Alexandria Private Day Tour from Cairo
Alexandria Private Day Tour from Cairo
Discover Alexandria’s ancient sites on a full-day tour from Cairo, and explore a legendary city on the Mediterranean Sea. Slip into the catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa then see Pompey’s Pillar, a celebratory landmark of Imperial Rome. Visit the city’s new library, then take in the fortified walls of the Qaitbay Citadel, a 15th-century fortress that was built on the ruins of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the ancient world’s seven wonders.
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Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
You will Visit Kom el Shoqafa, Tomb to a Roman burial site. This tomb reveals joint Egyptian and Roman architecture where you can descend down to visit the tomb and Caracalla Hall.
4 minutesPompey's Pillar
Then you will be taken to Pompey's Pillar that was built to honor Emperor Diocletian, who freed the city and fed its starving people.
1 hourFort Qaitbey
The third stop he Citadel of Qaitbay or the Fort of Qaitbay, is a 15th-century defensive fortress located on the Mediterranean sea coast, in Alexandria, Egypt. It was established in 1477 AD (882 AH) by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa'it Bay. The Citadel is situated on the eastern side of the northern tip of Pharos Island at the mouth of the Eastern Harbour
2 hoursIncluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Bottled water
- Lunch - Local lunch
- Entrry Fees
- Entry/Admission - Fort Qaitbey
- Entry/Admission - Pompey's Pillar
- Entry/Admission - Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Airport hotels, 6th Oct and new settlement (additional charge 30$)
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- 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.