Egypt · City Tours

10-Hour Alexandria Tour from Cairo with Roman Theater and Catacombs

10 Hours Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Tour around the famous Qaitbay Citadel
  • 02 Marvel at the incredible Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa
  • 03 Visit the Roman Theater with its marble seating and mosaic flooring
  • 04 Enjoy a free walk along the Alexandria Corniche

Sign up for an incredible excursion to the ancient city of Alexandria and visit its famous sites, including the Roman Theater, El Mursi Abu Elabas, and the Qaitbay Citadel. Admire the magnificence of the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa and visit the Alexandria Library on this full-day trip from Cairo.

Arrive in Alexandria at around 10:00 am and start your day tour by visiting the Roman Theater, a theatre with marble seats for up to 800 spectators, galleries, a section of mosaic flooring, and a pleasure garden surrounded by Roman villas and baths.

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, Giza
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Alexandria Highlights Day Tour

  • The tour starts at 07:00 am with pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza by the guide, followed by a transfer in a private A/C vehicle to Alexandria, which is 220 k/m away from Cairo.
  • Arrive in Alexandria at around 10:00 am and start your day tour by visiting the Roman Theater, a theatre with marble seats for up to 800 spectators, galleries, a section of mosaic flooring, and a pleasure garden surrounded by Roman villas and baths.
  • Then, head to the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, tombs on three levels that also contain the Tri-cilium, where relatives sit on stone benches to feast the dead, as well as a center with reliefs of bearded serpents. Inside are 2nd-century AD statues of Sobek and Anubis wearing Roman armor.
  • Next, proceed to the Alexandria Library, and also visit Qaytbay Citadel and El Mursi Abu Elabas from the outside, where you can enjoy a free walk on the Corniche.

Lunch is included between visits at a local restaurant, based on a full meal for each person, but beverages are not included.

Roman Theater, Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Where this trip takes you

Roman Theater, Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Bibliotheca Alexandrina

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Cairo 3 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private A/C car
  • Tour guide
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Lunch

What's Not Included

  • Tipping
  • Personal items
  • Entry fees

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Cairo, مصر
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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