10-Hour Alexandria Tour from Cairo with Catacombs and Qaitbay

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Alexandria, the "Pearl of the Mediterranean," founded by Alexander the Great
• 02 Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a remarkable burial site with Greco-Roman character
• 03 See Pompey's Pillar beside the Temple of Serapis, one of Alexandria's famous ancient monuments
• 04 Discover Qaitbay Fortress, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria
• 05 Visit the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, inspired by the historic Library of Alexandria

Discover Alexandria, the "Pearl of the Mediterranean," on a full-day tour from Cairo. Explore the city's remarkable historical landmarks, including the Catacombs, Pompey's Pillar, Qaitbay Fortress, and the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, built in honor of the ancient Library of Alexandria. This journey offers a fascinating look at the Greco-Roman and medieval heritage of one of Egypt's most iconic cities.

Explore the city's remarkable historical landmarks, including the Catacombs, Pompey's Pillar, Qaitbay Fortress, and the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, built in honor of the ancient Library of Alexandria.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

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

1

Day 01

Full-Day Alexandria Discovery from Cairo

• Meet your Alexandria tour guide at the meeting point and begin your day with a drive from Cairo to Alexandria in an air-conditioned minivan (230 km).
• Upon arrival in Alexandria, start by visiting the Catacombs, a famous burial site similar to those in Rome, featuring a masterpiece tomb that some scholars believe may be linked to Cleopatra.
• Continue to Pompey's Pillar, a towering column in a renowned Greco-Roman monument site next to the Temple of Serapis, the main god of Alexandria during the Greek era.
• Then drive to Qaitbay Fortress, built in 1477 CE on the site of the ancient famous Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Break up the day with a lunch stop at a local touristic restaurant.
• End the day with a visit to the Library of Alexandria, a modern gigantic library built under the name of the famous Old Library of Alexandria.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide
• Transportation in an air-conditioned car

What's Not Included

• All personal expenses, meals, tips, etc.
• Ticket fees for all mentioned sites

Know before you go

• Please make sure to bring your hat and wear sneakers for easy walking.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Pompeys Pillar, Al Karah WA at Toubageyah WA Kafr Al Ghates, Karmouz, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt

Tour start

Pompeys Pillar, Al Karah WA at Toubageyah WA Kafr Al Ghates, Karmouz, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.