Day Trip from Cairo to Alexandria

10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 1 more

Travel in private – with your own modern and air-conditioned vehicle.
No groups, no stress, just a personal and individual tour.
Only for academics trips without gift shops or in shops have to go in.

What's Included

Bottled water
Entrance fee
Guided tour and explanation by a German-speaking professional, Egyptologist.
Lunch
Parking Fees
Gasoline price and parking ring fee
Drinks in general
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

I'll pick you up myself from her pickup point.
Meeting point:
Outside the main entrance of your hotel or accommodation.
I will be happy to pick you up at another meeting point you wish.
Alternatively, we can meet in front of the ticket office.

OR
Meeting point

for the travellers staying in Alxandria We can meet in front of the ticket office in Kom El Shoqafa.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa

    The catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa are among the most important archaeological sites in Alexandria and date back to the 2nd century AD. They are among the seven wonders of the Middle Ages and impress with their unique combination of ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman art. The multi-storey underground tomb complex includes burial chambers, a rotunda, a banquet hall and the famous Caracalla Hall. Visitors can experience Alexandria's cultural diversity in the Roman era.

    1 hour 15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Kom el-Dikka is the most important archaeological site of Roman Alexandria. The site is home to Egypt's only Roman theatre, magnificent villas with colourful mosaic floors, Roman thermal baths and ancient lecture halls, presumably belonging to a university or philosophical academy. The complex provides a fascinating insight into Alexandria's urban life, architecture and educational culture during the Roman and Byzantine periods.

    1 hour 15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Qaitbay Citadel

    The Qaitbay Citadel was built in 1477 by the Mamluk Sultan al-Ashraf Qaitbay to protect the Egyptian Mediterranean coast. It stands on the foundations of the famous Alexandria Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Today, the fortress is one of the city’s most famous landmarks, offering spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea and the historic port of Alexandria. Visitors will discover impressive fortifications, towers and the military history of Egypt.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • Biblioteca de Alexandria (Pass by)

    Opened in 2002, the Alexandrina Bibliotheca follows the tradition of Alexandria's famous ancient library. It is one of the most important cultural and scientific centres in the world and can hold millions of books. In addition to the modern library, the complex houses museums, art galleries, exhibitions, conference halls and a planetarium. The extraordinary building symbolises dialogue between cultures and the importance of knowledge, research and education in the 21st century. Just from outside.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Reisen & Ausflüge in Ägypten

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Archaeology Tours
Classic Car Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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