Day trip to Alexandria from Cairo | Alexandria tours from Cairo

Overview

Visit Alexandria from Cairo

This marvelous Egypt Budget Tour to Alexandria from Cairo is one of the best ways to mix history with recreation as it takes place in the most charming city in Egypt, Alexandria city. The city was founded by the famous commander Alexander the Great in 323 B.C. to compete at that time with the most glorious cities in Greece and Europe.

Budget Alexandria Trip from Cairo

Around 200 km to the north of Cairo stands the city that was the enlighting center of the world for centuries, built during the Ptolemaic era in Egypt and was Egypt's coastal gate and stronghold from the north of the huge kingdom, you will see different kinds of monuments within the old city during your Alexandria day trip from Cairo, some Greco-Roma era ruins like the Pompey's Pillar and the royal Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa, alongside the gigantic fortress of Qaitbey which is built upon the bases of the legendary lighthouse Pharos, one of the non-existing ancient 7 wonders of the world.

You will also see the modern Library of Alexandria during a great Cairo to Alexandria tour on a low budget. Book now and get countless benefits from the excellent service offered by Cairo Top Tours.

Itinerary

Day 01 Day trip to Alexandria from Cairo | Alexandria full day tour

Start your Cairo Day Trips to Alexandria, the shining pearl of the Mediterranean and the most famous city named after the Macedonian leader, an expert tour guide from Cairo Top Tours will meet you in the lobby of your hotel in Cairo or Giza. You will arrange a pick-up time with your tour operator and begin your Alexandria Tour from Cairo by being transferred to Alexandria in a modern air-conditioned vehicle, accompanied by your experienced tour guide, for approximately two hours of driving.

Along the way, we will stop at the nearest rest area if you wish to have a drink, use the restroom, or stretch your legs. The day begins with a visit to Pompey’s Pillar, the only surviving Roman temple pillar, which stands on a rocky plateau in the surrounding ruins of the Serapeum, followed by a visit to the medieval Citadel of Qaitbay, which was built by the Mamluk Sultan in 1477 A.D.

Built on the same site as Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse, which was originally one of the seven wonders of the ancient world that no longer exists it was built during the Ptolemaic period but it doesn't exist anymore. You will then proceed to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, which are the last large standing structure dedicated to the ancient Egyptians. The catacombs consist of three layers of tombs and rooms cut into the rock beneath the ground, as well as the elegantly decorated burial site of a wealthy Romanized Egyptian family. Afterward, we will go to The Bibliotheca of Alexandria.

You will be transferred to enjoy the walk by the Alexandria corniche and the old harbor where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing, and traditional fishermen making nets. The photos taken here are mesmerizing. Finally, you will enjoy your amazing delicious lunch in a high-quality restaurant. Then you will be transferred back to Cairo and you will have a break on the way back after you enjoyed your Alexandria tours from Cairo.

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Included / Excluded

Included

Transportation services from any hotel located in Cairo or Giza during our Cairo Tours.
Transfers from and to Alexandria will be done by an exclusive air-conditioned vehicle with Cairo Top Tours services.
Admission fees to all the mentioned sites in Alexandria are included.
An English-speaking tour guide to be with you during your Alexandria day trip.
Seafood lunch in a good quality restaurant.
Bottled mineral water is distributed during the Alexandria tour from Cairo.
Shopping time in Alexandria. ( if you request ).
All taxes and service charges of Egypt day tours are included.

Excluded

Any extras not mentioned in our Day trip to Alexandria from the Cairo itinerary.
Tipping is not included in the tour price.
Any sites that are not listed within the itinerary.
Drinks during meals.
Prices are also applicable throughout the Egypt Christmas and New Year tours in Egypt or Egypt Easter tours.