Discover the charm and history of Egypt’s Mediterranean treasure on an over-day trip to Alexandria from Cairo by road. Combining relaxation, flexibility, and a completely customized experience, this private trip presents a perfect combination of the old world, the sea, and an energetic modern city.
Your private guide and car will pick you up from your Cairo hotel in a modern, air-conditioned, comfortable vehicle. You will travel through the Egyptian countryside and the Nile Delta to Alexandria. A relaxing start to your full day, with fantastic scenery on route, you will travel towards the second city in Egypt.
Your arrival in Alexandria will start with a tour to the most famous sights of the city, Kom El Shoqafa, the unique Catacombs in Alexandrian style with Pharaonic, Greek and Roman design, then to Pompey’s pillar, one of the best-known Roman monuments in Egypt, then to Qaitbay citadel, a medieval fortress built on the spot of the ancient lighthouse of Alexandria which was one of the wonders of the world.
Take an unforgettable walk on the corniche (Mediterranean coast) along the coast with the nice sea view, and depending on the time, the guide can arrange for a quick visit to the modern library, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a masterpiece honoring the memory of the old library of Alexandria.
After a long day, it's time to relax on your drive back to Cairo, bringing home with you an everlasting souvenir from your one-day trip to Alexandria from Cairo.
