This Alexandria day tour takes you from Cairo to Egypt’s Mediterranean city for a full day of history by the sea. Your guide picks you up from your hotel in Cairo and drives you to Alexandria, the city founded by Alexander the Great.

What you will see

• Pompey’s Pillar: a Roman triumphal column raised in honour of Emperor Diocletian.
• Citadel of Qaitbay: a 15th-century fortress built on the site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.
• Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa: underground tombs cut into the rock, mixing Egyptian, Greek and Roman styles.
• Bibliotheca Alexandrina: the modern library that revives the spirit of the ancient Library of Alexandria.
• Montaza Palace gardens: among the largest and most beautiful gardens in Egypt, by the sea.

Why visit Alexandria

Alexandria shows a different side of Egypt: Greek, Roman and Mediterranean, with a breezy seafront corniche. It makes a refreshing change from the Pharaonic sites of Cairo and the Nile Valley.

Good to know

It is a long day: the drive from Cairo takes about three hours each way. Hotel pickup and return in Cairo are included.

More day trips from Cairo

See the Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum or head into the desert on a full-day El Fayoum Oasis tour.

Frequently asked questions

When will I get my pickup time? After booking we confirm your pickup time and meeting details by email, usually the day before.

Can children join? Yes. Select the number of adults, children and infants in the booking form to see the price for your group.

Can I pay in another currency? Prices are set in US dollars, but you can switch the displayed currency with the currency selector at the top of the page.

Can this be added to a holiday package? Yes. Contact us and we will add it to your itinerary with the right transfers.

How to book

Choose your date and number of guests in the booking form and pay online, or contact us if you would like to add this experience to a longer holiday. Prices are per person in US dollars.