Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo with Guide and Lunch

4.7 (3 reviews) Cairo, Egypt
Duration9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers
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Overview

Take a fabulous drive from Cairo to Alexandria and enjoy the Greco-roman heritage left at the Bride of the Mediterranean. Visit remains that tell you the stories of Alexander the Great and the Ptolemies in Egypt.

Get to know the real Cleopatra of Egypt and know the stories about her odyssey and tomb.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Entrance Tickets to the sites mentioned in the itinerary
  • Private Egyptology Guide throughout
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities to the Tour Guide & Driver
  • Drinks at restaurants or sites

What to expect

  1. Alexandria
    3h
    Enjoy a fabulous drive from Cairo to Alexandria and browse landscapes and see villages and towns between the two largest cities in Egypt. Your tour guide will arrange stops for refreshment when needed.
  2. Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit the most preserved catacomb tombs in Egypt at Kom el Shoqafa and discover how the Egyptian culture merged with the Greco-roman one.
  3. Pompey's Pillar
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Explore the Serapeum Temple and look up at the largest pillar named after the Roman general Pompey, the pillar that witnessed the destructions of the Alexandria over the ages.
  4. Citadel of Qaitbay
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Visit the famous fort of Qaitbey that was built out of the same material of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.
  5. Bibliotheca Alexandrina
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Visit the largest library in Egypt that was built on honor of the ancient Library of Alexandria. You will explore the library from outside, however during library hours, you can buy a ticket and get inside.
  6. Cairo
    3h
    Drive back to Cairo via the well maintained desert road and your guide will arrange stops for refreshment when needed.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Meet at the the hotel lobby at tour start time. Please mention the hotel name and address while booking.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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