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10-Hour Alexandria Historical Tour from Cairo with Egyptologist Guide

10 Hours Round trip from Alexandria Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Roman Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages
02 See Pompey's Pillar, built in honour of Augustus Diocletian between 298-302 AD
03 Discover the 15th-century Citadel of Qaitbay on Alexandria's Mediterranean coast
04 Marvel at the Lighthouse of Alexandria and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Visit Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, to explore its historical landmarks, including the Roman Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Lighthouse of Alexandria, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Learn the stories behind these ancient monuments with a licensed Egyptologist guide, and enjoy the option of lunch by the seaside on this 10-hour tour from Cairo.

Visit the Roman Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Alexandria, Cairo

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Alexandria's Ancient Landmarks from Cairo

Pick up by your licensed Egyptologist tour guide from your hotel at 7 am, then head to Alexandria.
Visit the Roman Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages.
Proceed to Pompey's Pillar, built in honour of Augustus Diocletian between 298-302 AD.
Discover the Citadel of Qaitbay, a 15th-century defensive fortress located on the Mediterranean Sea coast in Alexandria.
Marvel at the Lighthouse of Alexandria (Pharos of Alexandria) and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
Optional lunch by the seaside at one of the city's greatest restaurants before your transfer back to Cairo.