from $75,00

Day tour to Alexandria from Cairo by Car

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Duration

12 Hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

Deutsche, English, Español, Français, italiano, русский, العربية, 中国語, 日本語

Overview

About the trip

Embarking on a day tour to Alexandria from Cairo by car is not just a mere journey. It’s an expedition into the annals of history, a testament to the unyielding spirit of exploration and discovery. The road connecting these ancient cities acts as a bridge between past and present. A conduit through which stories of antiquity and modernity intertwine. As the wheels roll on the asphalt, each kilometer is a step closer to the legacy of the great Library of Alexandria, a beacon of knowledge and wisdom lost to time. The journey becomes a metaphor for the pursuit of enlightenment. Reminding us that the quest for knowledge is an ongoing odyssey—one that continues to shape our understanding of the world.

What are you waiting for? Come and enjoy our incredible tour. It’s a lifetime adventure that will take you to another world. Our prices are affordable and your comfort is our target. Get your friends and enjoy the tour and trust me you will be amazed, We have more and more for you. And always remember that “We travel not to escape life but for life not to escape us.”

Enjoy a private tour to Pompay’s Pillar & Catacombs of Alexandria. Which are the largest Roman Cemetery e the Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria then to Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Named after the Mameluke Sultan Al- Asharf Qaitbay, the Qaitbay Citadel, Roman Theater, El montazha Palace.

Finally

This day tour isn’t just a physical journey from one city to another. It’s a mental, emotional, and historical pilgrimage. It’s a reminder that every step we take, every mile we travel. Offers an opportunity for enlightenment and inspiration. As the car returns to Cairo. It leaves behind not just tire tracks on the road but imprints on the heart—reminders of the endless possibilities and the boundless treasures awaiting those who dare to explore.

 

Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted. Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. Read more about Private Day Tour to Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum and Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
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HIGHLIGHTS

  • pillar of Pompey
  • Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
  • NEW library of Alexandria
  • Alexandria Citadel
  • Montazah Palace
  • Stylish Bridge

Itinerary

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Cairo - Alexandria
Cairo - Alexandria

Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo Or Giza . We will drive almost 210 kilometers to Alexandria City, the second largest city in Egypt known as “The Pearl of the Mediterranean, ​its great natural beauty and rich cultural and historical heritage make it one of the most preferred traveler's attractions in Egypt. It was founded by the Macedonian leader Alexander the Great, who conquered Egypt in 332 B.C. You will start your Alexandria Tour from Cairo by transferring you to Alexandria guided by your knowledgeable tour guide in a modern air-conditioned vehicle for about two hours driving, we will stop on our way at the nearest rest in case you would like to drink anything, use the toilet or stretch your legs.

pillar of Pompey
pillar of Pompey

Start the Alexandria tour from Cairo by visiting the pillar of Pompey is an architectural marvel located amidst the ruins of the Serapeum in the Egyptian coastal city of Alexandria. It is one of the largest places of Antiquity. The Serapeum was an ancient Greek temple that was built during the reign of the Ptolemaic kingdom in Egypt and was dedicated to the new deity worshipped in Alexandria and all over Egypt, Serapis who was believed to be the protector of Alexandria.

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

Then Move to, you will visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, These tombs represent the last great existing construction for the sake of the ancient Egyptian religion. The catacombs consist of three layers of tombs and chambers cut out of the rock under the ground and the beautifully decorated burial of a rich Romanized Egyptian family.

NEW library of Alexandria
NEW library of Alexandria

Then you drive to Visit the wonderful reincarnation of the famed ancient library of Alexandria. The original library held the largest collection of manuscripts in the world and was a great center of learning for 600 years until it burned down in the 3rd century. NEW library of Alexandria the biggest library in the world now with 8 million books, Site of lighthouse one of the seven wonders of ancient world, Enjoy a tour at the dramatically beautiful new library. Then you drive to the roman Amphitheatre, the open air museum for sunken monuments, unknown soldier of Alexandria, the statue of Alexander the great, Built east of Alexandria on a high hill and overlooking the most beautiful beach of Alexandria,

Alexandria Citadel
Alexandria Citadel

then we proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria then to Bibliotheca Alexandri, Named after the Mameluke Sultan Al- AsharfQaitbay, the Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria is considered one of the most important defensive strongholds in the Mediterranean Sea. Visit the citadel that used to formulate an important part of the fortification system of Alexandria in the 15th century A.D.

Montazah Palace
Montazah Palace

Then you drive to was King Farouk, last king in history of Egypt, Summer Residence. Enjoy the embracing gardens blazed of colors and the beautiful architectures of the Montazah Palace, and then you drive along the Cornish to see the whole city passing over bridge of Stanly land mark of modern Alexandria then drive back to your hotel in Cairo Or Giza

Included/Excluded

  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Pick up services from your hotel & return.
  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
  • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
  • Bottled water during your trip.
  • Shopping tours in Cairo.
  • All taxes & service charge.
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Gratuities " Tipping "
  • Personal expenses
Children Policy
  • 0 – 5.99 Free of Charge
  • 6 – 11.99 pay 50% of tour price
  • 12 – 99 Full price

 

Cancellation

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted. Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

from $75,00
Price/Person
Single 180
2 – 3  110
4 – 6 85
7 -10 80
11 -15 75

Languages

Deutsche, English, Español, Français, italiano, русский, العربية, 中国語, 日本語

Information Contact

Email

info@ancientegypttours.com

Phone

+20-1008888479

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