Alexandria Day Trip

Greeks, Romans... the cultural legacy of Alexandria is evident in its monuments and archaeological sites. Experience the past with this excursion from Cairo.

Day Trip Details

Departure from Cairo is at 6:30 AM towards Alexandria, the key Mediterranean city in Egypt.

The tour begins at the Qaitibay Citadel, constructed in the 15th century by Sultan Qaitibay, where the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria once stood before being destroyed.

Next, we proceed to the Kom el Shoqafa Catacombs, showcasing the blend of Egyptian and Greco-Roman culture, with three levels of tombs and passages. Nearby stands Pompey's Pillar, located at the site of a former temple to the Greco-Egyptian God Serapis.

Lunch will be provided in central Alexandria, featuring fish and seafood rice. In the evening, we will visit The New Alexandria Library, a tribute to the original library from the 3rd century BC that was destroyed. The current library, reinaugurated in 2002, is a major cultural site today.

We will return to hotels in Cairo late in the evening, approximately 12 hours after departure.

The New Alexandria Library

Note that the New Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays and open only in the morning from 10 AM to 2 PM on Saturdays. Tours on these days will include the Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque and Ledge.

The guided visit to the New Alexandria Library is available in English, French, and Arabic.

Children under 12 cannot enter the New Alexandria Library but may visit the Children's Museum.