Alexandria private day Trip from Cairo with lunch
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Experience Alexandria like never before on a private, flexible tour with a licensed guide. Discover the city’s top attractions, including the ancient catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, the Roman Amphitheater, and the impressive Citadel of Qaitbay. You’ll also pass by the Alexandria Library and enjoy stunning photo opportunities. Relax with a delicious lunch while overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. This personalized tour ensures you have an unforgettable and stress-free experience. Book now and let’s explore Alexandria together!
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Itinerary
Start your day with a visit to Alexandria, a stunning coastal city filled with history. Explore the ancient necropolis of Kom El Shoqafa, a unique burial site blending Egyptian, Greek, and Roman cultures. Discover its underground catacombs, intricate tombs, and three ancient sarcophagi. Learn how this site, dating back to the 2nd to 4th century AD, was rediscovered in 1900 when a donkey fell into its access shaft.
Next, visit Pompey’s Pillar, a towering 30-meter red granite column with a fascinating history. Despite its name, it has no connection to Pompey. Built around 300 AD, it honors Emperor Diocletian and stands on what was once the Serapeum, a grand temple dedicated to the god Serapis. Learn how the site was destroyed in 391 AD during a Christian uprising led by Patriarch Theophilus, possibly including the Great Library of Alexandria. Today, visitors can explore the area, uncover tunnels, and see remarkable artifacts like a black basalt bull and a golden plaque at the Greco-Roman Museum.
Next, visit the Roman Amphitheater, a stunning example of Alexandria’s Greco-Roman heritage. Built in the 4th century AD, this theater features 13 marble tiers that could seat up to 800 people, known for their incredible acoustics. Explore its underground chambers, mosaic floors, and nearby ruins, including ancient baths. Discovered by chance in the 1960s, the site continues to unveil secrets of Roman life in Alexandria.
The next stop is the Citadel of Qaitbay, a 15th-century fortress on Alexandria’s Mediterranean coast. Built in 1477 AD by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa’it Bay, it stands on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Explore the fortress’s thick walls, defensive towers, and stunning views of the sea. Learn about its role in protecting Alexandria from invasions and its connection to the city’s rich maritime history.
Finally, pass by the modern Alexandria Library, a stunning architectural marvel inspired by the ancient Great Library. Its design symbolizes the rising sun and represents Alexandria’s enduring legacy as a center of knowledge and culture. Don’t forget to capture some memorable photos before we wrap up this unforgettable journey through Alexandria’s rich history.
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Your guide will contact you before the pick up time to arrange everything
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(11)
We had a fantastic day trip to the highlights of Alexandria! Picked up from our hotel as scheduled, our guide met us in the lobby and we were right on our way. It's almost 3 hours drive, so we had a comfort stop half way, and a decent coffee, etc. We stopped at all of the spots on the itinerary, with more than enough time at each and a comprehensive run down of the history and the lore around it from our great local and international guide Roaa too. We had a great lunch overlooking the Alexandria waterfront too (no drinks included), before heading back to Cairo.
Very nice and friendly and helpful guide. Roaa is great! Vehicle is clean & comfortable. She took us to lunch at The Branzino’s on the Mediterranean, fantastic fish!
Very fun day visiting Greco-Roman Egyptian influence sites. Roaa was super helpful and patient. Had an enjoyable experience.
Great driver. Friendly. Prepared us water & snacks on the drive. We had a pleasant journey from the hotel to our dinner place.
Ahmed Ragab our driver is the best! He does very well in making sure we are comfortable and taken care of with snacks and bottle of water in his car.
My day trip to Alexandria was amazing. The driver Muhammed was amazing and very patient. The tour guid Manal was very knowledgeable, and well informed, and the lunch at the fish Market was very tasty. I would higher recommend this tour to anyone. Just ask for Muhammad and Manal
We got an Alexandria private day trip from Cairo with Hijazi as our driver. He was so helpful from start to finish by confirming the night before, arriving on time, and being so friendly throughout the trip. Thank you Hijazi!
Amazing Tour Experience! The tour was absolutely amazing! Our guide, Nada, was incredibly well-versed in history, sharing fascinating insights throughout the journey. Not only knowledgeable, but also super caring and flexible—making sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying themselves. The driver, Ahmed, did an excellent job as well. Even though it was a long drive, it was incredibly smooth. He was very vigilant and made us feel safe the entire time. Overall, it was a fun and memorable tour. Highly recommend!
Amazing Alexandria day trip Our day in Alexandria was one to remember! With our fantastic driver Abdo Ragab, we felt in good hands from the very start. We explored the Catacombs, climbed around Pompey’s Pillar, and took in the views from the impressive Qaitbay Citadel. One of the highlights was a peaceful yacht ride along the coast of Alexandria. Sipping traditional Egyptian coffee while looking at the city from the sea was such a special and relaxing moment. We also appreciated the stop at a local souvenir shop, where we found some truly unique items... far from the usual tourist spots. The whole day was perfectly planned, full of culture, beautiful sights, and thoughtful touches. Our driver was very careful and he took care of us. We 100% recommend this tour to anyone visiting Egypt. A big thank you to Abdo for making it so memorable!
Great day trip to Alexandria. Our guide, Manal, was very cool, knowledgeable, and let us do what WE wanted. Thank you! Very well mannered driver, Mohamed.