This tour is perfect for road trip enthusiasts, with Alexandria located 220km from Cairo. Alexandria was a central hub of the ancient Mediterranean world for many years and served as Egypt’s capital. It was home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: the magnificent Lighthouse of Alexandria.
This tour is perfect for road trip enthusiasts, with Alexandria located 220km from Cairo. Alexandria was a central hub of the ancient Mediterranean world for many years and served as Egypt’s capital. It was home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: the magnificent Lighthouse of Alexandria.
- Alexandria - At 7 am, the journey begins with an Egyptologist to Alexandria. Founded by King Alexander the Great in 331 BC, the city quickly flourished, replacing the ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis, and marking the start of the Greek era in Egypt. With an expert tour guide, explore the city’s main attractions.
- Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa -…
- Alexandria - At 7 am, the journey begins with an Egyptologist to Alexandria. Founded by King Alexander the Great in 331 BC, the city quickly flourished, replacing the ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis, and marking the start of the Greek era in Egypt. With an expert tour guide, explore the city’s main attractions.
- Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - The tour starts with a visit to the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, the largest and most significant burial site in Egypt, once considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World during the Middle Ages. The Catacombs feature an ancient circular staircase leading to tombs carved into the bedrock during the Antonine emperors’ era.
- Pompey’s Pillar - Next, visit Pompey’s Pillar, a Roman triumphal column in Alexandria, Egypt. Erected in honor of Roman Emperor Diocletian between 298-302 AD, this massive Corinthian column originally supported a colossal porphyry statue of the emperor in armor.
- Fort Qaitbey - The tour continues with a visit to Fort Qaitbey, a citadel named after Sultan Ashraf Qaitbay, who sought to protect Alexandria from the Ottoman Empire’s direct threats. The Qaitbay Citadel is a top attraction in Alexandria due to its historical significance and strategic location.
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina - The tour proceeds to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a major library and cultural center on the Mediterranean Sea. Afterward, the journey back to Cairo begins.
- Cairo Governorate - Return to accommodation in Cairo with wonderful memories.

- Pick up and Drop off at your accommodation in Cairo
- Entrance Fee (Optional)
- Expert Tour Guide
- Lunch (Optional)
- Bottled water
- Pick up and Drop off at your accommodation in Cairo
- Entrance Fee (Optional)
- Expert Tour Guide
- Lunch (Optional)
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
- 15 USD per person Supplement transfer from Airport hotels , Nasr City ,…
- Gratuities
- 15 USD per person Supplement transfer from Airport hotels , Nasr City ,…
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.