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Alexandria day trip from Cairo

Alexandria, Egypt, is a day trip from Cairo of about 12 hours. It stops at the Qaitbay Citadel, the Kom el Shoqafa catacombs, the column known as Pompey’s Pillar and the New Library.

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Guide in English 12 hours

Alexandria Day Trip

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Included Hotel pickup and drop-off. English-speaking guide. Entry to the Qaitibay Citadel and the Kom el Shoqafa Catacombs. Entry to the New Alexandria Library.

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Source: Civitatis · Checked on 12 November 2026 Open the Civitatis listing

Departure: Cairo, from your hotel
Length: About 12 hours
Stops: Citadel, catacombs, library

A long day, best if you have already seen Cairo

The journey takes up much of the day. It works if you have at least three days in Cairo and want to see the Mediterranean. Avoid Fridays: the listing says the library is closed and the programme changes.

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Before you book

That the library is closed on Fridays and open only part of Saturday.
Hotel pick-up and return time.
Lunch and tickets included.
Minimum age for the library: under-12s visit the children’s museum.

Frequently asked questions

What is Pompey’s Pillar?

According to the Egyptian ministry it is Diocletian’s Column, from the late 290s AD, beside the remains of the Serapeum; the name Pompey is a traditional error.

When was Alexandria founded?

The Egyptian ministry says Alexander the Great founded it in 331 BC on the Mediterranean coast.