Alexandria Day Trips from Cairo
Trade pyramids and desert for the Mediterranean: Alexandria's Roman ruins and sea air are about three hours from Cairo.
Alexandria is Egypt's second city and its window on the Mediterranean, about 220 kilometres from Cairo, two and a half to three hours each way.
What you see
A good day strings together the Qaitbay Citadel on the site of the ancient Lighthouse, the Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa, the Roman Amphitheatre, and the striking modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, usually with a seafood lunch on the corniche.
Is it worth it?
Yes if you want a completely different side of Egypt and do not mind a long day in the car. Alexandria is about atmosphere, Greco-Roman layers and the sea rather than a single blockbuster monument. If your schedule is tight and the Pyramids and Luxor are still ahead, it is the one to drop. Our Cairo to Alexandria guide has the full plan.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Alexandria from Cairo?
About 220 kilometres, two and a half to three hours each way by road. Fast trains also connect the two cities in around two and a half hours if you prefer to travel independently.
What do you see on an Alexandria day trip?
The Qaitbay Citadel on the Lighthouse site, the Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa, the Roman Amphitheatre and the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, usually with a Mediterranean seafood lunch.
