Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Alexandria Day Trip
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 80.89 USD
Rating: 8.2 (632 reviews)

A truly wonderful experience! Alessandria is a beautiful city, and our guide, Glorioso, was truly talented and interesti...

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Greeks, Romans... the cultural legacy of Alexandria can be seen in every one of its monuments and archaeological sites. immerse yourself in the past with this excursion from Cairo.

Details

Duration

12 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport in by air–conditioned bus
English–speaking guide
Entry to the Qaitibay Citadel and the Kom el Shoqafa Catacombs
Entry to the New Alexandria Library
Lunch
Bottle of water

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

8.2

Excellent 6,863 Travelers·632 reviews

October 2, 2026
Natascia
Roma, Italy
A truly wonderful experience! Alessandria is a beautiful city, and our guide, Glorioso, was truly talented and interesting. He gave excellent explanat...
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September 26, 2026
Anónimo
Canelones, Uruguay
It was all very quick because we were stuck on the road due to fog, although I still didn't understand the rush at the end because they dropped me off...
Traveling solo
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July 19, 2026
Maite
Spain
I expected more from the excursion. Alexandria disappointed me quite a bit. It seems to me that it is "held together by a thread"; it is a city that ...
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May 29, 2026
Francisca Mª García Padilla
Huelva, Spain
I have to highlight the punctuality in the pickup, the flexibility during the visit, and the patience and attitude of our guide who superbly endured t...
Traveling solo
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May 20, 2026
Larissa Milani
Germany
The tour of Alexandria allows you to see the differences between Egypt and Greco-Roman Egypt. It's a unique experience that also allows you to observe...
Traveling solo
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April 29, 2026
Erick
Madrid, Spain
Alexandria was a wonderful trip, a city steeped in history with incredible places to explore. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience; the food was excell...
With friends
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March 22, 2026
Luiz Eduardo Ghetti
Brazil
Excellent day! Everything was perfect from the hotel pick-up to the return trip. We learned a lot today. Excellent lunch with a view of the Mediterran...
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October 11, 2026
Pablo Strehar
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The visit was very interesting, and Alexandria is a beautiful city. Our guide, Hoda, as well as the driver and Karim, who helped me with the arrangeme...
Traveling solo
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October 9, 2026
Raul Moreno
Solares, Spain
Mohamed was an excellent guide. He explained everything clearly and in a relaxed manner. His Spanish is perfect. Highly recommended.
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October 8, 2026
Julia
Spain
Our guide Mohamed was fantastic. He really knows a lot about Egyptian history. It was very informative, and it wasn't too hot.
As a couple
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Greeks, Romans... the cultural legacy of Alexandria can be seen in every one of its monuments and archaeological sites. immerse yourself in the past with this excursion from Cairo.

Day Trip Details

At 6:30 in the morning we'll leave from Cairo towards Alexandria, the most important Mediterranean city in Egypt.

We'll begin our tour of the Alexandria port by visiting the Qaitibay Citadel. This defensive complex was constructed in the 15th century by Sultan Qaitibay, where the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria once stood. The lighthouse was destroyed by several earthquakes, whose remains were then used to build the citadel.

Then, we head south of the city, where we'll head to the Kom el Shoqafa Catacombs, where the relief artwork shows the fusion of Egyptian and Greco-Roman culture. We'll see its three different levels to get to know its passages, tunnels, and galleries along which the tombs of the necropolis are distributed. Near these catacombs can be found Pompey's Pillar, just where the temple dedicated to the Greco-Egyptian God Serapis was once found.

We'll then enjoy lunch in the center of Alexandria, with a menu including fish and seafood rice. Then, in the evening, we'll see one of the most important modern buildings in the city: The New Alexandria Library. Built as an homage to the library from the 3rd century BC and burnt down, perhaps during the Roman Civil War in 48 BC, this new building houses thousands of papyrus scrolls and was one of the world centers of scholarship and knowledge in the ancient world. Today, the library, reinaugurated in 2002, is one of the most important cultural spaces in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Finally, late in the evening, we'll return to the hotels in Cairo 12 hours later.

The New Alexandria Library

Please note that the New Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays and on Saturday, it's only open in the morning from 10 am to 2 pm. If you opt for the tour on either of these days, we'll visit the Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque and Ledge instead.

The official guided visit to the New Alexandria Library is offered in English, French, and Arabic.

Children under 12 cannot visit the New Alexandria Library. Instead, they can visit the Children's Museum.

8.2

Excellent 6,863 Travelers·632 reviews

October 2, 2026
Natascia
Roma, Italy
A truly wonderful experience! Alessandria is a beautiful city, and our guide, Glorioso, was truly talented and interesting. He gave excellent explanat...
Is this useful?
September 26, 2026
Anónimo
Canelones, Uruguay
It was all very quick because we were stuck on the road due to fog, although I still didn't understand the rush at the end because they dropped me off...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
July 19, 2026
Maite
Spain
I expected more from the excursion. Alexandria disappointed me quite a bit. It seems to me that it is "held together by a thread"; it is a city that ...
Is this useful?
May 29, 2026
Francisca Mª García Padilla
Huelva, Spain
I have to highlight the punctuality in the pickup, the flexibility during the visit, and the patience and attitude of our guide who superbly endured t...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
May 20, 2026
Larissa Milani
Germany
The tour of Alexandria allows you to see the differences between Egypt and Greco-Roman Egypt. It's a unique experience that also allows you to observe...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
April 29, 2026
Erick
Madrid, Spain
Alexandria was a wonderful trip, a city steeped in history with incredible places to explore. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience; the food was excell...
With friends
Is this useful?
March 22, 2026
Luiz Eduardo Ghetti
Brazil
Excellent day! Everything was perfect from the hotel pick-up to the return trip. We learned a lot today. Excellent lunch with a view of the Mediterran...
As a couple
Is this useful?
October 11, 2026
Pablo Strehar
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The visit was very interesting, and Alexandria is a beautiful city. Our guide, Hoda, as well as the driver and Karim, who helped me with the arrangeme...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
October 9, 2026
Raul Moreno
Solares, Spain
Mohamed was an excellent guide. He explained everything clearly and in a relaxed manner. His Spanish is perfect. Highly recommended.
Is this useful?
October 8, 2026
Julia
Spain
Our guide Mohamed was fantastic. He really knows a lot about Egyptian history. It was very informative, and it wasn't too hot.
As a couple
Is this useful?

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Greeks, Romans... the cultural legacy of Alexandria can be seen in every one of its monuments and archaeological sites. immerse yourself in the past with this excursion from Cairo.

Day Trip Details

At 6:30 in the morning we'll leave from Cairo towards Alexandria, the most important Mediterranean city in Egypt.

Finally, late in the evening, we'll return to the hotels in Cairo 12 hours later.

The New Alexandria Library

The official guided visit to the New Alexandria Library is offered in English, French, and Arabic.

Children under 12 cannot visit the New Alexandria Library. Instead, they can visit the Children's Museum.

Alexandria Day Trip