Day Trip to Alexandria from Cairo by Car
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Day Trip to Alexandria from Cairo by Car
A day trip to Alexandria from Cairo by car can feel like a special blessing. You will go to Alexandria, where the Greco-Roman past still stands in many places. New Travel Dynamics can arrange a tour with a trained Egyptologist guide. They also include a private air-conditioned vehicle. This is planned by a well known travel agency in Egypt.
On this one day trip, you will see major sights in Alexandria. First you visit the Alexandria Library. Then you visit the Catacomb. After that, you can stop at Pompey's Pillar. Next is Qaitbay Citadel.
After your visits, the driver brings you back to your hotel in Cairo. If you want a rare look at ancient Egypt, book this tour.
Itinerary
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We start in the morning. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel in Cairo. Then we go by car to Alexandria with your own private guide. When you arrive, you will tour a few of the main sights in Alexandria, starting with:
Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
This is a Roman burial place. You can see how Egyptian and Roman styles came together in the family tombs. Walk down below the ground. Visit the tomb area and Caracalla Hall.
Pompey's Pillar
This tall column is made of granite. It is about 82 feet, or 25 meters. It was built to honor Emperor Diocletian. He lifted the siege of the city and helped bring food to people who were running out.
Qaitbay Citadel
This fort sits along the Mediterranean coast. It dates to the 15th century. In 1477 AD, Sultan Al-Ashraf Qa'it Bay had it built. The citadel stands where the Pharaoh's Island is said to have been.
Lunch time
You will have lunch at a seafood restaurant. After that, your guide will take you to:
Alexandria Library
The library is said to hold copies of books from around the world. That is why it became one of the best known literary sites. It also has displays that relate to Egypt's history. You can also see rare antique books.
At the end, we head back to Cairo. Your driver will drop you at your hotel.
Included / Excluded
Included
- Pick up services from your hotel & return.
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Lunch meal at a local restaurant in Alexandria.
- Entrance fees for all Sightseeing mentioned.
- Private Egyptologist guide during your trip
- Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour.
- All taxes & service charges.
Not Included
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tipping.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, many Cairo day tours include transportation, usually in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Depending on the itinerary, this can include hotel pickup and drop-off as well as transportation between the attractions. Always check the individual tour's inclusions before booking.
Yes, a private Cairo day tour can be customised around the attractions you most want to see, depending on time and itinerary feasibility. You can prioritise the Pyramids, museums, Islamic Cairo, Coptic Cairo, archaeological sites, or other Cairo experiences that match your interests.
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