Egypt · City Tours

Full-Day Alexandria Landmarks Tour from Cairo with Ancient Sites

1 Day Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Catacombs of Kom al-Shoqafa, an ancient Roman underground cemetery
02 See Pompey's Pillar at the site of one of the prominent Greek temples
03 Admire the beautiful modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina
04 Stroll through the Citadel of Qaitbay, built on the original site of the Pharos lighthouse
05 Explore Al-Montazah Palace and its peaceful gardens

Explore the rich history of the ancient city of Alexandria, from its Egyptian roots through the Classical period to Roman times. Visit the Catacombs of Kom al-Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, the Roman theatre, the Alexandria Library, and Qaitbay Citadel. Check out Al-Montazah Palace, tour its peaceful gardens, and learn about Alexandria's rich past from your tour guide.

Catacombs of Kom al-Shoqafa - an ancient Roman underground cemetery from the 3rd century, extending about 32 m in length.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Alexandria, Cairo

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Full-Day Alexandria Landmarks Tour from Cairo

Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Cairo, then travel to Alexandria to visit its famous landmarks.
- Catacombs of Kom al-Shoqafa - an ancient Roman underground cemetery from the 3rd century, extending about 32 m in length.
- Pompey's Pillar - dating back to the 3rd century B.C., at the original location of one of the prominent Greek temples.
- Al-Montazah Palace, now a public museum.
- Qaitbay Citadel, built in the 14th century, stands on the original location of the Pharos lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- The newly rebuilt Library of Alexandria.
Stroll through the city before heading back to Cairo.