Day trip tourist attractions to Alexandria From Cairo

Take the Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road (also known as the Cairo-Alexandria Desert Highway). This is the main highway connecting Cairo to Alexandria and is well-maintained and heavily used. The average travel time by car is around 2.5 to 3 hours, depending on traffic conditions and speed.

Explore one of the wonders of the Middle Ages, the largest Roman cemetery consisting of three levels cut into the rock, dating back to the Greek period around 200 BC. The Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa offer a fascinating glimpse into ancient burial practices and the blending of Roman, Greek, and Egyptian architectural styles.

Take a brief stop to view Pompey's Pillar, a massive column standing 25 meters high. This historic monument is a remnant of a grand colonnade and offers an impressive sight from the outside.

Visit the only known Roman amphitheater in Egypt, which is remarkably well-preserved. The site also includes the Villa of Birds, famous for its rare mosaic depicting various birds.

Discover the dazzling collections at the Royal Jewelry Museum, where you'll feel as if you're walking through the personal closets of princes and princesses. The museum showcases an extraordinary array of diamonds, rubies, and other rare stones, intricately set into stunning, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces.

Stop for a photo opportunity at Qaitbey’s Citadel, one of the most important defensive strongholds along the Mediterranean Sea coast. It stands on the exact site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, one of the most unusual architectural masterpieces of the 21st century. This modern library and cultural center aims to recapture the spirit of the ancient Library of Alexandria.

Conclude your tour with a visit to the Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi, the largest and prettiest mosque in Alexandria. This historic mosque, named after the 13th-century Andalusian Sufi saint, is a significant religious and architectural landmark in the city.

Begin your return journey from Alexandria, a historic port city on the Mediterranean Sea. Take the Alexandria-Cairo Desert Road (the same highway you used to come to Alexandria). It is a direct route back to Cairo. The average travel time by car is around 2.5 to 3 hours, for the journey from Cairo to Alexandria.