Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo - Syren Travel Egypt

Full Day · Private Coastal Journey · Every day except Sundays

Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo

Trade Cairo’s skyline for sea air. A private day along the Mediterranean—Roman relics, catacombs carved into bedrock, and Alexandria’s most iconic coastal fortress—finished with a refined seafood lunch by the water.
Key Experiences

Highlights of Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo

Pompey’s Pillar & the Roman quarter

Temple of Serapis ruins

Roman Catacombs (Kom El Shoqafa)

Qaitbay Citadel on the lighthouse site

Bibliotheca Alexandrina (modern landmark)

Seafood lunch on the coast

Step by Step

Your Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo Journey

7 Steps

Morning pickup from your Cairo hotel. Settle into a private vehicle and head north toward Alexandria.

Pickup & Departure

Begin with one of Alexandria’s most famous Roman-era monuments, built in honor of Emperor Diocletian.

Pompey’s Pillar

Explore the ruins of the Temple of Serapis, then descend into the rock-cut Roman catacombs—three levels carved directly into the bedrock.

Serapis & the Catacombs

Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch at a trusted local spot along the coast.

Mediterranean Lunch

Visit the fortress built on the legendary site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.

Qaitbay Citadel

End the day at Alexandria’s striking modern library—an architectural symbol of the city’s intellectual legacy.

Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Drive back to Cairo and drop-off at your hotel in the evening.

Return to Cairo

What’s Included in Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo

Included

  • Private hotel pickup & drop-off
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private English-speaking expert guide
  • All admission fees for listed sites
  • Lunch at a quality local restaurant
  • Bottled water
  • All taxes & service charges

Not Included

  • Personal spending
  • Optional add-ons not listed
  • Tipping
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