Egypt · Monuments

10-Hour Alexandria Tour with Catacombs, Citadel and Pompey's Pillar

10 Hours Round trip from Amoud Al Sawari Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Behold the column of Amoud el-Sawari, one of Alexandria's most famous archaeological sites
02 Explore the 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel on the Mediterranean seacoast
03 Admire the Roman tombs of Kom EL Shoqafa, blending Egyptian and Greco-Roman art
04 Visit the Library of Alexandrina, one of the largest and most famous libraries in the world

Enjoy a day trip to Alexandria, a Mediterranean port city in Egypt known as the Bride of the Mediterranean. Explore the city built by Alexander the Great and discover historic monuments such as Amoud el-Sawari Column, Qaitbay Citadel, the Catacombs of Kom EL Shoqafa, and the Library of Alexandria.

Visit the column of Amoud el-Sawari (Pompey's Pillar), one of the most famous archaeological sites in Alexandria.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Alexandria

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Alexandria's Historic Monuments and Coastal Landmarks

Travel to Alexandria (3 hours).
Visit the column of Amoud el-Sawari (Pompey's Pillar), one of the most famous archaeological sites in Alexandria. It is a Roman triumphal column and one of the largest monolithic columns ever erected.
Visit the Qaitbay Citadel, a 15th-century fortress located on the Mediterranean seacoast.
See the Roman tombs drilled into the rock at the Catacombs of Kom EL Shoqafa. Built in the 2nd century AD, these tombs are a combination of both Egyptian and Greco-Roman art.
Visit the Library of Alexandrina, one of the largest and most famous libraries in the world.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.