Yes. All overland transfers and guided visits are conducted privately with your licensed Amarco Egyptologist guide and chauffeur, allowing flexible pacing and photo stops.
Amarco Private Journeys
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Category A Licensed Operator
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5.0 Verified Excellence
Alexandria Full Day from Cairo by Private Car
Private Heritage Collection
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Journey Overview
A professionally curated full day experience in Cairo to Alexandria, rewritten for international travellers who value clear logistics, strong sightseeing content and a polished local experience. The programme is positioned as an Amarco product for European-facing sales, with practical pacing and a focus on the destination’s most compelling highlights.
Designed by Amarco Egypt for discerning international travellers, Alexandria Full Day from Cairo by Private Car delivers an effortless, well-paced full day journey across Cairo to Alexandria. From punctual door-to-door transfers in late-model air-conditioned vehicles to insightful archaeological and cultural interpretation by licensed Egyptologist guides, every stage is orchestrated for comfort, authenticity, and peace of mind.
Experience Highlights & Distinctions
- Private or premium touring — Curated with private Amarco logistics and dedicated local expertise.
- Professional local assistance — Curated with private Amarco logistics and dedicated local expertise.
- Comfortable transportation — Curated with private Amarco logistics and dedicated local expertise.
- Well-paced sightseeing — Curated with private Amarco logistics and dedicated local expertise.
Detailed Programme & Itinerary
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Private pickup or meeting point, guided sightseeing and the principal highlights of the experience, with time for photographs and local context.
At 7:00 am, we will pick you up from your hotel and head straight to Alexandria, where we will spend the next two and a half hours traveling by highway to get to our starting point “Kom El Shoqafa” in Alexandria. Kom El Shoqafa contains a collection of tombs, statues, and archaeological artifacts associated with the Pharaonic funeral mortuary cults and Hellenistic and early Imperial Roman influences. Because of the time, many of the characteristics of Kom El Shoqafa’s catacombs combine Roman, Greek, and Egyptian cultural points; some statues are Egyptian in style but wear Roman clothes and hairstyles, while others share a similar style. A circular staircase descends into the tombs tunneled into the bedrock during the Antonine emperors’ reign. (2nd century AD)From the 2nd to the 4th centuries, the building was used as a burial chamber before being rediscovered in 1900.
Pompeys Pillar National Monument
It Will be the secondary attraction. The Pompey Pillar’s moniker is deceptive. Gaius Pompey, a Roman general, and consul, was a rival of Julius Caesar in a civil war and was assassinated by a Ptolemaic pharaoh in 48 BC as he escaped to Alexandria. This single column, which is perched on a rocky hilltop in the center of Alexandria, has nothing to do with him. Crusaders believed his grave was marked by a 100-foot (30-meter) red Aswan granite pillar, which is how this tale got its start. The pillar is a triumphal monument built for the Roman Emperor Diocletian in the year 300 AD, but the real importance of this archaeological site lies in what was here before the pillar. The Serapeum, Alexandria’s acropolis, is located there.
Fort Qaitbey
the third stop will be this. In Alexandria, Egypt, on the Mediterranean Sea the coast, stands the 15th-century defensive fortress known as the Citadel of Qaitbay or the Fort of Qaitbay. In 1477 AD (882 AH), Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa’it Bay founded it. The Citadel is located at the mouth of the Eastern Harbour on the eastern edge of Pharos Island’s northern tip.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
We will visit The world’s largest library: “Bibliotheca Alexandrina”, which currently has 8 million Books. Visit its open court to see the statues of Ptolemy the First and Alexander the Great, Which were both discovered close underwater. You will go to “The President Saddat Museum” and the “Alexandria Museum” of Impressions. Please note that the Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays, Saturdays, and legal holidays. You will need to buy a ticket to access the reading section. Finally, we will travel to the beginning location for around 2.5 hours on the highway.
Final Stage – Departure
Complete the remaining visit or experience, then transfer back to the hotel or onward destination.
Accompanied by your private licensed Amarco Egyptologist guide and dedicated chauffeur, enjoy a seamless, unhurried exploration of Cairo to Alexandria’s premier heritage and scenic highlights. Time is thoughtfully balanced between in-depth historical storytelling, photography viewpoints, and comfortable rest stops.
Private Logistics & Concierge Assurance
All pickup times, monument entry tickets, and dietary or photography preferences are personalized around your schedule. With Amarco’s complimentary 48-hour reservation hold and 24/7 on-ground concierge support, you can secure your preferred travel date with complete flexibility.
Overview Full Day to Alexandria from Cairo by Private Car
Begin your lovely day by meeting your guide at your hotel; take the highway from Cairo (about 4 hours round trip), arrive in the famous city, and begin exploring the city with your tour guide, who will describe the city’s ancient history. Beginning with “The Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa” and “Pompey’s Pillar” and passing by with the new “Alexandria Library” and the Citadel of Qaitbay TRIPADVISOR AMARCO EGYPT
Curated Distinctions
- Private or premium touring
- Professional local assistance
- Comfortable transportation
- Well-paced sightseeing
Key Heritage Sites & Landmarks Visited
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Citadel of Qaitbay
Curated Experiences & Activities
Cultural & Historical
Museum Visits
Sightseeing
Inclusions & Services
Included in Journey
- Private air-conditioned transfers in late-model Amarco vehicles with dedicated chauffeur
- Licensed Egyptologist guiding services tailored to your personal party
- Admission tickets and entrance fees to all monuments and experiences listed in the itinerary
- Accommodation, cruise stateroom, or dining arrangements as specified in the programme
- Complimentary chilled bottled water throughout all transfers and excursions
- 24/7 Amarco concierge assistance, service charges, and all local taxes
Not Included
- — International flights to and from Egypt and entry visa fees
- — Personal expenses, beverages, and optional gratuities for guides and crew
- — Optional activities or special interior tomb tickets not specified in the standard itinerary
Day-by-Day Itinerary
2 Days / Stages01
Private pickup or meeting point, guided sightseeing and the principal highlights of the experience, with time for photographs and local context.
At 7:00 am, we will pick you up from your hotel and head straight to Alexandria, where we will spend the next two and a half hours traveling by highway to get to our starting point "Kom El Shoqafa" in Alexandria. Kom El Shoqafa contains a collection of tombs, statues, and archaeological artifacts associated with the Pharaonic funeral mortuary cults and Hellenistic and early Imperial Roman influences. Because of the time, many of the characteristics of Kom El Shoqafa's catacombs combine Roman, Greek, and Egyptian cultural points; some statues are Egyptian in style but wear Roman clothes and hairstyles, while others share a similar style. A circular staircase descends into the tombs tunneled into the bedrock during the Antonine emperors' reign. (2nd century AD)From the 2nd to the 4th centuries, the building was used as a burial chamber before being rediscovered in 1900.
Pompeys Pillar National Monument
It Will be the secondary attraction. The Pompey Pillar's moniker is deceptive. Gaius Pompey, a Roman general, and consul, was a rival of Julius Caesar in a civil war and was assassinated by a Ptolemaic pharaoh in 48 BC as he escaped to Alexandria. This single column, which is perched on a rocky hilltop in the center of Alexandria, has nothing to do with him. Crusaders believed his grave was marked by a 100-foot (30-meter) red Aswan granite pillar, which is how this tale got its start. The pillar is a triumphal monument built for the Roman Emperor Diocletian in the year 300 AD, but the real importance of this archaeological site lies in what was here before the pillar. The Serapeum, Alexandria's acropolis, is located there.
Fort Qaitbey
the third stop will be this. In Alexandria, Egypt, on the Mediterranean Sea the coast, stands the 15th-century defensive fortress known as the Citadel of Qaitbay or the Fort of Qaitbay. In 1477 AD (882 AH), Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa'it Bay founded it. The Citadel is located at the mouth of the Eastern Harbour on the eastern edge of Pharos Island's northern tip.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
We will visit The world's largest library: "Bibliotheca Alexandrina", which currently has 8 million Books. Visit its open court to see the statues of Ptolemy the First and Alexander the Great, Which were both discovered close underwater. You will go to "The President Saddat Museum" and the "Alexandria Museum" of Impressions. Please note that the Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays, Saturdays, and legal holidays. You will need to buy a ticket to access the reading section. Finally, we will travel to the beginning location for around 2.5 hours on the highway.
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Citadel of Saladin & Alabaster Mosque
1.5 Hours
Ticket Included
Visit the medieval Citadel of Saladin and the gleaming Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali overlooking Cairo.
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Alexandria
3 Hours
Ticket Included
Explore Alexandria's Mediterranean landmarks including the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, Qaitbay Citadel, and Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
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Booking Terms, Children & Cancellation Policy
Rate & Availability Reconfirmation Note
Final live rate should be reconfirmed for the client's dates before booking, especially for cruise, Dahabiya, hotel and peak-season products. Exact hotels, cruise vessels, entrance tickets, flight sectors and inclusions must be reconfirmed against the confirmed travel dates and supplier availability.
Children's Policy
Children aged 0–1.99 years travel free of charge on land arrangements (airline infant taxes apply where domestic flights are included). Children aged 2–11.99 years sharing their parents' room or cabin enjoy a reduced child rate. Family suite and private vehicle child seats are arranged upon request.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Complimentary 48-hour reservation hold with zero upfront charge while our concierge reconfirms live hotel, cruise, or Dahabiya availability. Flexible rescheduling up to 24 hours prior for private day tours and 14 days prior for multi-day packages; cruise, Dahabiya, and domestic flight sectors follow seasonal operator terms.
Essential Inquiries & Notes
Category A Operator
Official Egyptian Ministry of Tourism license with premier Egyptology guides.
Bespoke Chauffeur Fleet
Impeccable late-model Mercedes vehicles with private dedicated chauffeurs.
Guaranteed 48h Hold
Lock your preferred date with 48h complimentary hold and flexible rescheduling.