1-Day Alexandria Heritage Tour from Cairo with Roman Landmarks

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the Catacombs, one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages
• 02 Spend time at the famous Library of Alexandria
• 03 See Pompey's Pillar, one of the last standing monuments of Roman Egypt
• 04 Take a walk through the Citadel of Qaitbay on the Mediterranean Sea
• 05 Enjoy views of the Mediterranean Sea

Go on a 1-day tour to the historic city of Alexandria and check out famous Egyptian landmarks. Travel from Cairo to Alexandria to visit the Catacombs, Pompey's Pillar, the legendary Library of Alexandria, and the famous Citadel of Qaitbay. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and learn about the city's rich heritage from your tour guide.

Check out the Catacombs, the largest Roman cemetery in the world.

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 No

Cities Alexandria, Cairo

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Day Trip to Alexandria's Historic Landmarks

• Travel from your hotel in Cairo to Alexandria with your tour guide/driver.
• Visit Pompey's Pillar, which dates back to the 4th century and is the largest and only known pillar currently standing from Roman Egypt. It is a beautiful, tall pillar that stands 82 feet high. The pillar was built to honour Emperor Diocletian in AD 297. Touted as the 'newest' of the ancient places to visit, this is a great place to explore.
• Check out the Catacombs, the largest Roman cemetery in the world. It has three levels of tombs carved out of a rock face. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages and an amazing place to appreciate the vast history of Egypt.
• Have lunch at a local restaurant.
• Explore the Qaitbay Citadel, a fort built on the Mediterranean Sea in 1477. This stunning structure is not only one of the most important forts on the Mediterranean Sea but also an architectural marvel.
• Travel to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the modern library that is the heart of Alexandrian culture today.
• Drive back to your hotel in Cairo after an adventurous day in Alexandria.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private transportation
• Local Egyptian tour guide
• Bottled water
• Pick-up and drop-off services
• All taxes

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees
• Tipping

What to bring

• Camera
• Snacks
• Comfortable shoes

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cairo, Egypt

Tour start

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.