Day Tour from Cairo to Alexandria

Day Tour from Cairo to Alexandria

The tour will start at 7:00 am travelling from Cairo to Alexandria. It will last for 3 hours driving by car. You will visit the catacombs of Kom Al Shaqafa (one of the Seven Medieval Wonders), which presents a unique blend of three different historical styles: the Egyptian, Greek and Roman. After that we will go forward to visit the Roman theater of Odeum, dating back to the fourth-century. Then, our tour will head towards the Qaitbay Citadel (15th century) at the site of the Ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria (Pharos of Alexandria) that was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. At the end of our tour, we will visit the New Library of Alexandrian (Bibliotheca Alexandrian) which was built in an adorable design.

Learn more about the charm of Alexandria along the Egyptian coast of the Mediterranean Sea during this full-day special tour. An Egyptologist will accompany you since the morning to find out more about this rich historical city. Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 331BC. It is certainly one of the world's greatest cities. You will enjoy watching the triumphal Roman column i.e. The Great Pillar of Alexandria and sometimes it is also called Pompey’s Pillar. You will have the chance to explore historic sites like the Roman catacombs that were originally located underground, the stunning New Library of Alexandria and much more. Throughout the tour you will enjoy listening to Alexandria's amazing history and there will be a stop to have a delicious lunch at a nice local restaurant.
- Spend some pleasant time on a special day tour from Cairo to Alexandria with a specialized guide in Egyptology.
- Enjoy watching rural areas of Egypt on the way to the Mediterranean coast.
- Get to know more about the best top attractions in Alexandria including the Roman Theater,
and the peculiar tunnels and halls in the ancient Roman Catacombs of the second century.
- Enjoy the great architecture of the New Library of Alexandria
- Have a stop for relaxation and enjoy having lunch at a local nice restaurant.
- Learn more about the history of Alexandria and enjoy spending joyful time with the full attention of your special guide.