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Discover Alexandria on a Day Tour from Cairo

Head out of Cairo on an amazing day trip to Alexandria. Visit the popular attractions in Alexandria such as Pompay’s Pillar, the Catacombs, and Qaitbay Citadel.

In Cairo
8 Hours
Middle East
Upto 10 people
English
Highlights
  • Visit the popular attractions in Alexandria like Pompay’s Pillar, Catacombs and Qaitbay Citadel
  • Learn in-depth about the ancient history of the city
Description

After getting picked up from your hotel in Cairo, head for an amazing day trip to Alexandria. The first stop on this tour will be Pompay’s Pillar. It was constructed in honor of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Originally from the temple of the Serapis, it was once a magnificent structure rivaling the Soma and the Caesarean. Next, you will visit the Catacombs, which is the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock. After visiting the Catacombs, you will have lunch at a local restaurant in Alexandria. After having lunch, proceed to visit Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria. Later, you will drive back to Cairo where the tour will end.

What's included
  • Transportation in a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel
  • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Bottled water
  • Shopping tour in Cairo
  • All taxes and service charge
What's excluded
  • Extras
  • Tipping
Address
5VJW+WG,Egypt
Meet your Host
Sun Pyramids Tours

Sun Pyramids Tours is a pioneer from the first hundred Egyptian tourism companies in Egypt With over 50 years of experience in the tourism sector. We are specialists in organizing individual tours, groups, incentives, study trips, religious tours, classical tours, conferences, and meetings. 

Our services cover all over Egypt like Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, Abu Simbel, Alexandria, Red sea, Oasis, Sinai, Dahab, Nuweiba, St. Catherine sailing Nile Cruise trips from Aswan, Luxor, airport transfers, Shore Excursions & desert trips. Etc. 

We have been working with tour companies, airlines, and hotels for over 48 years. We have a relationship that gives us special benefits with each of the service providers we book with. Our value tours cover all the essentials while providing you with the building blocks to tailor your dream holiday.

From USD 250 / Person
Important Information
  • Fully refundable in case of any cancellation upto 2 days before the tour.