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Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo – Private Guided Tour

  • Cairo → Giza
  • 12 hours
  • Group size: 2–9

Overview

Itinerary – Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo

By Treviango Holidays

Experience Egypt’s Mediterranean gem on a guided day tour from the capital, filled with history, culture, and breathtaking views.

Full-Day Itinerary (Approx. 10–12 Hours)

1. Early Pickup from Cairo or Giza (Around 6:30–7:00 AM)

  • Meet your professional tour guide at your hotel

  • Travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water provided

  • Drive to Alexandria (approx. 2.5 to 3 hours)

2. Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa & Roman Theatre

  • Explore the largest Roman burial site in Egypt

  • Discover its spiral staircase, sculptures, and blend of Pharaonic and Greco-Roman art

3. Pompey’s Pillar & Serapeum Ruins

  • Visit the towering Pompey’s Pillar, an ancient Roman column

  • Walk around the ruins of the Temple of Serapis and see the underground galleries

4. Qaitbay Citadel (Exterior Visit)

  • Photo stop at the 15th-century fortress built on the ruins of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria

  • Enjoy views of the Mediterranean Sea and city harbor

5. Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Optional Exterior Visit)

  • Quick photo stop at the modern Library of Alexandria, a striking architectural revival of the ancient world’s greatest library

6. Optional Lunch Break (Not Included)

  • Your guide can recommend a local seafood or Egyptian restaurant (lunch is at your own expense)

7. Return to Cairo

  • Drive back to your hotel with your guide

  • Arrive by early evening, filled with new discoveries and great memories

Included:

  • Private A/C vehicle with professional driver

  • Licensed Egyptologist guide (available in multiple languages)

  • Bottled water throughout the day

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Cairo or Giza)

Not Included:

  • Entry tickets to archaeological sites

  • Lunch or personal expenses

  • Tipping

Highlights

  • Tour Highlights – Alexandria Uncovered: Day Trip from Cairo
  • Private round-trip transport from Cairo or Giza in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
  • Explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the largest Roman-era burial site in Egypt
  • Stand beneath Pompey’s Pillar, an iconic symbol of ancient Alexandria’s Roman history
  • Visit Qaitbay Citadel, a 15th-century fortress built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria
  • Stop by the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a modern marvel echoing the world’s most famous ancient library
  • Learn from a private Egyptologist guide, available in multiple languages
  • Enjoy stunning coastal views of the Mediterranean as you walk through Alexandria’s historic harbor
  • Ideal for history lovers, families, and first-time Egypt visitors seeking a day of culture, sea breeze, and discovery

What's included

  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • All Transfers by Private A/C latest Model Vehicle
  • Private tour
  • Bottled water
  • Tour Guide

Not included

  • Entry Tickets
  • Tipping
  • Lunch

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