Private Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo
Private Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo
Discover the legendary city of Alexandrian on a full-day tour from Cairo, and discover the traces of ancient Egyptians and Roman armies. Descend into the catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa to see fascinating artworks that blend two cultures, visit Pompey’s Pillar, then take in views from the 15th-century fortifications at the Citadel of Quaitbay, a fortress built on the site of Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse. Explore the city’s new library at your own pace — it’s a tribute to the library that burned in antiquity — then enjoy lunch before returning to Cairo.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
City Centre Alexandria
Start your lovely day by meeting your guide at your hotel; take your high way from Cairo (about 3 hours' drive each way), arrive in the famous city.
3 hoursCatacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Visit Roman catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa, consisting of 3 levels for burial rooms which was discovered by donkey in 1901
1 hour 30 minutesPompey's Pillar
Pompey Pillar, largest pillar in Egypt, listen to many stories about it with qualified Egyptologist tour guide. Then drive to fortress for Qaitbay locating beside the sea.
1 hour 30 minutesBibliotheca Alexandrina
Finally you will explore by yourself the famous library (new Alexandria library) which has the fourth rank among the libraries all over the world.
1 hour 30 minutesCity Centre Alexandria
Take your lunch at a good quality seafood restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean, then you will go back directly to your hotel in Cairo
1 hour 30 minutesCitadel of Qaitbay
The Citadel of Qaitbay is a 15th-century defensive fortress located on the Mediterranean sea coast, in Alexandria, Egypt. It was built from 1477 to 1479 AD
1 hour 30 minutesIncluded
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
Not Included
- Gratuities
- entrance fees
- Lunch
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.