Private Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo by Car
Skip the crowds and impersonal group buses—this intimate day trip offers private transportation, flexible pacing, and a deeply local perspective. Traveling with a genuine Egyptologist, you’ll uncover Alexandria’s hidden layers: from subterranean catacombs and Roman relics to fortresses with sea-swept panoramas and a staged modern library that honors ancient wisdom. Gain context, make spontaneous detours, and savor a leisurely lunch by the Mediterranean. It’s the perfect way to add cultural depth and coastal charm to your Cairo visit—without an overnight stay.
Options
Car+ Guide only
Pickup included
What's included in Private Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo by Car
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, and travel to Alexandria. Descend into the underground tombs of this “Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages” site. A blend of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman design, the Catacombs feature ornate sarcophagi, carved pillars, and a central rotunda where different cultures meet in one hauntingly beautiful space.
Pompey's Pillar
Stand before Pompey’s Pillar: a massive red granite column rising 25 meters, set among ruins that once served as Alexandria’s most important temple complex. Nearby, visit the Serapeum—an underground temple and library where ancient knowledge and worship converged.
Citadel of Qaitbay
Perched on the Mediterranean shore where the storied Lighthouse of Alexandria once stood, this 15th‑century fortress offers fortified walls and sea-swept views. Explore its ramparts and vaulted dungeons, and capture the dramatic waves crashing against the rocks.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch Meal
- Transport by air conditioned car
- Entrance Tickets is included when you choose the option car+Guide+Lunch+Tickets
- Additional fees for pick up from airport area
- Tipping
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We will pick you up from Accomodation in Cairo or Giza
