Day Trip from Cairo to Alexandria
Private Egypt Tour

Day Trip from Cairo to Alexandria

Plan a family Alexandria Day Tour From Cairo. Safe travel, cool ruins, and seaside lunch with Tour Guides Egypt.

Duration 1 Day
Max Guests 16 Guests
Destination Alexandria

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Tour Overview

Alexandria Day Tour From Cairo family trips turn a coastal journey into a safe, engaging, and educational adventure for parents and children alike. Booking this hassle-free Alexandria Day Tour From Cairo tour alongside Tour Guides Egypt ensures comfortable van transport, child-friendly pacing, regular rest breaks, and interactive storytelling. We structured this day trip so young explorers can walk down winding stairs into hidden catacombs, explore a real seaside castle, and marvel at Roman theater seating. Choosing a family-focused Day Trip to Alexandria From Cairo ensures a stress-free outing filled with coastal discoveries and fresh local meals.

Explore Greco-Roman Monuments on Your Alexandria Day Tour From Cairo

The Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa on Your Alexandria Day Tour From Cairo

Walking down winding stone staircases into Kom El-Shoqafa offers a thrilling underground adventure for kids on your Alexandria Day Tour From Cairo family trip. Children love looking at ancient carved sarcophagi and discovering secret burial chambers. Your patient guide from Tour Guides Egypt brings history to life during this Alexandria Day Tour From Cairo stop by sharing fun stories about Roman soldiers and Egyptian gods in engaging ways.

Pompey's Pillar on Your Alexandria Day Tour From Cairo

Standing next to the towering red granite column of Pompey’s Pillar provides an exciting lesson in scale on your Alexandria Day Tour From Cairo family schedule. Kids love taking fun photos next to giant stone sphinxes framing the site. Your guide enhances this stop on your Alexandria Day Tour From Cairo trip by explaining how ancient builders moved massive stones from Aswan clear across Egypt.

The Citadel of Sultan Qaitbay on Your Alexandria Day Tour From Cairo

Exploring the high stone towers and sea ramparts of Qaitbay Citadel offers an exciting castle experience for kids on your Alexandria Day Tour From Cairo route. Children enjoy walking along historic battlements where the ancient Pharos Lighthouse once stood. During this segment of your Alexandria Day Tour From Cairo outing with Tour Guides Egypt, your family enjoys fresh ocean breezes before heading to lunch.

The New Library of Alexandria on Your Alexandria Day Tour From Cairo

Visiting the tilted circular building of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina offers an inspiring modern stop for families on your Alexandria Day Tour From Cairo trip. Kids enjoy hunting for letters from world alphabets carved into the massive granite exterior wall. Including this stop on your Alexandria Day Tour From Cairo itinerary provides a cool, comfortable environment where kids can discover rare books and planetarium exhibits.

The Roman Amphitheatre on Your Alexandria Day Tour From Cairo

Walking along marble seating rows inside the Roman Amphitheatre offers an interactive historical lesson for families on your Alexandria Day Tour From Cairo schedule. Kids enjoy standing in the center ring where ancient sports competitions took place. Tour Guides Egypt keeps young travelers curious during this final Alexandria Day Tour From Cairo stop by pointing out ancient mosaic patterns before the return drive to Cairo.

Conclusion

Give your family an unforgettable coastal adventure filled with castles, catacombs, and seaside fun on a private Alexandria Day Tour From Cairo.

Contact Tour Guides Egypt today to reserve your family booking.

Kindly note that the Library is closed on Fridays

Cancelation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity starts

Included & Excluded

Included

  • Pick up services from the hotel in Cairo & return
  • Entrance fees to the mentioned historical place (The Citadel from Outside)
  • Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch during your tour
  • All taxes & service charges
  • Bottled water during your trip.

Excluded

  • Any extras not mentioned in the program
  • Tipping
  • The entrance fees of the Citadel of Sultan Qeitbay

Tour HighLights

HighLights

  • Visit the new Library of Alexandria
  • The Catacombs Kom el Shoqafa
  • The Citadel of Sultan Qeitbay
  • Pompey's Pillar
  • The Roman Amphitheatre

Itinerary

Day 1

Detailed Itinerary: Full-Day Alexandria Tour from Cairo

  • Morning Journey: Your Egyptologist guide meets you at 07:00 AM at your Cairo hotel for a private 220 km drive northwest to Alexandria, reaching the city by 10:00 AM.

  • Classical Archaeology Sights: Begin with the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa, a 2nd-century underground necropolis blending Pharaonic motifs with Greco-Roman architecture. Proceed to Pompey's Pillar, a 25-meter-high single block of red granite standing above the ancient Serapeum ruins.

  • Mamluk Fortress & Lunch: At 12:30 PM, tour the Citadel of Sultan Qaitbay, built on the historic foundations of the damaged Pharos Lighthouse. Relax over a traditional Egyptian lunch at 01:00 PM.

  • Library & Amphitheatre Exploration: Afternoon stops include the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, reopened in 2002 as a major international research hub, and the 2nd-century Roman Amphitheatre constructed during the reign of Antoninus Pius.

  • Evening Transfer: Depart Alexandria for the return drive, arriving back at your Cairo hotel at 07:00 PM.

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Total tour price for 1 person(s) $75.00

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