Egypt · Monuments

Alexandria Day tour from Cairo

10 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cairo. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day guided tour from Cairo to Alexandria
  • 02 Visit Pompey’s Pillar and the Temple of Serapis area
  • 03 See Qaitbay Citadel on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria
  • 04 Explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
  • 05 Travel with a qualified Egyptologist guide
  • 06 Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo included

Discover the highlights of Alexandria on a full-day trip from Cairo, travelling in an air-conditioned vehicle with a qualified Egyptologist guide. This guided experience takes you to some of the city’s most important historic landmarks, from Roman-era remains to the site of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria.

Visit Pompey’s Pillar and the Temple of Serapis area, explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, and see Qaitbay Citadel from outside at the entrance to Alexandria’s eastern harbor. After your sightseeing, relax on the drive back to Cairo with hotel drop-off included.

Visit the famous Pompey’s Pillar, a 25-meter red granite column dating back to the 3rd century and one of the last major remains of the Temple of Serapis..

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Alexandria, Cairo
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Meet, pick up and transfer to Alexandria visit Alexandria, transfer back to Cairo

Hotel Pickup

Your qualified tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or airport in Cairo in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.

Drive to Alexandria

Travel to Alexandria, Egypt’s historic Mediterranean city, and begin your guided day tour.

Pompey’s Pillar & Temple of Serapis Area

Visit the famous Pompey’s Pillar, a 25-meter red granite column dating back to the 3rd century and one of the last major remains of the Temple of Serapis..

Qaitbay Citadel

Visit Qaitbay Citadel from outside, located at the entrance of Alexandria’s eastern harbor, on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

Explore the impressive Catacombs, the largest Roman cemetery in Alexandria, with its underground rock-cut chambers and fascinating blend of Roman and Egyptian influences.

Return to Cairo

After the tour, drive back to Cairo and transfer to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cairo. 2 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Food and Drinks
  • Any Extra not mentioned in the program
  • Entrance fees

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • All hotels from Cairo/ Giza

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Cairo.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Cairo.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Cairo..

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