Full-Day Alexandria City Tour with Catacombs and Qaitbay Citadel

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and their blend of pharaonic, Greek, and Roman art
• 02 See Pompey's Pillar, the tallest ancient monument in Alexandria
• 03 Visit the Castle of Qaitbay, a fifteenth-century fortress on the site of the Alexandria Lighthouse
• 04 Discover the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a tribute to the ancient Great Library of Alexandria

Explore Alexandria's cultural and heritage highlights on this full-day tour, beginning with the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and their remarkable blend of pharaonic, Greek, and Roman art. Continue to Pompey's Pillar, the tallest ancient monument in Alexandria, and the imposing Castle of Qaitbay, a fifteenth-century fortress built on the site of the legendary Alexandria Lighthouse. The tour concludes at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a tribute to the ancient Great Library of Alexandria.

Make your way to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and admire the Alexandrian necropolis, with its fusion of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman art.

From the itinerary

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, Giza

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Alexandria's Historic Highlights

• Meet your tour guide at a pre-decided location and start your tour at 6:00 AM.

• Make your way to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and admire the Alexandrian necropolis, with its fusion of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman art.

• Marvel at the mighty Pompey's Pillar, considered the largest ancient monument in Alexandria.

• Proceed to the Castle of Qaitbay, a fifteenth-century defensive fortress built on the site of the legendary Alexandria Lighthouse.

• Conclude your tour with a visit to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a commemoration of the ancient Great Library of Alexandria.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Air-conditioned private car
• English-speaking Alexandria tour guide
• Bottled water

What's Not Included

• All entrance fees
• Personal expenses
• Tips and gratuities

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hotel in Cairo or Giza

Tour start

Al Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.