Egypt · City Tours

Platinum Full-Day Adventure: Uncover the Historic Wonders of Alexandria from Cairo

10 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cairo. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Full-day private Alexandria tour from Cairo
02 Visit Pompey’s Pillar and the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa
03 See the Bibliotheca Alexandrina from the outside
04 Explore the historic Citadel of Qaitbay
05 Travel by private deluxe air-conditioned vehicle
06 Lunch at a local restaurant by the sea
07 Private hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo
08 Led by a multilingual Egyptology tour guide

Discover the historic treasures of Alexandria on a full-day journey from Cairo by private deluxe vehicle. Visit some of the city’s most celebrated landmarks, including Pompey’s Pillar, the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and the Citadel of Qaitbay, while exploring layers of Greco-Roman and medieval history.

Along the way, learn about the catacombs’ remarkable three-level design, ancient funerary traditions, and the striking statues of Sobec and Anubis in Roman armor. The day also includes lunch at a local restaurant by the sea before returning to Cairo.

These ancient tombs are divided in three levels, containing the Triclinium, where relatives used to sit on stone benches to feast in honor of the dead.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Alexandria, Cairo

Languages Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Full-Day Private Tour: Historic Alexandria From Cairo

Transfer to Alexandria by private deluxe car. Start your trip by visiting Pompey's Pillar, followed by a visit to the mysterious Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa. These ancient tombs are divided in three levels, containing the Triclinium, where relatives used to sit on stone benches to feast in honor of the dead. Inside the catacombs there are statues of Sobec and Anubis wearing Roman armor dating back to the 2nd century A.D. Then visit Elshawary, the Alexandria Library.

You will also visit Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria, considered one of the most important defensive strongholds, not only in Egypt, but also along the Mediterranean Sea coast. It formulated an important part of the fortification system of Alexandria in the 15th century AD. You will have your lunch at the famous restaurant in the front of the sea.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cairo. 2 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Multilingual Egyptology tour guide
Free Hotel pickup and drop-off
Deluxe, Air-conditioned private vehicle
Lunch at local restaurant (beverages not included)
All taxes and services
Bottle of water
Entry/Admission - Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa,Entry/Admission - Pompey's Pillar,Entry/Admission - Fort Qaitbey

What's Not Included

Entrance to Alexandria Library
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified

Know before you go

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays and Saturdays
All entrance is including in the day tour except Alexandria Library (Optional to visit, can purchase tickets at the location)
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

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