Egypt · City Tours

12-Hour Alexandria Highlights Tour from Cairo or Giza with Lunch

12 Hours Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at the Catacombs of Kom el Shokafa, the largest cemetery for Romans
02 Visit Pompey's Pillar, one of Alexandria's historic landmarks
03 Explore Abu al-Abbas Mosque, dedicated to the 13th-century saint Abul Abbas al-Mursi
04 See the Alexandria Library from the inside

Take a 12-hour trip from Cairo or Giza to discover Alexandria's most famous landmarks with the convenience of hotel pick-up and drop-off. Visit the Catacombs of Kom el Shokafa, see Pompey's Pillar from the outside, and explore the Alexandria Library from the inside. Continue to Abu al-Abbas Mosque, El Nabi Daniel Mosque, the old city center of Alexandria, and Stanley Bridge, then stop at the biggest supermarket in Alexandria before returning to your hotel in Cairo.

Start your tour by exploring the Catacombs of Kom el Shokafa, the largest cemetery for Romans.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

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

Day 01

Alexandria Highlights Tour from Cairo or Giza

Get picked up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza at 7:00 a.m. by an English-speaking tour guide and travel by air-conditioned van to Alexandria.
Start your tour by exploring the Catacombs of Kom el Shokafa, the largest cemetery for Romans.
Continue the day with a photo stop at Pompey's Pillar from the outside.
See the Alexandria Library from the inside.
Enjoy traditional Egyptian food at a nearby restaurant.
Visit Abu al-Abbas Mosque, the old city center of Alexandria, Stanley Bridge, and El Nabi Daniel Mosque, which is related to Alexander the Great.
Proceed to the biggest supermarket in Alexandria, where prices are cheaper than in Cairo.
End your tour with a drive back to your hotel in Cairo.