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10-Hour Alexandria Sightseeing Tour from Cairo with Egyptologist

10 Hours Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See the rock-cut Roman catacombs and the ruins of a Roman temple complex
  • 02 Explore the Qaitbay Citadel on the Alexandria waterfront
  • 03 Visit the renowned Bibliotheca Alexandrina
  • 04 Marvel at the magnificence of Montazah Palace

Sign up for an incredible excursion to the ancient city of Alexandria, visiting its famous sites such as Pompey's Pillar, the Roman Catacombs, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and the Qaitbay Citadel. Also admire the magnificence of Montazah Palace on this full-day trip from Cairo.

On arrival, visit Pompey's Pillar, which was constructed in honour of Emperor Diocletian in the 4th century.

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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

Alexandria Highlights Tour from Cairo

  • Connect with your tour guide, who will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo and transfer you to Alexandria (approximately 3 hours).
  • On arrival, visit Pompey's Pillar, which was constructed in honour of Emperor Diocletian in the 4th century.
  • Then, head to the Catacombs, the largest Roman cemetery, consisting of three levels cut into the rock.
  • Have lunch at a local restaurant in Alexandria.
  • Move to the Qaitbay Citadel, which was built on the site of the ancient Pharaohs' lighthouse of Alexandria.
  • Later, go to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
  • Finally, explore Montazah Palace and return to Cairo.

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

  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pick-up from the hotel and return
  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide

What's Not Included

  • Entry tickets
  • Lunch
  • Tipping

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothes

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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