2 Days Alexandria and Al Alamein Tour from Cairo

Start your 2 Days Alexandria and Al Alamein Tour from Cairo in the morning when your expert tour guide picks you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by private air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy a comfortable drive to Alexandria, where you will spend the first day exploring some of the city’s most famous historical and cultural landmarks.

Qaitbay Citadel:

Begin your Alexandria sightseeing tour with a visit to Qaitbay Citadel, one of the city’s most impressive coastal landmarks. The citadel was built in the 15th century by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the fortress offers beautiful sea views and a strong sense of Alexandria’s defensive and maritime history. Your guide will explain how this important site protected the city against naval threats and became one of Alexandria’s most recognizable monuments.

Pompey's Pillar:

Continue to Pompey’s Pillar, one of the most famous Roman monuments in Alexandria. This massive red granite column stands among the remains of the ancient Serapeum, a major temple complex dedicated to the god Serapis.

The site gives you a glimpse into Alexandria’s Greco-Roman past, with archaeological remains that reflect the city’s importance as a center of culture, religion, and power in the ancient Mediterranean world.

After visiting Pompey’s Pillar, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local seafood restaurant before continuing your Alexandria tour.

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa:

After lunch, visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, one of Alexandria’s most fascinating archaeological sites. Dating back to the 2nd century AD, the catacombs show a unique blend of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artistic and funerary traditions.

As you explore the underground tombs, your guide will explain the carved decorations, burial chambers, and cultural mix that make this site one of the most remarkable monuments from Alexandria’s Roman period.

Alexandria Library:

End your first day with a visit to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the modern Library of Alexandria and one of the city’s most important cultural landmarks. Opened in 2002, the library was created to honor the legacy of the ancient Library of Alexandria, once one of the greatest centers of knowledge in the ancient world.

The modern library is known for its striking architectural design and cultural role, with reading halls, museums, exhibitions, and research spaces that continue Alexandria’s long connection with learning and civilization.

After finishing your sightseeing, check in at your 5-star hotel in Alexandria and enjoy a relaxing overnight stay before continuing to Al Alamein on the second day.

Meals: Lunch

Start your second day with breakfast at your hotel in Alexandria, then check out and continue your 2 Days Alexandria and Al Alamein Tour from Cairo with a drive to Al Alamein. Today is dedicated to Egypt’s World War II history, where you will visit important memorial and museum sites connected to the Battle of El Alamein.

Al Alamein Military Museum:

Begin your Al Alamein visit at the Al Alamein Military Museum, one of the most important places in Egypt for understanding the events of World War II in North Africa. The museum presents the story of the Battle of El Alamein, which took place in 1942 between the Allied and Axis forces.

Inside the museum, you will see displays of weapons, uniforms, maps, photographs, military equipment, and models that explain the North African campaign and the role of Al Alamein during the war. Your guide will help connect the exhibits with the wider history of the battlefield and its importance in modern military history.

The museum also includes outdoor displays of tanks, artillery, and military vehicles, giving you a clearer idea of the scale of the battles that took place in the Western Desert.

Commonwealth War Cemetery:

Continue to the Commonwealth War Cemetery, one of the most moving memorial sites in Al Alamein. The cemetery contains thousands of graves of Commonwealth soldiers who died during the Western Desert campaigns, especially around the Battle of El Alamein.

Walking through the organized rows of headstones offers a quiet and respectful moment to reflect on the human cost of war. Your guide will explain the significance of the cemetery and how Al Alamein became a turning point in World War II in North Africa.

After finishing your visits, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before driving back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza, ending your Alexandria and Al Alamein tour with a deeper understanding of Egypt’s coastal history and World War II heritage.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch