Alexandria in a day
Catacombs, the great library and the Citadel of Qaitbay — then seafood by the Mediterranean at sunset.
Catacombs, the great library and the Citadel of Qaitbay — then seafood by the Mediterranean at sunset.
An early road trip to the Mediterranean: the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the Citadel of Qaitbay on the site of the ancient Lighthouse, and seafood by the water at sunset.
This is one day of our flagship journeys, run on its own — private, with your own guide and car.
1 day, step by step.
Alexandria in a day
An early road trip to the Mediterranean: the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the Citadel of Qaitbay on the site of the ancient Lighthouse, and seafood by the water at sunset.
- 7:00 amEgyptian breakfast sandwiches for the roadAn early start along the desert road, through desert and farmland, with stories of the way to Alexandria.
- 10:00 amThe Catacombs of Kom El ShoqafaA burial complex carved into the rock, blending Pharaonic, Greek and Roman styles.
- 12:00 pmThe Bibliotheca AlexandrinaThe modern tribute to the ancient Library of Alexandria: its sun-disk design, huge reading halls, rare manuscripts and museums.
- 3:00 pmThe Citadel of QaitbayA 15th-century seaside fortress on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, with medieval walls and views along the coast.
- SunsetSeafood by the water at sunset, then Alexandrian gelatoThe day’s catch from the Mediterranean, watching the sun go down, before the drive back to Cairo.
NightDrive back to Cairo (about 3 hours)
Included
Included
- A private car from Cairo and back, and a guide in Alexandria
- Breakfast for the road and a seafood lunch, with Alexandrian gelato
- The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the Citadel of Qaitbay
- Water through the day
Not included
- Your hotel
- Flights and your Egypt entry visa
- Tips
- Drinks not listed
Questions, answered
Is this the same day as in your flagships?
Yes — it is the same day, run privately for your group with your own guide and car. Add more days and it becomes one of our flagship journeys.
Do you offer student discounts?
Yes. If you are studying, mention it when you book or message us and we will apply a special discount.
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