Egypt · City Tours

Full-Day Alexandria City Tour with Catacombs and Qaitbay Citadel

1 Day Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, tombs tunnelled into bedrock in the 2nd century AD
02 Explore the Alexandria National Museum and its 1,800 archaeological pieces
03 Visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, designed to evoke a rising sun
04 Discover the Citadel of Qaitbay, built on the site of Alexandria's ancient lighthouse
05 Stroll through El Montazah Gardens, a 114-acre royal complex

Discover Alexandria's most significant sights on this full-day city tour, with visits to landmarks such as Pompey's Pillar, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the Alexandria National Museum, El Montazah Gardens, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and the Citadel of Qaitbay. The tour showcases the city's rich archaeological and cultural heritage, from ancient tombs and museum collections to royal gardens and the modern library inspired by the rising sun. Depending on the selected sightseeing combination, you can explore some of Alexandria's most iconic historical attractions in a single day.

Visit Pompey's Pillar, which stands 90 feet high with a circumference of 27 feet and was erected in honour of Emperor Diocletian.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

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 City Highlights Tour

Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location.
Visit Pompey's Pillar, which stands 90 feet high with a circumference of 27 feet and was erected in honour of Emperor Diocletian.
See the Catacombs of Kom E-Shouqafa, tombs tunnelled into bedrock during the reign of the Antonine emperors in the 2nd century AD.
Explore the Alexandria National Museum, home to around 1,800 archaeological pieces that narrate the history of Egypt.
Proceed to El Montazah Gardens, a 114-acre complex that belonged to the family of Mohamed Ali.
Discover the Alexandria Library, which evokes the image of a rising sun, a source of light and enlightenment.
End the tour at the Citadel of Qaitbay, built in the 1480s by Sultan Qaitbey on the site of Alexandria's ancient lighthouse.