Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo – Roman Ruins, Citadel & Mediterranean Charm
Tour Details
From: $119
- Duration: 1 day
- Tour Location: Alexandria
- Tour Availability: Everyday
- Pickup & Drop Off: Cairo Hotel
- Tour Type: Day tour
Tour Overview
Leave Cairo behind for the day and explore Egypt’s coastal gem with Royal on a private day trip to Alexandria by car. Discover the layered history of this ancient city, from Roman catacombs to Islamic fortresses, all while enjoying scenic views of the Mediterranean and a delicious seafood lunch.
Your journey begins with pickup from your Cairo hotel and a comfortable drive north to Alexandria. Upon arrival, visit Pompey’s Pillar, a towering Roman column that once stood in a temple dedicated to Serapis, Egypt’s Greco-Roman god of healing.
Next, descend into the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the largest known Roman burial site in Egypt, carved deep into the rock with intricate reliefs that blend pharaonic and classical styles.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, where you’ll taste Alexandria’s famous seafood dishes. Then continue to the Qaitbay Citadel, a 15th-century fortress built on the exact location of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Finally, visit the stunning Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a modern marvel honoring the lost Library of Alexandria, with its distinctive architecture and cultural legacy.
After the tour, return comfortably to your hotel in Cairo.
Tour Highlights
Inclusions
- Pickup and return from your Cairo hotel
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Entry to Pompey’s Pillar, Catacombs, Qaitbay Citadel, and Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- All transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Seafood lunch at a local restaurant
- Bottled water during the trip
- All service charges and taxes
Exclusions
- Tipping
- Extras not listed in the program
Tour Prices
Prices Months Pricing
US$
285
Single Per Person
US$
159
2 Persons Per Person
US$
149
3 Persons Per Person
US$
139
4 Persons Per Person
US$
129
5 Persons Per Person
US$
119
6 Persons Per Person
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