Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo — Private Tour
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Journey from Cairo to the legendary Mediterranean city of Alexandria — founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC and once the intellectual capital of the ancient world. On this private full-day tour you'll visit the magnificent Bibliotheca Alexandrina (modern Library of Alexandria), the Roman catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the ancient Pompey's Pillar, the seaside Qaitbay Citadel, and stroll along the legendary Corniche. The round trip is approximately 220 km each way, giving you a full afternoon in Egypt's beloved 'Pearl of the Mediterranean'.
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- Private air-conditioned vehicle Cairo–Alexandria–Cairo (approx. 2.5 hrs each way)
- Licensed private Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, Qaitbay Citadel
- Bottled water throughout
- All tolls and taxes
- Lunch (seafood lunch at a seafront restaurant can be arranged)
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Tour Plan
Early Morning Cairo Departure
Pick-up from your Cairo hotel at 07:00. Travel by private vehicle along the Alexandria Desert Road (approximately 2.5 hours), with morning coffee and water provided en route.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Tour the stunning modern Library of Alexandria, built on the site of the ancient library that once held the world's greatest collection of knowledge. The architecture, exhibitions, and planetarium make this a highlight of any Alexandria visit.
Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
Descend into the largest known Roman burial site in Egypt — a three-level underground necropolis combining Egyptian, Greek, and Roman art styles in a unique fusion that reflects Alexandria's cosmopolitan past.
Pompey's Pillar & Serapeum
Visit the towering red Aswan granite pillar (actually dedicated to Emperor Diocletian, not Pompey) rising above the ruins of the ancient Serapeum temple complex.
Lunch & Qaitbay Citadel
Enjoy a seafront lunch at a local fish restaurant (costs not included), then visit the 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria — one of the Seven Wonders — overlooking the Mediterranean.
Alexandria Corniche & Return
Stroll along the famous Corniche seafront promenade before the late-afternoon drive back to Cairo, arriving at your hotel by around 21:00.







