Day Trip to Alexandria Tours From Cairo: Explore Ancient Culture and Modern City Life

Embark on a full-day tour from Cairo to Alexandria and discover the rich ancient culture and vibrant modern city life. Visit historical sites like the Roman Theater and Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, explore the renowned Alexandria Library, and marvel at the majestic Fort Qaitbey.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - The catacombs were discoverd in 1900 by chance, when a cart fell down the shaft. It is graves from the time of the Ptolomies kings with 500 shefts each is enough to accommodate up to 5 mummies. The graves were found empty.
  • Pompey’s Pillar - Pompey’s pillar is a huge pillar was once used to lead ships into…
What's Included
  • Entrance Fees
  • Pick up and drop off services
  • Mineral bottled water
  • Private Egyptologist tour guide
  • All tours and transfers
  • Stops for coffee or tea (optional)
  • Seafood lunch
What's Not Included
  • Tipping (optional)
Additional Information

The whole-day exploration trip from Cairo to Alexandria is inclusive of all transportations by a climate-controlled vehicle. Alexandria, situated along Egypt’s coast of Mediterranean, was historically a hub of education and culture. In present times, it’s a thriving harbour city, but vestiges of its historical significance are still visible. You will…

Location
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Kom Al Shokafa
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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James_r
Jul 24, 2024
Alexandria, beautiful culture! - Tour guide was amazing! The catacombs were a favorite item for me! The fort where the famous lighthouse used to stand is also very beautiful! Had tea with the locals was fun!
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G6696wdmh
Jun 16, 2023
Amazing Day - The view was fantastic. We were dealt with flexibly. It was an amazing Day for us. Enough time to make pics Martin
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Dougha729tc
Mar 13, 2024
A very different ambiance from Cairo. - Alexandria was very interesting, much different than Cairo. The Roman catacombs were labyrinthine and deep. The site of the ancient wonder of the world, the Alexandria Lighthouse, was a lovely destination for primarily local touriss which gave it a different ambiance from the usual foreign-based tourist sites, which can be annoying. I was deeply dismayed by not being allowed to enter the new Library of Alexandria. That had been one of my main goals in going to the city, but the police were blocking the doorway and wouldn't let anyone pass. I don't know why but it was very disappointing. Other than that and the literally thousands of high-rise apartments that dominated the landscape, the trip was both pleasurable and informative. I learned a lot.
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Swati_j
Jan 2, 2024
We had hard time... - We had hard time understanding English. We felt the tour guide was very superficial and narrated minimum
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Majid_s
Dec 31, 2023
Driver was a good driver,... - Driver was a good driver, but it says 10 to 12 hours, is not, it is only 10 hours. Is a great city to visit
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up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).