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An Alexandria Overnight Tour from Cairo with Aten Tours is a great way to explore Egypt’s Mediterranean city without rushing through its historic landmarks in a single day. This Cairo overnight tour gives you two days to discover Alexandria’s Greco-Roman heritage, coastal landmarks, and cultural attractions, with one night in the city.
Your visit includes the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and Pompey’s Pillar, followed by lunch at a local seafood restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean. On the second day explore Qaitbay Citadel, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina before heading back to Cairo.
This Alexandria sightseeing tour from Cairo includes private air-conditioned transportation, an English-speaking guide, entrance fees to the listed attractions, one night in a hotel with breakfast, and lunches as outlined in the itinerary. You can enjoy a private sightseeing experience that combines Alexandria’s fascinating history with its relaxed seaside atmosphere.
Your Alexandria Overnight Tour from Cairo begins with a pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. You settle into the private air-conditioned vehicle for the drive north, which usually takes about two and a half hours depending on traffic. On the way your guide gives a bit of background on the city’s history and the role it played in the Greco-Roman period.
When you arrive, begin your Alexandria Catacombs and Pompey's Pillar tour at Pompey’s Pillar, one of Alexandria’s most familiar ancient monuments. It stands among the remains of the Serapeum, the old temple complex dedicated to the god Serapis. From there you continue to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the underground burial site where Egyptian, Greek and Roman styles mix in the chambers and decorations.
Lunch is at a local seafood restaurant with a view over the Mediterranean and the old harbor. Afterward you transfer to your hotel, check in and spend the night. If you feel like going out after dinner you can ask about arranging a short evening walk to try some of Alexandria’s well-known desserts.
Alexandria Catacombs and Pompey's Pillar tour
Meals: Lunch
Overnight: Alexandria
After breakfast at the hotel you meet your guide and driver to continue your private Alexandria sightseeing tour from Cairo, and head out to see more of Alexandria’s coastal and cultural sites. The first stop is Qaitbay Citadel, the 15th-century fortress that sits right by the sea on the spot linked to the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria. Standing there by the Mediterranean gives a clear sense of the city’s long maritime history.
From there you go to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the modern library and cultural centre built as a tribute to the ancient Library of Alexandria. You look at the exterior and the public areas (depending on access and opening hours) and hear about the role it plays in the city’s cultural life today.
Lunch comes next, then you begin the drive back to Cairo in the private air-conditioned vehicle. There’s usually a chance to stop at a rest area along the way for a hot drink or a short break, depending on how the journey is going.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
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The main attractions include Pompey’s Pillar, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Qaitbay Citadel, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. This two-day trip also gives you time to enjoy Alexandria’s Mediterranean waterfront and spend one night in the city.
The tour includes private air-conditioned transportation from Cairo or Giza, one night in an Alexandria hotel with breakfast, entrance fees to the listed attractions, an English-speaking guide, bottled water, and lunch as specified in the itinerary. Taxes and service charges are also included.
The drive usually takes around 2.5 to 3 hours each way, depending on traffic and the route. Your private vehicle allows you to travel comfortably between the two cities.
Yes. The tour includes private transportation and a professional English-speaking guide, giving you a more personal sightseeing experience and flexibility throughout the scheduled itinerary.
You can explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, an underground burial complex that combines Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artistic influences, and Pompey’s Pillar, a prominent monument among the remains of the ancient Serapeum.
Yes. Both attractions are included in the second day’s itinerary. You’ll visit Qaitbay Citadel, the coastal fortress associated with the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, and the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Access to indoor areas may depend on opening hours and ticket availability.
Tips, beverages during meals, personal expenses, optional activities, and any services not mentioned in the itinerary are excluded. Check your booking details for the final list of inclusions and exclusions.
The tour includes private transportation from Cairo or Giza, an English-speaking guide, entrance fees to the listed attractions, one hotel night in Alexandria with breakfast, lunch on both days, bottled water, and taxes and service charges.
This two-day itinerary combines Alexandria’s major historical attractions, including Pompey’s Pillar, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Qaitbay Citadel, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, with time for a seaside lunch and an overnight stay. Private transportation and a guide make exploring the city more convenient.
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