Cairo Trip Overview
Discover Alexandria for 2 days with a qualified Egyptologist guide. Alexandria is the second biggest city in Egypt and was built by Alexander the Great under Cleopatra’s rule. Stops can include Qaytbay Citadel, Pompy Pillar, the Alexandria library, the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, and the Roman Theater, among others.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
Explore Cairo Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Discover Alexandria for 2 days with a qualified Egyptologist guide. Alexandria is the second biggest city in Egypt and was built by Alexander the Great under Cleopatra’s rule. Stops can include Qaytbay Citadel, Pompy Pillar, the Alexandria library, the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, and the Roman Theater, among others.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Pick up from your hotel, Travel to Alexandria
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Kom Al Shokafa, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
First visit the insides of the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock. (1hrs)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ancient Roman Amphitheater, Ismail Mahana Road Kom El Dekka Gharb, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Then you will drive to visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria with the display of the sunken monuments of Alexandria. (1hrs)
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Pompey’s Pillar, Al Karah WA at Toubageyah WA Kafr Al Ghates, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
You will also drive by Pompay’s Pillar and stop for a photo stop, (it was constructed of the Emperor Diocletian (4th century).
Stop At: Alexandria, Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate
lunch at a modern Fish Restaurant or a famous and traditional Alexandrian food place called Mohamed Ahmed’s. The Queen of Spain and many famous people go there when they visit Alexandria.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Alexandria, Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate
We back to our accommodation in 4 stars hotel including breakfast
Stop At: Alexandria, Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate
(Optional) Evening trip to have a Dinner at the Greek Club Restaurant with a beautiful view of the Mediterranean coast at night.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Montazah Gardens, Montaza Palace Al Mandarah Bahri, Qism El-Montaza, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
The car will then take you to the gardens of Montaza. On the way you can quickly have a 2 minute stop by the King of Mango and drink at Alexandrian’s drive thru freshly squeezed juices plus have a photo stop at the memorial of the Unknown Soldier of Alexandria. The beautiful coastline and all the views of the city are en route to Montaza Palace and gardens which is approx 25 km away, including the old harbor of Alexandria where we found 7000 monuments underwater.
Once in Montaza Gardens, commonly known as the Love Garden (all romantic couples and families go there) you will visit the royal gardens of King Farouk (the last king in the history of Egypt) and see the royal palaces of Haramlek and Salamlek as well as walk along the famous Montaza bridge and reach the Tea Palace island and see the royal beaches of the queens.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Fort Qaitbey, 29 88545 N 31. 21372 E, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Opposite is the corniche and the old harbour where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing and traditional fishermen making nets. The photos taken here are amazing. Opposite is the corniche and the old harbour where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing and traditional fishermen making nets. The photos taken here are amazing. Continue to see the outside of Quaitbay castle which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria one of the seven wonders of ancient world . A most spectacular castle which is a great photo stop and then visit the Citadel from inside.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sidi Morsi Abo Al Abass Mosque, السيد محمد كريم ٩ مجموعه عمر بن الخطاب السوق التجاري ميدان المساجد.أبو العباس المرسي.بحري، As Sayalah Sharq, Qesm Al Gomrok, Alexandria Governorate 21500, Egypt
The car will then take you to visit the prettiest and biggest mosque in the city: the Abbo Elabbas Mosque, and the strangest sight outside it: an old funfair where children play on very antique funfair rides and eat candy floss.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Al Azaritah WA Ash Shatebi, Bab Sharqi, Alexandria Governorate 21526, Egypt
Next stop is the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world – now with 8 million books. Visit its open court where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the first, which was found underwater nearby.
You will visit the library’s reading hall inside, president Sadat Museum and impressions of Alexandria Museum.
Note: Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays and on every public holiday.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Alexandria, Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate
Local food lunch including drinks
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Then travel in comfort back to your hotel in Cairo or International Cairo Airport, it depends on your flight booking. It’s fixable to add more tours to your itinerary, if you have more days in Egypt.
Duration: 3 hours
