Full Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo

We will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo and drive to Alexandria to begin your tour. Your first stop will be the iconic Library of Alexandria, one of the largest and most impressive libraries in the world, housing over 8 million books. You’ll also visit the President Sadat Museum and explore the open courtyard, where you can admire statues of Alexander the Great and Ptolemy I, both discovered underwater nearby. Our expert guide will explain the unique architectural design of the library from the outside, with time for photo stops along the way. Please note: The Library of Alexandria is closed on Fridays, Saturdays, and public holidays. Access to the main reading area requires an additional entry ticket.

Explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the largest Roman burial site in Egypt, featuring three levels carved deep into the rock.

You’ll also pass by Pompey’s Pillar and stop for a quick photo opportunity. The pillar was built in honor of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century.

We’ll take a guided walk around the excavation site of the ancient Roman city of Alexandria, where you’ll see the remains of Roman villas, the amphitheater ruins, Alexandria’s Great Tomb excavation area, and other fascinating structures. Please note that this tour offers an external view only, as we will not be entering these sites. Our guide will provide rich historical insights as you explore these remarkable ruins.

You will then be driven to visit the Church of St. Mark, the oldest church in Africa.

Continue your tour through Mansheya, one of the oldest market areas in Alexandria. Stroll along the narrow, bustling streets of the traditional women’s market (Zan’et El-Setat), and explore the nearby gold market, where locals purchase wedding and engagement jewelry.

Pass by the Unknown Soldier Memorial

The car will then take you to the city’s largest and most beautiful mosque, the Abbo Elabbas Mosque, where you’ll enjoy a photo stop. You’ll also pass by Egypt’s oldest funfair for a glimpse of local culture.

Opposite, you’ll find the Corniche and the old harbour, where colorful fishing boats bob in the water and local fishermen can be seen casting their nets or repairing them by hand — a perfect spot for taking stunning photos. Continue on to view the impressive exterior of the 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel, built on the very site of Alexandria’s ancient Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This striking fortress makes for a fantastic photo opportunity.

At Montaza Gardens — also known as the Love Garden, a favorite spot for couples and families — you’ll explore the royal gardens of King Farouk, Egypt’s last monarch. Admire the architecture of the Haramlek and Salamlek Palaces, stroll along the famous Montaza Bridge, and visit Tea Palace Island with views of the royal beaches once reserved for queens. After your visit, relax with a comfortable drive back to your hotel in Cairo.