Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo with Guide and Lunch
Description
Take a fabulous drive from Cairo to Alexandria and enjoy the Greco-roman heritage left at the Bride of the Mediterranean. Visit remains that tell you the stories of Alexander the Great and the Ptolemies in Egypt. Get to know the real Cleopatra of Egypt and know the stories about her odyssey and tomb.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Enjoy a fabulous drive from Cairo to Alexandria and browse landscapes and see villages and towns between the two largest cities in Egypt. Your tour guide will arrange stops for refreshment when needed.
Visit the most preserved catacomb tombs in Egypt at Kom el Shoqafa and discover how the Egyptian culture merged with the Greco-roman one.
Explore the Serapeum Temple and look up at the largest pillar named after the Roman general Pompey, the pillar that witnessed the destructions of the Alexandria over the ages.
Visit the famous fort of Qaitbey that was built out of the same material of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.
Visit the largest library in Egypt that was built on honor of the ancient Library of Alexandria. You will explore the library from outside, however during library hours, you can buy a ticket and get inside.
Drive back to Cairo via the well maintained desert road and your guide will arrange stops for refreshment when needed.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Meet at the the hotel lobby at tour start time. Please mention the hotel name and address while booking.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3)
It was a beautiful day trip with Marwa, she helped me understand the history of Alexandria. She walked me through the catacombs and the Citadel.
It takes a couple hours to drive from Cairo to Alexandria, making it a long day. The catacombs were cool to see and the citadel was interesting. Unfortunately, we were not able to get into the library because it's closed on Saturdays.
The trip was delightful. Our guide Mr. Mahmoud was very knowledgeable and friendly. He was good at explaining the historical context and importance of the archaeological discoveries that made our experience interesting.
