Tours, tickets and day trips in Alexandria
The sights with published visitor numbers, the heritage listings, and the towns close enough for a day out.
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Abu Mena.
Day trips from Alexandria
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria to Kafr ad Dawwār | Egypt | 22 km (13 mi) | about 21 min |
| Alexandria to Idkū | Egypt | 38 km (24 mi) | about 37 min |
| Alexandria to Rosetta | Egypt | 52 km (33 mi) | about 51 min |
| Alexandria to Damanhur | Egypt | 56 km (35 mi) | about 54 min |
| Alexandria to Disūq | Egypt | 70 km (44 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Alexandria to Kafr ash Shaykh | Egypt | 98 km (61 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Alexandria to Tanta | Egypt | 113 km (70 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Alexandria to Al Maḩallah al Kubrá | Egypt | 122 km (76 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Alexandria to Cairo | Egypt | 180 km (112 mi) | about 2 h 55 min |
| Alexandria to Giza | Egypt | 181 km (113 mi) | about 2 h 57 min |
| Alexandria to Shubrā al Khaymah | Egypt | 175 km (109 mi) | about 2 h 51 min |
| Alexandria to Port Said | Egypt | 227 km (141 mi) | about 3 h 42 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Does Alexandria have a UNESCO World Heritage site?
Yes: Abu Mena.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.