Private Sightseeing Tour to Alexandria from Cairo with Lunch
Explore the ancient Mediterranean city of Alexandria on a fully private, guided day trip from Cairo.
This private day trip to Alexandria from Cairo takes you through centuries of history, from Roman burial chambers and a Ptolemaic lighthouse site to a landmark modern library and a medieval sea fortress. A dedicated expert guide and private air-conditioned transport make the 220-kilometer journey comfortable and rewarding.
Alexandria sits at the crossroads of ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Islamic civilizations, and that layered history is visible at every major site on this itinerary. The city's Mediterranean atmosphere and its celebrated Corniche waterfront offer a striking contrast to Cairo's landscape.
Lunch at a local Alexandria restaurant is included, giving you a genuine taste of the city's culinary character before the afternoon visits. By early evening, your driver returns you directly to your Cairo or Giza hotel.
Tour Highlights
Stand beside Pompey's Pillar, a towering Roman monument erected in honour of Emperor Diocletian in the late 4th century.
Descend into the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the largest Roman cemetery in Egypt with three rock-cut levels blending Pharaonic and Roman funerary art.
Visit the Qaitbay Citadel, a 15th-century sea fortress built on the legendary site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.
Tour the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a striking 21st-century cultural complex commemorating Alexandria's heritage as a world center of learning.
See the Roman Theatre at Kom el-Dikka, one of Alexandria's most recognizable ancient landmarks in the heart of the city.
Admire Al Mursi Abu Al Abbas Mosque, an 18th-century mosque overlooking the eastern harbor, built over the tomb of a revered Andalusian scholar.
Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with door-to-door hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo or Giza.
Itinerary
Your expert guide collects you from your Cairo or Giza hotel holding a sign with your name. The private air-conditioned vehicle then heads north along the desert highway toward Alexandria, approximately 220 kilometers away and around two and a half hours by road.
The morning begins at Pompey's Pillar, a Roman granite column originally part of the magnificent Temple of Serapis, constructed in honour of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. The visit continues underground at the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, discovered by accident in 1900 and now recognized as the largest Roman cemetery in Egypt, with three carved levels combining Pharaonic and Roman artistic traditions.
Midday brings a break at a local restaurant in Alexandria, where you can sample regional dishes at a comfortable pace before the afternoon's sights.
Sultan Qaitbay's 15th-century sea fortress sits on a narrow peninsula extending into Alexandria's harbor, built on the ancient site of the Pharos lighthouse. Nearby on the Corniche, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina — inaugurated in 2002 — houses a major library and cultural center that honors Alexandria's classical legacy as a seat of world scholarship.
The Roman Theatre at Kom el-Dikka, centrally located in the city, is one of the few surviving Roman amphitheaters in Egypt and a defining symbol of ancient Alexandria. The nearby Al Mursi Abu Al Abbas Mosque, built in 1775 over the tomb of a 13th-century Andalusian scholar who settled in Alexandria, overlooks the eastern harbor and is one of the city's most important religious monuments.
Around 18:00, your driver begins the return journey to Cairo, delivering you directly to your hotel at the conclusion of the tour.
What Is Included
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers
- Expert licensed tour guide throughout the day
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo or Giza
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Alexandria
- Entrance fees to all listed sites
Not Included
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Beverages not included in the lunch
- Any optional sites not listed in the itinerary
Important Information
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