Discover Alexandria’s history on a day trip from Cairo. Visit the Greco Roman Museum and ancient sites with expert guides. Book your adventure now.
Discover Alexandria’s history on a day trip from Cairo. Visit the Greco Roman Museum and ancient sites with expert guides. Book your adventure now.
- Cairo - The day begins at 7:00 am with a pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza by a tour guide. You will be transferred in a private air-conditioned vehicle to Alexandria, which is 220 km from Cairo. Arrival in Alexandria is around 10 am, where the day tour commences.
- Ancient Roman Road – Via Egnatia - Visit the Roman Theater,…
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Cairo - The day begins at 7:00 am with a pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza by a tour guide. You will be transferred in a private air-conditioned vehicle to Alexandria, which is 220 km from Cairo. Arrival in Alexandria is around 10 am, where the day tour commences.
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Ancient Roman Road – Via Egnatia - Visit the Roman Theater, featuring marble seats for up to 800 spectators, galleries, sections of mosaic flooring, and a pleasure garden surrounded by Roman villas and baths.
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Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - Explore the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa, which include tombs on three levels and the Tri-cilium, where relatives once sat on stone benches to honor the deceased. The site also features reliefs of bearded serpents and 2nd Century AD statues of Sobek and Anubis in Roman armor.
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Alexandria Library - The Great Library of Alexandria was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world. It was part of a larger research institution called the Mouseion, dedicated to the Muses, the nine goddesses of the arts. The concept of a universal library in Alexandria may have been suggested by Demetrius of Phalerum to Ptolemy I Soter, with the library likely constructed during the reign of his son, Ptolemy II Philadelphus. The library amassed a vast collection of papyrus scrolls, with estimates ranging from 40,000 to 400,000 at its peak.
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Fort Qaitbey - The Citadel of Qaitbay, a 15th-century defensive fortress, is located on the Mediterranean Sea coast in Alexandria, Egypt. Constructed between 1477 and 1479 AD by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa’it Bay, the citadel is positioned on the eastern side of the northern tip of Pharos Island at the entrance of the Eastern Harbour.
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Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi - The Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque is a historic mosque in Alexandria, named after the 13th-century mystic Abu’l Abbas al-Mursi, who is interred there along with members of the Ashraf family.
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Cairo - The tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel in Cairo, with an expected return around 7:00 pm.

- Graeco-Roman Museum Entry Ticket
- Tour Guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottle of water
- Graeco-Roman Museum Entry Ticket
- Tour Guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottle of water
- Tipping
- Tipping
Join us for an unforgettable day trip from Cairo to Fort Qaitbey and Alexandria. Start your adventure at the magnificent Fort Qaitbey, a historic fortress offering panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea. Explore its well-preserved architecture and uncover its intriguing history. Next, delve into the vibrant city of Alexandria, which boasts iconic…
Join us for an unforgettable day trip from Cairo to Fort Qaitbey and Alexandria. Start your adventure at the magnificent Fort Qaitbey, a historic fortress offering panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea. Explore its well-preserved architecture and uncover its intriguing history. Next, delve into the vibrant city of Alexandria, which boasts iconic landmarks and cultural gems. Visit the famous Bibliotheca Alexandrina, marvel at the ancient Pompey’s Pillar, and enjoy a leisurely stroll along the picturesque Corniche. Experience the enchantment of Alexandria on this enriching day excursion.
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.