# Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo

- Destination: Alexandria
- Duration: 1 Day
- Price: from USD 93.75 per adult (prices are shown in USD, EUR and EGP at booking)
- Meeting point: Hotel lobby pickup in Cairo, early morning.
- Best for: First-time visitors and culture seekers
- Booking: online; "Reserve Now, Pay Later" is available (no online payment is needed to hold a booking)
- Page: https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/alexandria-day-trip-from-cairo
- Last updated: 2026-10-12

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the Citadel of Qaitbay, and a seafood lunch on the Corniche.

A refreshing change of pace from Cairo — the Mediterranean coast, Greco-Roman ruins, the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and a fresh seafood lunch by the sea.

## Highlights

- Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- Citadel of Qaitbay
- Roman Amphitheater
- Seafood lunch on the Corniche

## What's included

- Private transportation with A/C (approx. 2.5hr each way)
- Licensed guide
- Entrance fees

## What's not included

- Lunch (recommended but optional)
- Photos & videos (not included in the price)

## What to bring

- Comfortable shoes for walking the Corniche

## Important information

- Long travel day — approx. 5 hours total driving

## Itinerary

1. **~06:30–07:30** — Early hotel pickup in Cairo: Meet your driver in the hotel lobby and travel to Alexandria by private air-conditioned car (approx. 2.5hr each way).
2. **~10:30** — Visit to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina: Visit the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina with your licensed guide.
3. **~12:00** — Citadel of Qaitbay and the Roman Amphitheater: See the Citadel of Qaitbay on the Mediterranean coast and the Roman Amphitheater.
4. **~14:00** — Seafood lunch on the Corniche (optional): Stop for a fresh seafood lunch by the sea — recommended, paid separately.
5. **~15:30** — Start the drive back: Drive back to your hotel in Cairo.

## Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.

## Frequently asked questions

**How long is the drive from Cairo?**
About 2.5 hours each way — around 5 hours of driving in total, so it is a long travel day.

**Is lunch included?**
No. A seafood lunch on the Corniche is recommended but optional, and paid separately.

**What is included?**
Private air-conditioned transportation, a licensed guide and entrance fees.

**What should I bring?**
Comfortable shoes for walking the Corniche.

**How do I pay?**
There is no online payment: you pay the guide directly on the day, in cash or by card.

**What is the cancellation policy?**
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.