Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo every day
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Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo every day
Discover the perfect blend of history and leisure with this budget-friendly tour from Cairo to Alexandria, Egypt’s most enchanting coastal city. Established by Alexander the Great in 323 B.C., Alexandria once rivaled the grandest cities of Greece and Europe.
Located about 200 km north of Cairo, Alexandria was a center of knowledge and power during the Ptolemaic era, serving as Egypt’s northern stronghold. On this tour, you’ll explore remarkable historical sites, including the Greco-Roman ruins of Pompey’s Pillar and the royal Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa. You’ll also visit the imposing Qaitbay Citadel, built on the foundations of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse—one of the legendary Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Included
- ransportation 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 Gemo Ggypt Travel 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.
- 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.
Tour Plan
1. Hotel Pickup & Departure to Alexandria
- Meet your expert Gemo Ggypt Travel at your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
- Travel to Alexandria in a modern air-conditioned vehicle (approx. 2-hour drive).
- Stop at a rest area for refreshments, restroom breaks, or stretching if needed.
2. Visit Pompey’s Pillar
- Explore Pompey’s Pillar, the only surviving Roman temple column.
- See the surrounding ruins of the Serapeum, an ancient temple dedicated to the god Serapis.
3. Explore the Citadel of Qaitbay
- Visit the medieval fortress, built in 1477 A.D. by the Mamluk Sultan.
- Learn about its construction on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
4. Discover the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
- Explore the largest Roman burial site in Egypt, cut deep into the rock.
- Walk through three underground levels featuring tombs and rooms.
- See the blended Greco-Roman and Egyptian art in the burial chambers.
5. Visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- Discover the modern Library of Alexandria, a tribute to the ancient world-famous library.
6. Stroll Along the Alexandria Corniche & Old Harbor
- Enjoy a scenic walk along the Mediterranean coast.
- Witness traditional fishing boats, local fishermen, and net-making.
- Capture stunning photographs of the harbor and cityscape.
7. Enjoy a Delicious Seafood Lunch
- Savor a freshly prepared meal at a high-quality restaurant in Alexandria.
8. Return to Cairo
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