Day Trip to Alexandria from Cairo by Car

In the morning we will transfer you from your hotel in Cairo to Alexandria by car joining your private tour guide, upon arrival enjoy visiting some of the tiptop Alexandria tourist attractions such as:    

• Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

A Roman burial site whose family tomb reveals the merging of Egyptian and Roman art and architecture. Descend below the ground to visit the tomb and Caracalla Hall.    

• Pompey's Pillar

An 82-foot (25-meter) granite column was built to honor Emperor Diocletian, who freed the besieged city and brought food to its starving people.    

• Qaitbay Citadel

A 15th-century fortress located on the Mediterranean seacoast. It was established in 1477 AD by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qa'it Bay. Qaitbay Citadel is situated in the same place as the Pharaoh's Island.    

• Lunch Time

Lunch will be served at a seafood restaurant, then join your guide to visit:    

• Alexandria Library

A copy of every book published in the world is kept in the library, making it one of the great literary sites in the world. Alexandria library also houses several exhibitions relating to the history of Egypt and a display of rare antique books. Finally, drive back to Cairo and transfer you to your hotel.    

• Meals: Lunch