Day Trip to Alexandria from Cairo By Car

About this tour

Itinerary, stop by stop

1. Start

   We pick you up from your accommodation in Cairo in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with your Egyptologist guide and drive to Alexandria along the Nile Delta and the Mediterranean coast.

2. Stop 1
   

   Pompey's Pillar

   Your first stop is Pompey's Pillar, a huge red granite column standing among ruins in the heart of the ancient city. It gives you a sense of the Roman influence that once shaped Alexandria.

   Your guide tells you about its history and meaning, helping you picture the city at the height of its imperial past.

   Entry included
3. Stop 2
   

   Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

   Next, you explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, one of Egypt's most interesting funerary sites. You go down into this underground necropolis to see carvings, statues and a mix of Roman, Greek and Egyptian styles.

   Along the descending corridors you find tombs, burial chambers and ancient religious symbols.

   Entry included
4. Lunch

   Lunch

   You have lunch at a local seaside or city restaurant. Expect fresh Mediterranean-style dishes such as grilled fish, rice, salads and local breads. The setting is relaxed and gives you a pause to take in the atmosphere of Alexandria before the afternoon visits.

5. Stop 3
   

   Qaitbay Citadel

   After lunch, you visit the Qaitbay Citadel, a 15th-century fortress built on the ruins of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria. It stands at the tip of the Eastern Harbor, with wide views of the Mediterranean.

   Its stone walls, towers and battlements show how the city once defended itself from the sea.

   Entry included
6. Stop 4

   Bibliotheca Alexandrina

   Finally, you explore the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a modern landmark dedicated to knowledge. Inside, you find museums, reading halls and exhibitions about Alexandria's cultural heritage.

   The building itself is worth a look, with its circular geometry, modern materials and views over the Mediterranean, a calm close to the day's visits.

   Entry included
7. End

   After the visits, we drive you back to Cairo and you return to your accommodation in your private, air-conditioned vehicle.

Timing, pickup and what to bring

Pickup point

Your hotelPrivate air-conditioned vehicle, return to your hotel included

Guide language

EnglishSpanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese on request

What to bring

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sunscreen
• A hat and sunglasses
• A camera

Included / Excluded

Policies, in plain English

Frequently asked questions