Egypt · Archaeology

8-Hour Alexandria Highlights Tour from Cairo with Seaside Lunch

8 Hours Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Citadel of Al-Ashraf Qaitbay on the ruins of the famous Alexandria Lighthouse
02 Explore the tombs of Kom El Shoqafa, one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages
03 See the renowned Library of Alexandria, a major cultural and scientific centre
04 Enjoy lunch at a famous Alexandria restaurant overlooking the sea

Take this full-day excursion from Cairo to Alexandria on the Mediterranean coast and discover some of the city's most important ancient landmarks. Visit the Citadel of Al-Ashraf Qaitbay, built on the ruins of the famous Alexandria Lighthouse, explore the tombs of Kom El Shoqafa - one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages - and see the renowned Library of Alexandria. This tour combines archaeology, history, and Alexandria's coastal atmosphere in a single day.

You will start by visiting the tombs of Kom el Shoqafa and the royal cemetery at Kom el Shoqafa, a historical archaeological site considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World still existing in Alexandria today.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Alexandria, Cairo, Giza

Languages Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Full-Day Alexandria Highlights from Cairo

Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel at 7 am, or at the agreed time, to begin an unforgettable trip to Alexandria, located 220 km north of Cairo on the Mediterranean coast. This amazing and picturesque full-day tour takes you to some of the most prominent landmarks of ancient Greek Alexandria.

You will start by visiting the tombs of Kom el Shoqafa and the royal cemetery at Kom el Shoqafa, a historical archaeological site considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World still existing in Alexandria today.

Then, explore Qaitbay Castle, built by Sultan Al-Ashraf Seif al-Din Qaitbay on the ruins of the famous Alexandria Lighthouse.

Next, continue to the large and famous Library of Alexandria, considered one of the region's largest cultural and scientific centres specializing in literature, civilization, science, and the arts, attracting scholars from all over the world. Afterwards, enjoy lunch at one of Alexandria's famous restaurants overlooking the sea before returning to Cairo.