Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo by Car
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Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo by Car - Discover Egypt's Mediterranean Gem Experience the perfect blend of history and coastal charm with this Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo by Car. This comprehensive private excursion takes you through Alexandria's most remarkable landmarks, from ancient Roman ruins to medieval fortresses, all while enjoying the refreshing Mediterranean breeze.
Why You'll Love This Trip
- Historical Immersion: Explore fascinating Roman-era sites alongside medieval Islamic monuments
- Coastal Delights: Enjoy fresh seafood with stunning Mediterranean views
- Personalized Attention: Private Egyptologist guide provides in-depth historical context
- Seamless Comfort: Door-to-door service from your Cairo hotel in a private vehicle
- Cultural Diversity: Discover Alexandria's unique blend of Egyptian, Greek, Roman and Arab influences
Tour Overview
Duration: 12 hours
Schedule: Daily departures
Tour Type: Private (exclusive for your group)
Included: Lunch at quality local restaurant + complimentary drinks
Featured Attractions
- Ancient Wonders
- Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa: Marvel at this underground Roman burial site blending Egyptian and Greco-Roman styles
- Pompey's Pillar: See this 25-meter red granite column dating back to 297 AD
- Medieval Marvels
- Qaitbay Citadel: Explore this 15th-century fortress built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria
- Modern Landmarks
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina: Visit the stunning modern revival of the ancient Library of Alexandria
Tour Benefits
- Flexible Itinerary: Spend more time at sites that interest you most
- Expert Commentary: Learn from your private Egyptologist guide throughout the day
- Comfortable Transit: Travel in air-conditioned vehicles with professional drivers
- Inclusive Experience: All entrance fees and lunch are covered
- Family-Friendly: Suitable for travelers of all ages
Why Choose This Excursion?
This Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo by Car offers the most convenient way to experience Egypt's legendary Mediterranean city. Unlike crowded group tours, you'll enjoy personalized attention and the freedom to explore at your preferred pace. The included seafood lunch provides a delicious taste of local flavors while taking in spectacular sea views.
From the underground mysteries of Roman catacombs to the panoramic views from Qaitbay Citadel, this tour showcases Alexandria's diverse heritage in one perfectly planned day.
Book now to secure your journey through 2,300 years of Mediterranean history!
Included / Excluded
- Pick up services from hotel in Cairo & return
- Entrance fees to the mentioned historical place
- Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Lunch during your tour
- All taxes & service charge
- Bottled water during your trip
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tipping
Tour Plan
Itinerary
Your Egyptian Adventure Alexandria is a famous city which was built by Alexander the Great. The city is located beside the Mediterranean Sea. It has a rich historical heritage since ancient Egyptian times. The city connected between the Egyptian civilization and Greco Roman civilization.
Start your lovely day by meeting your guide at your hotel, take your high way from Cairo (about 3 hours' drive each way), arrive in the famous city then you will start exploring the city with your tour guide who will explain for you the old history of Alexandria.
Your tour guide will talk with your about old Alexandria and the lighthouse of Alexandria, you will visit Roman catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa, consisting of 3 levels for burial rooms which was discovered by donkey in 1901.
Head to the Pompey Pillar, largest pillar in Egypt, listen to many stories about it with qualified Egyptologist tour guide.
Then drive to fortress for Qaitbay locating beside the sea. Finally you will explore by yourself the famous library (new Alexandria library) which has the fourth rank among the libraries all over the world. Take your lunch at a good quality seafood restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean,
Then you will go back directly to your hotel in Cairo.
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