6-Hour Alexandria Attractions Tour with Catacombs and Qaitbay Citadel

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Pompey's Pillar, a Roman triumphal column
• 02 Explore Qaitbay Citadel, a 15th-century defensive fortress
• 03 Go to see the Catacombs, a historical archaeological site
• 04 Enjoy Montazah Palace with its museum and extensive gardens

Get smitten by the old-world grandeur of this beautiful Egyptian city as you explore Alexandria's standout historical attractions in just six hours. See new structures set amid faded remnants of past imperialism while visiting Pompey's Pillar, Qaitbay Citadel, the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, and Montazah Palace. This tour offers a compact introduction to the city's Roman, medieval, and royal heritage.

Get smitten by the old-world grandeur of this beautiful Egyptian city as you explore Alexandria's standout historical attractions in just six hours.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Alexandria

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Explore Alexandria's Historic Landmarks

Pick-up from your hotel in Alexandria.

• Visit Pompey's Pillar, which was constructed in honour of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. It was once a magnificent structure rivalling the Soma and the Caesareum.

• Proceed to Qaitbay Citadel, which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs lighthouse of Alexandria.

• Visit the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, the largest Roman cemetery, consisting of three levels cut into the rock.

• Enjoy Montazah Palace, a palace, museum, and extensive gardens in Montaza.

Return to your hotel in Alexandria.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up from and return to your hotel in Alexandria

• Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places

• Transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle

• A bottle of mineral water during your trip

• English-speaking tour guide

• Lunch during the tour

• All taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

• Any extras not mentioned in the program

• Tipping

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Pompeys Pillar, Al Karah WA at Toubageyah WA Kafr Al Ghates, Karmouz, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt

Tour start

Pompeys Pillar, Al Karah WA at Toubageyah WA Kafr Al Ghates, Karmouz, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.