Egypt · Archaeology

10-Hour Alexandria Tour from Cairo with Ancient Landmarks

10 Hours Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa and the Royal Cemetery
02 See Pompey's Pillar, one of Alexandria's best-known ancient monuments
03 Explore the Citadel of Qaitbay on the site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria
04 Stroll through the Alexandria Library, a major cultural and scientific centre

Enjoy a full-day tour from Cairo to Alexandria and explore some of the city's most famous historical landmarks on the Mediterranean coast. Visit the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages, see Pompey's Pillar, and discover the Citadel of Qaitbay, built on the ruins of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria. You will also stroll through the complex of the Alexandria Library, one of Egypt's greatest cultural and scientific centres, before returning to Cairo.

Visit the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa and the Royal Cemetery of Kom El-Shoqafa, a historical archaeological site considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Alexandria, Cairo

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Alexandria Highlights from Cairo

Meet your tour guide, who will pick you up from Cairo and drive to Alexandria, located 220 km northwest on the Mediterranean coast.
Visit the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa and the Royal Cemetery of Kom El-Shoqafa, a historical archaeological site considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages.
See Pompey's Pillar, a Roman triumphal column and one of the best-known ancient monuments still standing in Alexandria today. It is the last of the remaining relics of the Seraphim, and the pillar was erected in honour of Emperor Diocletian. Lunch will be served at a good-quality restaurant during the day.
Continue to the Citadel of Qaitbay, built on the ruins of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qaitbay.
Go to the large and famous Alexandria Library, reconstructed in Selsela at Shatby beside the conference centre. The library is one of the greatest cultural and scientific centres specializing in literature, civilization, sciences, and arts of the area, attracting scholars from all over the world. Finally, you will be escorted by your guide and transported back to your hotel in Cairo.