🌊 Unique Daily Tour to Alexandria from Cairo – Including Lunch

Description

Discover the charm of Egypt’s Mediterranean jewel — Alexandria, the legendary city founded by Alexander the Great.
This private full-day tour from Cairo lets you explore ancient ruins, stunning coastal views, and modern landmarks that celebrate Alexandria’s timeless heritage.

🗓 Tour Itinerary

🕖 7:00 AM – Departure from Cairo
Begin your journey in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with your professional Egyptologist guide, heading north towards the Mediterranean coast.

🏛️ 10:00 AM – Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
Explore one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages — a fascinating underground necropolis that blends Egyptian, Greek, and Roman architectural styles.

🗿 11:00 AM – Pompey’s Pillar & Serapeum
Visit Pompey’s Pillar, an iconic Roman monument built in honor of Emperor Diocletian, and explore the remains of the Serapeum Temple, once dedicated to the god Serapis.

🍽️ 1:00 PM – Lunch Break
Enjoy a delicious Egyptian lunch at a local seaside restaurant, with a variety of traditional dishes to suit all tastes.

📚 2:00 PM – Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Alexandria Library)
Visit the modern Library of Alexandria, a magnificent cultural and architectural landmark built to commemorate the ancient world’s greatest library.

⚠️ Note: The library is closed every Friday.

🏰 3:30 PM – Qaitbay Citadel
Explore the 15th-century Qaitbay Fortress, built on the site of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse — one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Enjoy panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea.

🌅 4:30 PM – Alexandria Corniche Promenade
Take a relaxing stroll along the Corniche, a scenic waterfront boulevard lined with cafés, gardens, and sea views — perfect for photos and people-watching.

🚐 5:00 PM – Return to Cairo
Depart from Alexandria and relax on your private drive back to Cairo.

🕕 6:00 PM – Arrival in Cairo
Arrive back at your hotel after a full day of exploration and coastal charm.

✅ Included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle

• Pick-up and drop-off from your Cairo or Giza hotel

• Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide

• Bottled water during the tour

• Lunch at a local restaurant

❌ Not Included

• Entrance tickets to mentioned sites

• Personal expenses and tips

📅 Availability

Daily – Saturday to Friday
(Library closed on Fridays)

💳 Payment Information

• After booking, a representative will contact you to confirm.

• You may pay the full amount in advance or a 50% deposit and the remaining balance in cash on the tour day.

Please ensure banknotes are undamaged and not written on.