Egypt · City Tours

9-Hour Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo with Library and Catacombs

9 Hours Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, Alexandria's most famous tomb
02 See Roman marble seating and mosaic flooring at the Roman Theatre
03 Visit the Alexandria Library, the second-biggest library in the world
04 Discover the famous Qaitbay Citadel and stroll along the Corniche

Visit Alexandria with ease from Cairo on this full-day private tour. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle and spend the day exploring the city's main sites, including the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, the Roman Theatre, Alexandria Library, Qaitbay Citadel, and the Corniche. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before returning directly to your hotel in Cairo or Giza at the end of the day.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Alexandria, Cairo, Giza

Languages Arabic, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Full-Day Alexandria Highlights Tour

At 7:00 am, our expert tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza, holding a sign with your name. You will then travel by private air-conditioned car to Alexandria, about 220 km from Cairo. The drive takes around 2.5 hours.
Visit the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, where you can see Roman art mixed with ancient Egyptian art in one place. This is the most famous tomb in Alexandria, with three levels and a unique design.
Then, visit the Roman Theatre, made of marble stones, with a floor that features an extensive section of mosaic.
Visit Alexandria Library, the second-biggest library in the world.
Visit Qaitbay Citadel and enjoy a free walk around the Corniche.
Then, you will have lunch during the day at a local restaurant. Lunch is included, but beverages are not.
Around 18:00, we will return to your hotel.

Note: The Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays and Saturdays, so you can only take photos from the outside.