Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo
Description
Tourists choose Alexandria for its fascinating blend of history, culture, and sea views. Once founded by Alexander the Great, it offers a mix of ancient and modern attractions. Visitors enjoy landmarks like the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, Qaitbey Citadel, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. The city’s Mediterranean coastline, seafood, and relaxing atmosphere also make it a popular spot for both history lovers and casual travelers.
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Alexandria location on the north of Egypt 200 km from Cairo 3 hrs by car
The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, located in Alexandria, are one of the most important archaeological sites in Egypt. Built in the 2nd century AD, they served as a family tomb during the Roman period and were later expanded. The site features a spiral staircase, funeral banquet hall (triclinium), and beautifully carved sarcophagi and statues that blend Egyptian gods, Roman dress, and Greek art. The carvings show gods like Anubis dressed as Roman soldiers, reflecting the cultural fusion of the time. Rediscovered in 1900 when a donkey fell into the shaft, the catacombs were later restored. Today, they attract tourists for their unique mix of architecture, history, and mystery.
Pompey's Pillar is a famous Roman monument in Alexandria, Egypt. It stands about 26.85 meters (88 feet) tall and was built in 297 AD to honor Emperor Diocletian for saving the city during a rebellion. Despite its name, it has nothing to do with Pompey the Great. The pillar is made of red granite from Aswan and is one of the largest ancient monoliths still standing. It was once part of a grand temple known as the Serapeum, dedicated to the Greco-Egyptian god Serapis. Today, it’s one of Alexandria’s top landmarks, offering insight into the city’s Roman history.
The Library of Alexandria (Bibliotheca Alexandrina), opened in 2002, is a modern landmark built to honor the famous ancient Library of Alexandria. Located on the Mediterranean Sea, it features a unique circular design and serves as a major cultural and educational center. The library houses millions of books in many languages and includes museums, art galleries, a planetarium, and research centers. It also hosts lectures, exhibitions, and international conferences, making it a hub of knowledge, science, and culture in the Arab world and beyond.
The Citadel of Qaitbey, built in 1477 AD by Sultan Qaitbey, is a historic fortress located at the tip of Pharos Island in Alexandria. It was constructed to defend the city from naval threats and stands where the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria once stood. The citadel features thick stone walls, watchtowers, and panoramic sea views. Some stones from the ruined lighthouse were used in its construction. Today, it’s a major tourist attraction, offering a mix of Islamic military architecture and rich coastal history.
3 hrs drive back to cairo
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Just send me your location and I will meet you up there
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The remaining time allocated for time travel
Reviews(10)
This trip was one of the best experiences I’ve had in Egypt so far, all thanks to this tour. The duration was perfect and the price was definitely worth it. Our guide was incredibly fun and explained everything clearly, making the whole experience even more enjoyable.
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This is our second time dealing with them our first time we went to saqqarA we really enjoyed every thing thanks alot to Reem she was our guide for two days she was very patient polite and really professional we recommend Reem to any one wants to enjoyed his tour we also enjoyed alexandria catacombs the and citadel the food was delicious thanks Reem for everything thanks for the delicious dessert
Dear valued customer thank you so much for sharing your experience with Mego Egypt Tours , thank you for your support we are so pleased Because we were able to make an unforgettable trip to Egypt. Your review it's very important for us and for the guests who want to make an unforgettable experience in Egypt We appreciated your review Mego Egypt Tours promise all tourists to provide the best tours Thank you for the review and nice words Thank you for choosing Mego Egypt Tours Looking forward to see you again in Egypt . Mego Egypt Tours
Reem was an excellent tour guide — very kind, honest, and genuinely caring. Before coming to Egypt, I was honestly hesitant because of things I read online about tourists getting scammed. But this trip completely changed my perspective. The people here are actually warm, respectful, and welcoming. Reem made us feel safe and comfortable the entire time. She explained everything clearly, never rushed us, and always looked out for us. She even surprised us with free ice cream in Alexandria, which was such a sweet and thoughtful gesture! Her driver was also very kind and helpful, making the whole experience smooth and stress-free. Thanks to Reem, our visit to Egypt became one of the most memorable trips we’ve ever had. Highly recommended — you’ll be in very good hands!
Dear valued customer thank you so much for sharing your experience with Mego Egypt Tours , thank you for your support we are so pleased Because we were able to make an unforgettable trip to Egypt. Your review it's very important for us and for the guests who want to make an unforgettable experience in Egypt We appreciated your review Mego Egypt Tours promise all tourists to provide the best tours Thank you for the review and nice words Thank you for choosing Mego Egypt Tours Looking forward to see you again in Egypt . Mego Egypt Tours
Ibraham and Reem were our driver and guide for a wonderful day exploring Alexandria. We saw the sights, learned the history and ate the city’s specialties,Azza ice cream and kebda. The sea was very wavy and we had fun taking pictures while avoiding the big waves. Highlights: Citadel, Catacombs and Food! Overall a great day!
Dear valued customer thank you so much for sharing your experience with Mego Egypt Tours , thank you for your support we are so pleased Because we were able to make an unforgettable trip to Egypt. Your review it's very important for us and for the guests who want to make an unforgettable experience in Egypt We appreciated your review Mego Egypt Tours promise all tourists to provide the best tours Thank you for the review and nice words Thank you for choosing Mego Egypt Tours Looking forward to see you again in Egypt . Mego Egypt Tours
A full day private tour in the beautiful city of Alexandria. Sahar, our tour guide was well educated, knowledgeable, friendly and caring. Ibrahim, our driver was efficient and careful on the crazy roads of Egypt. They did a great duet for a long - 3 hours - drive with pleasant atmosphere and arabic music. We visited the Catacombs, the Pompey's pillar, the Alexandrian library and the Qaitbay fortress with lots of storytelling regarding the monuments. We finished our private tour with a delicious fish meal in a nice restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean sea and then we enjoyed our coffee and shisha by the sand while the sun goes down. We felt very welcome during the whole trip. We started as customers and we ended up as friends. This tour is highly recommended and completely worth every single penny. Lay back with no rush and let the experts guide you into the Egyptian history and culture.
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The experience was really enjoyable and i enjoy all the moments. The guide Yomna explained everything about the local history and adapting the trip for my requirement. Thanks
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The Trip was fantastic. Our guide mariam is very nice she explained every destination in very good way. We like the explanation. Meal was also amazing we enjoyed the meal.
Dear valued customer thank you so much for sharing your experience with Mego Egypt Tours , thank you for your support we are so pleased Because we were able to make an unforgettable trip to Egypt. Your review it's very important for us and for the guests who want to make an unforgettable experience in Egypt We appreciated your review Mego Egypt Tours promise all tourists to provide the best tours
Experience was amazing in this trip. We got picked up on time from our hotel. We had lovely , friendly guide Mariam . She is polite, loving and friendly. She expressed and explained history of all monuments and places. Lunch was delicious with sea side view. Mariam was there with us in our whole trip. We booked VIP all inclusive trip 140 GBP for two of us, which was really worth it. So I would recommend Mariam and her company for tour to Alexandria. Loved it.
Dear valued customer thank you so much for sharing your experience with Mego Egypt Tours , thank you for your support we are so pleased Because we were able to make an unforgettable trip to Egypt. Your review it's very important for us and for the guests who want to make an unforgettable experience in Egypt We appreciated your review Mego Egypt Tours promise all tourists to provide the best tours
Good day tour to Alexandria, comfortable transportation and guide with very good Spanish and knowledge of history. Very professional driver. Compliance with the program, stop to drink coffee included, water and fish food in a beach restaurant. I would recommend it
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A magnificent experience, the guide very professional, enjoyable and charming,; the vosita gives you in addition to the historic bison of the city a current mink;. highly recommended
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