Itinerary
Day 1 Full Day
Hotel pick up in Cairo & drive to Alexandria
Your private driver and Egyptologist guide will pick you up at your Cairo hotel for a comfortable 3-hour drive to Alexandria.
Explore the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Underneath the city streets of Alexandria are the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, a burial site for Egyptian, Greek and Roman citizens during the age of the Roman Antonine dynasty. These catacombs feature stunning carvings and sculptures cut directly into the bedrock, and give unique insight into the merging of cultures that defined Alexandrian life.
See the Qaitbay Citadel and site of Lighthouse of Alexandria
The imposing Qaitbay Citadel was built by the Mamluk Sultan Qaitbay after earthquakes destroyed the Lighthouse of Alexandria in the 11th and 13th centuries. View the Citadel's panoramic scenery while standing on the site of one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Lunch along the Mediterranean coastline
Enjoy your luncheon and relax with a beautiful view of the Mediterranean. You will be able to watch local fishermen bringing in the catch of the day, and feel the bustling energy of this modern city with ancient roots.
Tour the Alexandria Bibliotheca, the Modern Day Library of Alexandria
The Alexandria Bibliotheca was established in 2002 to pay homage to and recapture the intellectual spirit of the ancient Library of Alexandria. The Bibliotheca features a main library that seats over 2,000 people, and is now one of the leading cultural institutions in the Middle East. The library also contains six speciality libraries, five museums, as well as academic research centers, art galleries, a children’s center and even a planetarium.
Visit the Greco-Roman Museum
The Greco-Roman Museum holds artifacts from the Ptolemaic through Roman eras of Egypt’s history. You will see marble busts of famous conquerors including Alexander the Great and Agustus (Octavian), royal statues, portraits, and manuscripts that illuminate Alexandria’s history as the intellectual center of the Mediterranean.
Drive back to Cairo
Your driver will drop you off at your Cairo hotel, to enjoy the rest of the evening at your leisure
Total time approximately 10 hours
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Include
- Pick-up and drop-off at your Cairo hotel
- Private driver in air conditioned vehicle
- Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Bottled water
- All required permits and entry fees
Exclude
- Personal expenses
- Additional beverages (besides water)
- Gratuities
- Any additional activities
Highlights
Drive from Cairo to Alexandria
Explore the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
See the Qaitbay Citadel and site of Lighthouse of Alexandria
Lunch along the Mediterranean coastline
Tour the Alexandria Bibliotheca, the Modern Day Library of Alexandria
Visit the Greco-Roman Museum
Notes
Interested in sightseeing while in Cairo? Check out our 1-Day Cairo Day Trip!