Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo

Full experience

Travel to the Mediterranean pearl, Alexandria. Visit the Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa, the Roman Amphitheatre, the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and the site of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse at Qaitbay Citadel.

Itinerary

• 07:00 — Hotel Pickup: Pickup from your hotel and drive to Alexandria (approx. 3 hours).
• 10:00 — Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa: Descend into the largest Roman burial site in Egypt.
• 11:30 — Roman Amphitheatre: Visit the ancient Roman theatre and surrounding ruins.
• 12:30 — Lunch by the Sea: Fresh seafood lunch at a Mediterranean restaurant.
• 14:00 — Bibliotheca Alexandrina: Visit the modern library commemorating the ancient Library of Alexandria.
• 15:30 — Qaitbay Citadel: Explore the 15th-century fortress on the site of the Pharos Lighthouse.
• 16:30 — Return to Cairo: Drive back to Cairo.

Included

• Round-trip transport from Cairo
• Expert guide
• Entrance fees to all sites
• Lunch at a seaside restaurant
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not included

• Bibliotheca Alexandrina inner tour (optional)
• Gratuities

Meeting point

Hotel pickup in Cairo or Giza.