Egypt · City Tours

1-Day Alexandria Highlights Tour from Cairo with Egyptologist Guide

1 Day Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the gigantic Roman Theatre and its beautiful galleries, mosaic flooring, and surrounding Roman villas and baths
02 Visit the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, a remarkable burial complex with tombs on three levels
03 See the world-famous Alexandria Library, once one of the most important libraries in the world
04 Pay your respects at the mosque of El Mursi Abu Al-Abbas, home to the tomb of the famous Sufi saint
05 Catch a glimpse of the majestic Qaitbay Citadel, a 14th-century defensive fortress

Appreciate the historic city of Alexandria on a full-day trip from Cairo or Giza, visiting its magnificent Roman Theatre, the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, and the world-famous Alexandria Library. Also, take a walk around the great mosque of El Mursi Abu Al-Abbas and look out for the impenetrable Qaitbay Citadel. This tour offers a well-rounded introduction to Alexandria's Roman, Islamic, and modern landmarks in a single day.

Appreciate the historic city of Alexandria on a full-day trip from Cairo or Giza, visiting its magnificent Roman Theatre, the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, and the world-famous Alexandria Library.

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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 Yes

Cities Alexandria, Cairo, Giza

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Alexandria Highlights Day Trip from Cairo

At 6:00 am, get picked up from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza by your tour guide and drive to Alexandria, 220 km away from Cairo.
Arrive in Alexandria around 10:00 am and explore the Roman Theatre, which has a capacity of 800 spectators. See several beautiful galleries, a section of mosaic flooring, and a pleasure garden surrounded by Roman villas and baths.
Visit the famous Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, regarded as one of the seven wonders of the world. This complex possesses tombs on three levels, a Tri-cilium where relatives used to sit on stone benches to feast the dead, a centre with reliefs of bearded serpents, and statues of Sobek and Anubis wearing Roman armour.
Then, proceed to Alexandria Library, which was once the largest and one of the most important libraries in the world.
Also, see Qaitbay Citadel from the outside, a defensive fortress built in the 14th century.
Head to El Mursi Abu Al-Abbas, a mosque that houses the tomb of the famous Sufi saint Abul Abbas al-Mursi.
End your tour with a drop-off at your hotel in Cairo or Giza.