Embarking on a day tour to Alexandria from Cairo by car is not just a mere journey. It’s an expedition into the annals of history, a testament to the unyielding spirit of exploration and discovery. The road connecting these ancient cities acts as a bridge between past and present. A conduit through which stories of antiquity and modernity intertwine. As the wheels roll on the asphalt, each kilometer is a step closer to the legacy of the great Library of Alexandria, a beacon of knowledge and wisdom lost to time. The journey becomes a metaphor for the pursuit of enlightenment. Reminding us that the quest for knowledge is an ongoing odyssey—one that continues to shape our understanding of the world.
What are you waiting for? Come and enjoy our incredible tour. It’s a lifetime adventure that will take you to another world. Our prices are affordable and your comfort is our target. Get your friends and enjoy the tour and trust me you will be amazed, We have more and more for you. And always remember that “We travel not to escape life but for life not to escape us.”
Alexandria is the second largest city in Egypt and the largest city on the Mediterranean coast. It lies at the western edge of the Nile River delta. Founded in c. 331 BC by Alexander the Great,[9] Alexandria grew rapidly and became a major centre of Hellenic civilization, eventually replacing Memphis, in present-day Greater Cairo, as Egypt’s capital. Called the “Bride of the Mediterranean” internationally,[10] Alexandria is a popular tourist destination and an important industrial centre due to its natural gas and oil pipelines from Suez.
Enjoy a private tour to Pompay’s Pillar & Catacombs of Alexandria. Which are the largest Roman Cemetery e the Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria then to Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Named after the Mameluke Sultan Al- Asharf Qaitbay, the Qaitbay Citadel, Roman Theater, El montazha Palace.
This day tour isn’t just a physical journey from one city to another. It’s a mental, emotional, and historical pilgrimage. It’s a reminder that every step we take, every mile we travel. Offers an opportunity for enlightenment and inspiration. As the car returns to Cairo. It leaves behind not just tire tracks on the road but imprints on the heart—reminders of the endless possibilities and the boundless treasures awaiting those who dare to explore.
Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. We will drive almost 210 kilometers to Alexandria City, the second largest city in Egypt known as “The Pearl of the Mediterranean, its great natural beauty and rich cultural and historical heritage make it one of the most preferred traveler’s attractions in Egypt. It was founded by the Macedonian leader Alexander the Great, who conquered Egypt in 332 B.C. You will start your Alexandria Tour from Cairo by transferring you to Alexandria guided by your knowledgeable tour guide in a modern air-conditioned vehicle for about two hours driving, we will stop on our way at the nearest rest in case you would like to drink anything, use the toilet or stretch your legs.
Start the Alexandria tour from Cairo by visiting the pillar of Pompey is an architectural marvel located amidst the ruins of the Serapeum in the Egyptian coastal city of Alexandria. It is one of the largest places of Antiquity. The Serapeum was an ancient Greek temple that was built during the reign of the Ptolemaic kingdom in Egypt and was dedicated to the new deity worshipped in Alexandria and all over Egypt, Serapis who was believed to be the protector of Alexandria.
Then Move to, you will visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, These tombs represent the last great existing construction for the sake of the ancient Egyptian religion. The catacombs consist of three layers of tombs and chambers cut out of the rock under the ground and the beautifully decorated burial of a rich Romanized Egyptian family.
Then you drive to Visit the wonderful reincarnation of the famed ancient library of Alexandria. The original library held the largest collection of manuscripts in the world and was a great center of learning for 600 years until it burned down in the 3rd century. NEW library of Alexandria the biggest library in the world now with 8 million books, Site of lighthouse one of the seven wonders of ancient world, Enjoy a tour at the dramatically beautiful new library. Then you drive to the roman Amphitheatre, the open air museum for sunken monuments, unknown soldier of Alexandria, the statue of Alexander the great, Built east of Alexandria on a high hill and overlooking the most beautiful beach of Alexandria,
then we proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria then to Bibliotheca Alexandri, Named after the Mameluke Sultan Al- AsharfQaitbay, the Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria is considered one of the most important defensive strongholds in the Mediterranean Sea. Visit the citadel that used to formulate an important part of the fortification system of Alexandria in the 15th century A.D.
| Adults Numbers | Price/Person |
|---|---|
| Single | 160 $ |
| 2 -3 | 100 $ |
| 4 – 6 | 80 $ |
| 7 – 10 | 75 $ |
| 11 – 15 | 70 $ |
Tour price currency is set to USD but you can pay in Euro or British pound. The prices quoted per person per tour all-inclusive of tax and prices are always updated to ensure you receive the lowest price possible. Once your tour is confirmed we guarantee the price will not be changed.
0 – 05.99 free of Charge.
6 – 11.99 pay 50% of tour price.
12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.
Children policy is not applied on all kinds of transportation (Flight, train or bus) full ticket payment is required
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