Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo | Private Full-Day Tour

Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo Itinerary

6:30 AM – Hotel Pickup in Cairo or Giza

Your private Egyptologist guide and driver will meet you at your hotel.

Travel north toward Alexandria in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

The drive normally takes around 2.5–3 hours, depending on traffic and your pickup location.

9:30 AM – Arrive in Alexandria

Arrive in Egypt’s Mediterranean city and begin your Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo.

Your route focuses on the city’s strongest historical and cultural sites.

9:45 AM – Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

Start with the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, one of Alexandria’s most distinctive archaeological sites.

Descend underground to explore a complex funerary site that combines Egyptian, Greek and Roman artistic influences.

You may see:

• Underground burial chambers
• Rock-cut passages
• Carved reliefs
• Egyptian and Greco-Roman decorative elements
• Funerary architecture unique to Roman Alexandria

Recommended visit: 45–60 minutes.

10:45 AM – Pompey’s Pillar

Continue to Pompey’s Pillar and the surrounding archaeological area.

The monumental column stands within the remains associated with ancient Alexandria’s Serapeum district.

Your guide explains the history of the site and its connection with Roman-era Alexandria.

Recommended visit: 30–45 minutes.

11:45 AM – Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Continue to the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, built as a contemporary revival of the spirit of the ancient Library of Alexandria.

The complex includes the main library as well as exhibitions and museums, and official guided visits are available in multiple languages on scheduled times. Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Depending on your visit day and ticket option, explore:

• Main Library
• Exterior architecture
• Permanent exhibitions
• Selected museums
• Cultural spaces

The official library currently lists visitor and museum access from Monday to Thursday between 9:30 AM and 5:00 PM, and shorter Saturday/Sunday hours; Friday is closed. Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Recommended visit: 60–90 minutes.

1:15 PM – Lunch by the Mediterranean

Stop at a local restaurant.

A seafood lunch is a natural choice in Alexandria, although alternative meals can be arranged.

Duration: approximately 1 hour.

2:30 PM – Drive Along the Corniche

Continue along Alexandria’s Mediterranean waterfront.

Enjoy views of:

• Mediterranean Sea
• Historic coastal neighborhoods
• Fishing boats
• Alexandria skyline
• Corniche

This part of the day provides a quieter contrast to the archaeological visits.

3:00 PM – Qaitbay Citadel

Visit the famous Qaitbay Citadel, one of Alexandria’s most recognizable landmarks.

The fortress stands on the Mediterranean coast and was built in the 15th century at the eastern harbor.

Explore the exterior and internal areas where access is available, then enjoy panoramic views over the sea and Alexandria coastline.

Recommended visit: 60 minutes.

4:00 PM – Free Time Near the Harbor

Take a short break near the eastern harbor.

Depending on timing, you may:

• Walk along the waterfront
• Take photographs
• Buy a drink
• Enjoy views of the citadel
• Browse nearby local shops

4:30 PM – Optional Additional Stop

If time and operating hours allow, the itinerary may include one additional stop such as:

• Roman Amphitheatre / Kom El-Dikka
• Montaza area
• Local Alexandria market
• Extra Corniche stop

For a single-day trip, it is better to keep this optional rather than overload the core itinerary.

5:00 PM – Depart Alexandria

Meet your driver and begin the return journey to Cairo or Giza.

8:00–8:30 PM – Hotel Drop-Off

Arrive back at your hotel.

Your Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo ends after a full day of archaeology, Mediterranean scenery and cultural landmarks.