Egypt · Archaeology

10-Hour Alexandria Tour from Cairo with Greco-Roman Highlights

10 Hours Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, considered one of the wonders of the Middle Ages
  • 02 Visit Kom el-Dikka, home to the only known Roman amphitheatre in Egypt
  • 03 Stop at Qaitbey's Citadel, one of Alexandria's most important 15th-century strongholds
  • 04 Marvel at Abu Al-Abbas Al-Mursi, Alexandria's largest mosque, from the outside
  • 05 Explore the modern Alexandria Library and its link to the city's ancient scholarly legacy

Enjoy a full-day tour of Alexandria from Cairo, visiting the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, the Roman Amphitheatre, Qaitbey's Citadel, Abu Al-Abbas Al-Mursi Mosque, and the modern Alexandria Library. Learn about the different periods of Egyptian history and the Greco-Roman influence on this city as you explore some of its most important landmarks. This tour combines archaeology, architecture, and culture in one of Egypt's most historic coastal cities.

Discover the beauty of the Greco-Roman civilization by visiting the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, considered one of the wonders of the Middle Ages.

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
Cities Alexandria, Cairo
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Explore Alexandria's Greco-Roman and Coastal Landmarks

  • Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Cairo around 7:00 am and travel to Alexandria, a drive of about 3 to 3.5 hours.

  • Discover the beauty of the Greco-Roman civilization by visiting the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, considered one of the wonders of the Middle Ages.

  • See the Roman Amphitheatre, located in the heart of Alexandria. Kom el-Dikka is an extensive Roman theatrical and residential complex. It includes the only known Roman amphitheatre in Egypt, an impressively well-preserved structure composed of thirteen terraces. It was constructed in the traditional Greek style.

  • Stop at Qaitbey's Citadel for photos. It is considered one of the most important defensive strongholds not only in Egypt but also along the Mediterranean Sea coast, and it formed an important part of the fortification system of Alexandria in the 15th century A.D.

  • Marvel at Abu Al-Abbas Al-Mursi, Alexandria's largest mosque, from the outside.

  • End the tour with a visit to the modern Alexandria Library. The old library was famous all over the world for its vast collection of books covering different sciences and literature. It was damaged several times during the Greco-Roman period until it eventually vanished.

Make your way back to your hotel in Cairo.

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Kom El Deka amphitheatre, Citadel of Qaitbay

Where this trip takes you

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Kom El Deka amphitheatre, Citadel of Qaitbay

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cairo 2 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Alexandria tour guide

  • Air-conditioned private vehicle

  • Round-trip transfer

  • Lunch at Sea View Restaurant

  • Main entrance fees

  • Bottled mineral water

  • Tourism Police permission

  • Tax

What's Not Included

  • Accommodation

  • Extra entry ticket to the inside of Qaitbey Citadel

  • Extra entry ticket to the optional museums inside Alexandria Library

  • Any other meals or beverages

  • Tipping

  • Personal expenses

  • Anything not mentioned above

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 10 hours finish where they began, in Cairo.

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