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1-Day Alexandria Sightseeing Tour from Cairo with Seafood Lunch

1 Day Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a 3-level Roman burial site discovered in 1900
  • 02 Marvel at Pompey's Pillar, the largest pillar in Egypt
  • 03 See the Citadel of Qaitbay beside the Mediterranean Sea
  • 04 Explore the famous new Alexandria Library
  • 05 Enjoy lunch at a seafood restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean

Explore Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city, on a full-day trip from Cairo. Visit key monuments including Pompey's Pillar, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the Citadel of Qaitbay, and the famous Bibliotheca Alexandrina, while learning about the city's ancient history. You'll also see the site of the Lighthouse of Alexandria and enjoy lunch at a good-quality seafood restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean.

Visit the Roman Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, consisting of 3 levels of burial rooms that were discovered by a donkey in 1900.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Cities Alexandria, Cairo
Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Alexandria Monuments and Mediterranean Views

  • Start your lovely day by meeting your Egyptian tour guide at your hotel.
  • Take the highway from Cairo to Alexandria.
  • Arrive in the famous city of Alexandria and learn about its ancient history.
  • See the Lighthouse of Alexandria.
  • Visit the Roman Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, consisting of 3 levels of burial rooms that were discovered by a donkey in 1900.
  • Head to Pompey's Pillar, the largest pillar in Egypt, and listen to many stories about it with a qualified Egyptologist tour guide.
  • Drive to the Citadel of Qaitbay, located beside the sea.
  • Explore the famous new Alexandria Library by yourself, which ranks fourth among libraries all over the world.
  • Enjoy lunch at a good-quality seafood restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean.
  • Return directly to your hotel in Cairo.
Lighthouse of Alexandria, Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, Citadel of Qaitbay beside the Mediterranean

Where this trip takes you

Lighthouse of Alexandria, Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, Citadel of Qaitbay beside the Mediterranean

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cairo 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Car

  • Tickets

  • Lunch and some snacks

  • English-speaking Egyptian guide

What's Not Included

  • Drinks at the restaurant

  • Tips

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Cairo.

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