Day trip from Cairo to Alexandria

Start your amazing trip from Cairo to Alexanderia by Private A/C Vehicle.We recommed to start between 07:00 and 07:30 to get enough time in Alexanderia asThe distance is 220 k/m Northwest of Cairo. Arrive at Alexandria around 10 am on the way we have one stop for coffee break.

Start your day tour in Alexandria by visiting the Catacombs Kom el Shoqafa:

Archaeologists believe that the catacomb of Kom el Shoqafa was started in the 2nd century A.D.and was used to intern the dead for the next 200 years.this was a period in the history of the city of Alexandria when there was a great mixture of different cultures.Of course, there was the ancient history of the great Egyptian kingdoms which went back thousands of years.

Then Proceed to visit Pompey Pillar:

Has nothing to do with Pompey.The story behind the name refers to the possible burial ground of the Roman general when he fled to Egypt and was assassinated after losing a major battle in Greece against Caesar.The red granite column was probably built to honour Emperor Diocletian.Today it stands 25 meters high and is the tallest ancient monument in Alexandria.

Followed by Visit to Alexandria city was built on the old lighthouse location after it was destroyed by the earthquake. The Citadel of Sultan Qeitbay :

The Citadel was built in the 15th Century by the Mamlouk Sultan Qeitbay,to Guard the city against the threat of Crusaders,this wonderful Islamic monument was built by the use of the ruins of the old Lighthouse that was constructed by Ptolemy 11 in 3rd Century A.c.The Lighthouse was damaged during an Earthquake that Occurred in Egypt in 1303 A.c during the reign of the Mamlouk King Qeitbay

Lunch in Alexandria in Egyptian restaurant( You can choose Fish,Checken,beef or vegeterian meals)

The new Library of Alexandria

The Library of Alexandria was reborn in October 2002 to reclaim the mantle of its ancient namesake. It is not just an extraordinarily beautiful building; it is also a vast complex where the arts, history, philosophy, and science come together. Moreover, the myriad activities it offers have made it a place for open discussion, dialogue, and understanding.

Back to Cairo from Alexandria Arrival Cairo at 19:00