Egypt · City Tours

12-Hour Alexandria City Tour from Cairo with Greco-Roman Landmarks

12 Hours Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the famous Pompey's Pillar
02 Marvel at the stunning Catacombs, the largest Roman cemetery
03 Explore the cultural centre Bibliotheca Alexandrina
04 See Qaitbay Citadel on the site of Alexandria's ancient lighthouse

Enter the world of Greco-Roman landmarks, old-world cafes, and sandy beaches in Alexandria on this full-day tour from Cairo. Visit Pompey's Pillar, the rock-cut Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Qaitbay Citadel, and Bibliotheca Alexandrina with your expert tour guide. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Alexandria and take in the city's Mediterranean setting along the way.

Enter the world of Greco-Roman landmarks, old-world cafes, and sandy beaches in Alexandria on this full-day tour from Cairo.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Alexandria, Cairo

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Full-Day Alexandria Sightseeing from Cairo

Meet your Alexandria tour guide at your hotel in Cairo and begin your tour to Alexandria. Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Visit Pompey's Pillar, constructed in honour of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. It was once a magnificent structure rivalling the Soma and the Caesarean.
Continue to the Catacombs, the largest Roman cemetery, consisting of three levels cut into the rock.
Enjoy a scrumptious lunch at a local restaurant in Alexandria.
Proceed to Qaitbay Citadel, built on the site of the ancient pharaohs' lighthouse of Alexandria.
Move on to Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a cultural centre on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea.
Return to your hotel in Cairo.