks:
Pompey’s Pillar
Your first stop is one of Alexandria’s most iconic monuments: Pompey’s Pillar, a towering granite column standing nearly 27 meters high. It was erected in honor of Emperor Diocletian in the late 4th century, who saved the besieged city and provided food to its starving population. Today, it stands as the most prominent surviving remnant of the ancient Serapeum temple complex.
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Next, you’ll visit Alexandria’s famous Roman tombs, the largest Roman cemetery in Egypt. Carved into the rock across three underground levels, the catacombs showcase extraordinary architecture and a rare artistic fusion of Pharaonic, Greek, and Roman styles. This exceptional site is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. Descend underground to explore the burial chambers and the Hall of Caracalla.
Lunch Break
You will enjoy a delicious seafood lunch at a seafront restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean.
Citadel of Qaitbay
After lunch, you’ll head to the Citadel of Qaitbay,a Mamluk fortress from the 15th century, perched on the Mediterranean coastline. Built in 1477 by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay, it is one of Alexandria’s most iconic landmarks, occupying the site of the ancient Pharos Island, the very location where the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria once stood.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
The Library of Alexandria is a stunning modern architectural masterpiece, built as a tribute to the great library lost in antiquity. It is one of the world’s most important cultural centers, housing copies of every book published globally, a collection of rare ancient manuscripts, several remarkable museums, and a planetarium.
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back comfortably to your hotel in Cairo.
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What Makes This Tour Unique?
- Private and personalized experience with a dedicated Egyptologist guide.
- Exploring Alexandria’s top highlights in one perfectly planned day trip to Alexandria from Cairo.
- Travelling in a modern air-conditioned vehicle for a relaxing journey.
- Discovering a unique blend of Pharaonic, Greek, and Roman history in one journey.
- Enjoying a relaxing seaside lunch during your unforgettable day tour from Cairo to Alexandria.
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