Egypt · City Tours

Full-Day Alexandria Sightseeing Tour with Historic Landmarks

1 Day Round trip from Alexandria Easy pace

Ras el-Tin, Islamic site, Alexandria, Egypt

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Pompey's Pillar, a 90-foot column of red Aswan granite
02 Explore the ancient funerary motifs of the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
03 Discover more than 1,800 archaeological pieces at the Alexandria National Museum
04 See the famous Alexandria Library, designed as a massive tilted disc near the Mediterranean

Go on a full-day historical tour of Alexandria in Egypt and visit some of its most interesting sightseeing destinations, including Pompey's Pillar, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the Alexandria National Museum, and the famous Alexandria Library. Learn about Egypt's ancient civilization and culture from your tour guide, and return with an abundance of insights.

Visit Pompey's Pillar, a 90-foot column of red Aswan granite erected in honour of Emperor Diocletian.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Alexandria

Languages Arabic, English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Alexandria's Historic Landmarks and Museum

Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location.
Visit Pompey's Pillar, a 90-foot column of red Aswan granite erected in honour of Emperor Diocletian.
Proceed to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, known for their ancient funerary motifs.
Explore the Alexandria National Museum, which houses more than 1,800 archaeological pieces.
Enjoy a visit to the Alexandria Library, shaped like a massive, partly hidden, tilted disc near the Mediterranean.
Travel back to your hotel in Alexandria after the tour.