Egypt · Archaeology

11-Hour Alexandria Historical Tour from Cairo with Catacombs

11 Hours Round trip from Alexandria Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, where Egyptian and Roman art forms blend in subterranean tombs
  • 02 Visit the only preserved Roman Amphitheater in Alexandria
  • 03 Tour the historic Qeitbay Citadel and see the site of the ancient Great Lighthouse of Alexandria
  • 04 Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant along Alexandria's scenic Mediterranean coast

Travel from Cairo to explore the Mediterranean port city of Alexandria on this 11-hour tour. Discover the city's rich history and architecture at famous archaeological sites, including the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the Roman Amphitheater, Qeitbay Citadel, and the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a revival of the ancient library.

Discover these magnificent subterranean tombs, which depict a mixture of Egyptian and Roman art forms, symbols, and burial customs.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Alexandria, Cairo
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Alexandria Monuments and Catacombs Day Tour

  • Pick up from your hotel in Cairo and travel to Alexandria by car.

  • Drive to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, also called the Mound of Shards, as heaps of broken pottery were found around this area.

  • Discover these magnificent subterranean tombs, which depict a mixture of Egyptian and Roman art forms, symbols, and burial customs.

  • Learn about the mummification and cremation process of ancient Egyptian people while taking a tour of the catacombs.

  • Visit the only preserved Roman Amphitheater in the city, discovered in 1960.

  • Travel to the Fort of Qeitbay and see the site of the Great Lighthouse of Alexandria on the island of Pharaohs.

  • Head to the beach and have lunch at a local restaurant amidst the fresh sea breeze.

  • Continue to Alexandria's modern library, a revival of the ancient library, which was the biggest library in the ancient world.

Return to your hotel in Cairo.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Alexandria 2 cities · 11 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
Tour start
Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 11 hours finish where they began, in Alexandria.

Watch the tourHQ film Watch the film

Create your own adventure

Can't find the perfect tour? Tailor your dream trip.

  • Tell us your destination, dates and group size.
  • Our travel experts and local guides design a tailored itinerary, just for you.
  • Enjoy your trip with peace of mind, knowing everything is taken care of.
Plan my holiday

Say goodbye to travel stress.

Starting from

USD 55 /person
Book This Tour

When

Travellers

Total