Overnight Tour to Alexandria from Cairo

Based on the agreed pick-up time with your tour operator, our qualified tour guide will meet you at any location in Cairo to accompany you in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for your overnight tour to Alexandria. The journey takes approximately 2.5 hours, including a stop for you to stretch your legs. During the drive, your tour guide will provide you with an informative overview of the historical landmarks along the route until you arrive in Alexandria.

Upon arrival, your tour begins with a visit to the famous Pompey's Pillar, a remarkable architectural structure located at the center of the ruins of the Alexandrian Serapeum.

The Serapeum was a grand temple during the Greek period in Egypt, primarily constructed during the Ptolemaic era, and was dedicated to the god Serapis, who was considered the protector of Alexandria.

Next, you will visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, one of the largest Roman catacombs.

These were originally carved for royal Pharaonic purposes and later adapted by the Romans. The catacombs remained in use until the end of the 4th century AD and were then abandoned. The site features a cylindrical water well, approximately six meters in diameter and ten meters deep, which serves as a staircase leading down to three levels of catacombs.

You will then be taken to the main corniche street, offering stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea.

Here, you will enjoy a delicious lunch featuring the freshest seafood at one of Alexandria's most luxurious restaurants. While dining, you can admire the view of the old harbor and savor a refreshing glass of lemon mint juice. After lunch, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in and an overnight stay.

If you wish to explore more at night, your private tour guide can meet you for a walk and help you experience some of the famous desserts that Alexandria is known for.

Included in the tour is a lunch meal.

Check out more overnight trips from Cairo, such as the Overnight Tour to Luxor from Cairo by flight, among our shore excursions from Alexandria Port!

Have your lunch at the hotel and meet your tour guide and personal driver to begin another exciting day trip to Alexandria. Today’s experience will be different from yesterday as you will visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, which is built on the ruins of the ancient Lighthouse of Pharos, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Unfortunately, this magnificent structure was destroyed due to a severe earthquake in the 6th century, leading to the disappearance or submersion of many ancient buildings and monuments from the city. While the exact shape of the original lighthouse is unknown, the Citadel was constructed by Mamluk Sultan Qaitbay who utilized the strong foundations of the old lighthouse to build a coastal fortress to defend against the Ottoman Empire.

As you travel towards Cairo, you will make a stop at the modern Library of Alexandria, which opened to the public in 1996 with the support of UNESCO.

This new library is a significant project, though it cannot match the grandeur of the ancient Library of Alexandria, which was founded in the early 3rd century B.C. by Ptolemy I and later expanded by his son, Ptolemy II.

On the way back to Cairo, you will be transferred back to the capital, and during the 2-hour drive, we can stop for a hot drink at one of the shopping malls in the city center.

We hope you enjoyed your overnight stay in Alexandria from Cairo.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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