Tour to Alexandria from Cairo by Car
Overview
Discover the mesmerizing highlights of Alexandria on a captivating tour departing from Cairo. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of history as you explore the ancient Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a remarkable burial site showcasing a unique blend of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman influences. Witness the majestic beauty of Qaitbay Citadel, a stunning fortress overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, and soak in the coastal charm of Montaza Palace and Gardens. Finally, delve into the intellectual legacy of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a modern marvel paying homage to the city's legendary library of antiquity. This tour promises a captivating journey through Alexandria's past and present, leaving you with unforgettable memories.
Inclusions
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees (if option selected)
- Lunch Meal (if option selected)
- Enjoy Camel ride at Pyramids ( if option selected)
- Visit inside Great Pyramids ( if option selected)
- Entry/Admission - Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral
- Entry/Admission - Montazah Gardens
- Entry/Admission - Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
- Entry/Admission - Ancient Roman Amphitheater
- Entry/Admission - Sidi Morsi Abu al-Abbas Mosque
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Alexandria, Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate
Pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, Travel to Alexandria.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Alexandria Library, Bab Shari, , Alexandria 21526 Egypt
Start the tour with the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world – now with 8 million books. Visit President Sadat Museum and visit the open court where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the first, which was found underwater nearby. Our guide will explain the design of the library from outside, you will have a chance for some photo stops. Note: Alexandria library is closed on Fridays ,Saturdays & in public holidays. To enter the reading area you will need to purchase a ticket.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Kom Al Shokafa, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Visiting the insides of the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock
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 in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century)
Stop At: Ancient Roman Amphitheater, Ismail Mahana Road Kom El Dekka Gharb, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria with the display of the sunken monuments of Alexandria which were discovered under the East harbor of Alexandria.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, 19 Qesm Al Attarin, Alexandria Egypt
The car will then take you to visit the church of St. Mark – the oldest church in Africa,
Duration: 1 minute
Pass By: Mansheya, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
Continue your tour by passing through the oldest market area in Mansheya and see the traditional womens’ markets (zan’et etsetat) with very thin and narrow streets, gold market also exists here where everyone buys their wedding and engagement jewellery.
Pass By: Alexandria Unknown Naval Soldier Memorial, Alexandria Corniche, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Drive to Unknown Soldiers Memorial Note:In case of pick up from either Heliopolis (airport area ) or 06th of October or similar Areas , there is supplement
Stop At: Sidi Morsi Abu al-Abbas 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. Walk by the oldest funfair in Egypt
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Citadel of Qaitbay, Alexandria, As Sayalah Sharq, Qesm Al Gomrok, Alexandria Governorate 5321431, 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. 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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Alexandria Opera House, 22 El Horreya Rd._ Raml Station, Alexandria Egypt
Alexandria Opera House
Stop At: Montazah Gardens, Montaza Palace Al Mandarah Bahri, Qism El-Montaza, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
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 the royal beaches of the queens.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Travel back to cairo
Duration: 3 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Alexandria, Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate
Pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, Travel to Alexandria.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Alexandria Library, Bab Shari, , Alexandria 21526 Egypt
Start the tour with the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world – now with 8 million books. Visit President Sadat Museum and visit the open court where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the first, which was found underwater nearby. Our guide will explain the design of the library from outside, you will have a chance for some photo stops. Note: Alexandria library is closed on Fridays ,Saturdays & in public holidays. To enter the reading area you will need to purchase a ticket.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Kom Al Shokafa, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Visiting the insides of the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock
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 in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century)
Stop At: Ancient Roman Amphitheater, Ismail Mahana Road Kom El Dekka Gharb, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria with the display of the sunken monuments of Alexandria which were discovered under the East harbor of Alexandria.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, 19 Qesm Al Attarin, Alexandria Egypt
The car will then take you to visit the church of St. Mark – the oldest church in Africa,
Duration: 1 minute
Pass By: Mansheya, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
Continue your tour by passing through the oldest market area in Mansheya and see the traditional womens’ markets (zan’et etsetat) with very thin and narrow streets, gold market also exists here where everyone buys their wedding and engagement jewellery.
Pass By: Alexandria Unknown Naval Soldier Memorial, Alexandria Corniche, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Drive to Unknown Soldiers Memorial Note:In case of pick up from either Heliopolis (airport area ) or 06th of October or similar Areas , there is supplement
Stop At: Sidi Morsi Abu al-Abbas 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. Walk by the oldest funfair in Egypt
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Citadel of Qaitbay, Alexandria, As Sayalah Sharq, Qesm Al Gomrok, Alexandria Governorate 5321431, 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. 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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Alexandria Opera House, 22 El Horreya Rd._ Raml Station, Alexandria Egypt
Alexandria Opera House
Stop At: Montazah Gardens, Montaza Palace Al Mandarah Bahri, Qism El-Montaza, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
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 the royal beaches of the queens.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Travel back to cairo
Duration: 3 hours
Additional information
- Infants must sit on laps
- Wheelchair accessible
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
416ellen
November 2018
Ahmed, our guide is expertise in the area we went, he explained everthing well and also our photographer. Try him to be your guide, you will be happy
Ahmed, our guide is expertise in the area we went, he explained everthing well and also our photographer. Try him to be your guide, you will be happyparikshar
December 2018
Definitely an awesome and customised experience with Rammaside Tours. My tour guide Ahmed was professional, friendly and highly knowledgeable. I highly recommend this private tour to all the pyramids- Memphis, Sakkara and Giza.
Definitely an awesome and customised experience with Rammaside Tours. My tour guide Ahmed was professional, friendly and highly knowledgeable. I highly recommend this private tour to all the pyramids- Memphis, Sakkara and Giza.Solguarnier
April 2019
My all life, "the dream" was to go to Egypt. From the early days at elementary school I remember to dream about the ancient Egyptian civilization, the pharaohs, the tumbs, the monuments, the all package. And even then, around my 9 years old, I remember clearly to say to my parents and my teachers...
My all life, "the dream" was to go to Egypt. From the early days at elementary school I remember to dream about the ancient Egyptian civilization, the pharaohs, the tumbs, the monuments, the all package. And even then, around my 9 years old, I remember clearly to say to my parents and my teachers "one day I´ll go there". As an Argentinian, it meant to cross the world (a not so small dream I used to have when where a child, I know) but I was so sure of it, than not then, and surely not now I thought that Egypt will not blow my mind as it did. I knew it. I felt it. It was going to be THE TRIP. So the expectations were huge, trust me HUGE. And thanks to the Ancient Gods, I met Mina, my guide, who became a dear friend, a loving, caring and very intelligent man who amazed me with his knowledge of all grounds. We had a private tour and I got the chance to ask freely about everything I thought I knew during all the years I prepare myself for Egypt. He knew EVERYTHING. I mean it: EVERYTHING. So, if you´re an Egyptian Civilization Fan as I am (and always been, and even more now than I have been there) pray to the Gods and book with them and if you´re very, very lucky, you might met the most incredible Cairo guide ever.Nathan C
March 2019
Sara was very knowledgeable and passionate about the pyramids in Giza and Cairo in general. Sara and a driver picked me up from the hotel. She was very pleasant. What made the trip even more enjoyable was that she was genuinely enjoying herself.
Sara was very knowledgeable and passionate about the pyramids in Giza and Cairo in general. Sara and a driver picked me up from the hotel. She was very pleasant. What made the trip even more enjoyable was that she was genuinely enjoying herself.Gpopinara
February 2019
My friend and I booked this tour and from the initial inquiry everything has been a breeze. We were picked in a private vehicle from our hotel in Cairo with our guide Ahmed and a driver. Ahmed was very knowledgable on site and had excellent English. When we arrived by the Pyramids we didn't have ...
My friend and I booked this tour and from the initial inquiry everything has been a breeze. We were picked in a private vehicle from our hotel in Cairo with our guide Ahmed and a driver. Ahmed was very knowledgable on site and had excellent English. When we arrived by the Pyramids we didn't have to worry about a thing or wait in any lines. The tour included a 45 minute camel ride and then we drove by the Sphinx. Ahmed is also a great photographer!Per H
February 2019
Took the Giza Pyramids Tour with Mahmoud, who was caring and observant and who came with good recommendations. I will recommend Mahmoud to everyone as a safe and reliable guide.
Took the Giza Pyramids Tour with Mahmoud, who was caring and observant and who came with good recommendations. I will recommend Mahmoud to everyone as a safe and reliable guide.