Discover Alexandria’s rich history and vibrant culture on a day tour from Cairo. Explore ancient landmarks and Egypt’s largest seaport.
Discover Alexandria’s rich history and vibrant culture on a day tour from Cairo. Explore ancient landmarks and Egypt’s largest seaport.
- Pompey’s Pillar - Pompey’s Pillar is the name given to a Roman triumphal column in Alexandria, Egypt. Set up in honor of the Roman emperor Diocletian between 298–302 AD
- Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - An ancient circular staircase leads down into these tombs that were tunneled into the bedrock during the age of the Antonine emporers (2nd…
- Pompey’s Pillar - Pompey’s Pillar is the name given to a Roman triumphal column in Alexandria, Egypt. Set up in honor of the Roman emperor Diocletian between 298–302 AD
- Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - An ancient circular staircase leads down into these tombs that were tunneled into the bedrock during the age of the Antonine emporers (2nd century AD).
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina - The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is a major library and cultural center on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea in Alexandria, Egypt. It is a commemoration of the Library of Alexandria, once one of the largest libraries worldwide
- Fort Qaitbey - The Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria is considered one of the most important defensive strongholds, not only in Egypt, but also along the Mediterranean Sea coast. It formulated an important part of the fortification system of Alexandria in the 15th century AD
- Ancient Roman Amphitheater - Archaeological site featuring the remains of an ancient Roman theater, baths & a villa with mosaics.

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Qualified Egyptologist guide (If option selected)
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Entrance fees (If selected)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Qualified Egyptologist guide (If option selected)
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Entrance fees (If selected)
- Tipping
- any Optional Tours
- Additional fees for pick up from airport area
- Tipping
- any Optional Tours
- Additional fees for pick up from airport area
Alexandria, Egypt’s second-largest city with a population of approximately four million, serves as the nation’s largest seaport and is a hub for maritime activities. This historic city, located about 225 kilometers northwest of Cairo, is one of Egypt’s oldest. Historical records indicate that Alexander the Great founded Alexandria around 332 BC on the…
Alexandria, Egypt’s second-largest city with a population of approximately four million, serves as the nation’s largest seaport and is a hub for maritime activities. This historic city, located about 225 kilometers northwest of Cairo, is one of Egypt’s oldest. Historical records indicate that Alexander the Great founded Alexandria around 332 BC on the site of a small village named Rhakotis. His vision was to establish one of the world’s most magnificent capital cities, ensuring his legacy would be remembered.
For nearly a millennium, Alexandria was Egypt’s capital, thriving due to its strategic position for trade between the Mediterranean and the Red Sea. It also emerged as a center of learning in the ancient world, maintaining its academic significance even today.
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