One day tour from Cairo to Alexandria

*Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo then start driving to Alexandria that takes around 3 hours to be there.

Pompey’s Pillar visit

*Upon arrival, we will visit Pompey’s Pillar. It was constructed in honor of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century, and it is the only thing which remains from the great Serapeum temple.

Catacomb visit

*Then drive to visit the Catacombs which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock with stunning design and interesting mix between the pharaonic and the Greco-Roman art.

* Lunch will be served later at a nice sea view restaurant in Alexandria,

Citadel_of_Qaitbay visit

*Then proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria on the 14th century during Mamluks era as a defense for the north border of Egypt

Bibliotheca of Alexandrina

*Later one more stop at Bibliotheca of Alexandrina which was built on 2002 on almost the same location of the old one as revival operation for the one that was burnt during the wars between Grecks and Romans in the first century.

*Finally, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo.

FAQs

How far is Alexandria from Cairo?

The distance between Cairo and Alexandria is 220 km so it takes around 2.5 hours driving.

How to get from Cairo to Alexandria?

There are several ways to go to Alexandria from Cairo as you can take a train or bus or taxi.

What are the main sites that could be visited in Alexandria?

Alexandria has great sites could be visited like Elmontazah parks , Catacomb , Pompey pillar, citadel of Qaitbay and the bibliotheca.