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2-Day Alexandria and El Alamein Tour from Cairo with Overnight Stay

2 Days Round trip from Ismail Mahana Road أمام محطة مصرالسكة الحديدية، Kom Ad Dakah Gharb Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Qaitbay Citadel, a 15th-century defensive fortress
  • 02 Explore the only preserved Roman Amphitheatre in Alexandria
  • 03 Discover the Catacombs, a 1st-century Roman tomb blending Egyptian and Roman art
  • 04 Take in beautiful views of the blue waters of the Mediterranean

Enjoy a 2-day excursion to the pearl of the Mediterranean, the beautiful city of Alexandria, and discover how this coastal city differs from others in Egypt. Explore its distinctive Greek and Roman history and character, marvel at its architecture, and learn about its culture. Continue to El Alamein to visit one of the most significant battlefields of the Second World War, along with its military museum and memorial cemeteries.

This magnificent tomb shows a mixture of Egyptian and Roman art, symbols, and burial customs.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Alexandria, Cairo, Giza, El Alamein
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Cairo to Alexandria's Ancient and Modern Landmarks

  • Meet your Egyptologist guide at your hotel in Cairo or Giza.

  • Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to Alexandria, the bride of the Mediterranean. The drive covers 220 km (147 miles).

  • Visit some of the city's highlights, including the Catacombs, a Roman tomb dating back to the 1st century. This magnificent tomb shows a mixture of Egyptian and Roman art, symbols, and burial customs. It was considered one of the wonders of the Middle Ages.

  • Also visit the only preserved Roman Amphitheatre in the city.

  • Enjoy an outside view of the Fort of Qaitbay, built in 1477, on the original location of the Great Lighthouse of Alexandria on the island of Pharos.

  • Have lunch during the tour and enjoy the fresh sea breeze.

  • End the visit at the modern Library of Alexandria, a revival of the ancient library, which was once the biggest library in the world.

  • After this enjoyable tour, head to the hotel for the night.

2
Day 02

El Alamein Battlefield, Museum and Memorial Cemeteries

  • Meet the tour guide at the hotel.

  • Take a pleasant trip to one of the most significant battlefields of the Second World War.

  • Drive to the town of El Alamein, 110 km (68 miles) west of Alexandria. This site was a battlefield that witnessed an important part of the Second World War.

  • Visit the military museum, which displays old weapons, tanks, cannons, and bikes from the Second World War.

  • Receive a full description of the military actions of the leaders who participated in the war, such as Rommel and Montgomery.

  • Continue west of the city to see the three memorial cemeteries of the Commonwealth, the German, and the Italian forces.

  • Take in beautiful views of the blue waters of the Mediterranean as you drive along the north coast road.

  • Have lunch en route.

  • Drive back to Cairo.

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Citadel of Qaitbay, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, El Alamein battlefield

Where this trip takes you

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Citadel of Qaitbay, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, El Alamein battlefield

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ismail Mahana Road أمام محطة مصرالسكة الحديدية، Kom Ad Dakah Gharb 4 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Qualified English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Accommodation for one night in Alexandria
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities (recommended)
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Know before you go

  • Lunch is included only if this option is selected.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cairo, Egypt
Tour start
Ismail Mahana Road أمام محطة مصرالسكة الحديدية، Kom Ad Dakah Gharb, Al Attarin, Alexandria Governorate 21517, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Ismail Mahana Road أمام محطة مصرالسكة الحديدية، Kom Ad Dakah Gharb.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $185.00 — $320.00
Double Sharing $185.00 — $280.00

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