Day trip tourist attractions to Alexandria From Cairo

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Cairo

  Take the Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road (also known as the Cairo-Alexandria Desert Highway). This is the main highway connecting Cairo to Alexandria and is well-maintained and heavily used. The average travel time by car is around 2.5 to 3 hours, depending on traffic conditions and speed.

  3 hours • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa

  Explore one of the wonders of the Middle Ages, the largest Roman cemetery consisting of three levels cut into the rock, dating back to the Greek period around 200 BC. The Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa offer a fascinating glimpse into ancient burial practices and the blending of Roman, Greek, and Egyptian architectural styles.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• 3
  Pompey's Pillar

  Take a brief stop to view Pompey's Pillar, a massive column standing 25 meters high. This historic monument is a remnant of a grand colonnade and offers an impressive sight from the outside.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 4
  Ancient Roman Amphitheater

  Visit the only known Roman amphitheater in Egypt, which is remarkably well-preserved. The site also includes the Villa of Birds, famous for its rare mosaic depicting various birds.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• 5
  Royal Jewelry Museum

  Discover the dazzling collections at the Royal Jewelry Museum, where you'll feel as if you're walking through the personal closets of princes and princesses. The museum showcases an extraordinary array of diamonds, rubies, and other rare stones, intricately set into stunning, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• 6
  Citadel of Qaitbay

  Stop for a photo opportunity at Qaitbey’s Citadel, one of the most important defensive strongholds along the Mediterranean Sea coast. It stands on the exact site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• 7
  Bibliotheca Alexandrina

  Visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, one of the most unusual architectural masterpieces of the 21st century. This modern library and cultural center aims to recapture the spirit of the ancient Library of Alexandria.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 8
  Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi

  Conclude your tour with a visit to the Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi, the largest and prettiest mosque in Alexandria. This historic mosque, named after the 13th-century Andalusian Sufi saint, is a significant religious and architectural landmark in the city.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• 9
  Alexandria

  Begin your return journey from Alexandria, a historic port city on the Mediterranean Sea. Take the Alexandria-Cairo Desert Road (the same highway you used to come to Alexandria). It is a direct route back to Cairo. The average travel time by car is around 2.5 to 3 hours, for the journey from Cairo to Alexandria.

  3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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