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Full-Day Alexandria City Tour from Cairo with Catacombs and Library

1 Day Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Marvel at the Catacombs of Kom-el-Shoqafa and Pompey's Pillar from the Greco-Roman era
  • 02 Explore the world-famous Library of Alexandria and Quaitbay Castle on the Mediterranean coast
  • 03 Ride along the cool blue Mediterranean on the journey from Cairo to Alexandria
  • 04 Relish fresh seafood lunch at a local restaurant

Ride alongside the cool blue Mediterranean to Alexandria and discover a city rich in archaeology, coastal charm, and historic landmarks. Visit the Catacombs of Kom-el-Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, the Library of Alexandria, and Quaitbay Castle, built on the remains of the legendary Pharos lighthouse. Stroll through the city's fascinating streets, enjoy the sunshine and charming beaches, and feast on fresh local seafood.

Visit the Catacombs of Kom-el-Shoqafa, which date back to the Greco-Roman period and became the most important burial site in Egypt, as well as Pompey's Pillar and the Serapeum, the Temple of the god Serapis.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Alexandria, Cairo
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Alexandria's Historic Landmarks and Mediterranean Charm

  • Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Cairo and marvel at the Mediterranean Sea as you ride to Alexandria in an air-conditioned vehicle.

  • Stroll through its fascinating streets.

  • Visit the Catacombs of Kom-el-Shoqafa, which date back to the Greco-Roman period and became the most important burial site in Egypt, as well as Pompey's Pillar and the Serapeum, the Temple of the god Serapis.

  • Proceed to the Library of Alexandria.

  • Continue to Quaitbay Castle, built over the remains of the legendary Pharos Lighthouse by the Mamluk Sultan Qaitbey in 1480.

  • Relish a fresh seafood lunch at a local restaurant.

  • Transfer back to your hotel.

Mediterranean Sea, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Catacombs of Kom-el-Shoqafa, Quaitbay Castle

Where this trip takes you

Mediterranean Sea, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Catacombs of Kom-el-Shoqafa, Quaitbay Castle

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

  • Pickup service from your hotel and back

  • Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle

  • Qualified English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide

  • Main entrance fees for the sites

  • Lunch at a local restaurant

  • Bottled water

  • All taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

  • Extra tickets for the mentioned sites

  • Gratuities

  • Shopping

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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