12-Hour Alexandria City Tour from Cairo with Catacombs and Qaitbay

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Alexandria's historic landmarks, including Pompey's Pillar and Qaitbay Citadel
• 02 Visit the fascinating Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and the Roman Theatre
• 03 Enjoy a guided tour of the renowned Alexandria Library and Jewellery Museum
• 04 Travel from Cairo to Egypt's second capital city on a full-day excursion

Visit Alexandria on a 12-hour tour from Cairo and explore Egypt's second capital city. Discover its historic landmarks, including the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, the Roman Theatre, the Jewellery Museum, Qaitbay Citadel, and the renowned library. This journey offers a glimpse into the city of pharaohs and kings, whose legacy remains for the world to cherish.

Discover its historic landmarks, including the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, the Roman Theatre, the Jewellery Museum, Qaitbay Citadel, and the renowned library.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Alexandria, Cairo

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Alexandria Highlights Tour from Cairo

• Pick-up from your hotel after breakfast at 7:00 am.

• After a 15-minute break, begin the journey to Alexandria from Cairo via the desert road.

• Visit the Catacombs, Pompey's Pillar, the Roman Theatre, the Jewellery Museum, Qaitbay Citadel, and the library.

• Have lunch.

• Return to Cairo.

• Drop off at your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Egyptian tour guide

• Tickets

• Transportation

• Lunch

What's Not Included

• Tips

• Drinks

What to bring

• Walking shoes

• Sunglasses

• A jacket during winter

Know before you go

• Wear walking shoes and sunglasses, or a jacket during winter.

• The tour can also be organized at short notice.

• Ideally, it is better if the trip falls on a Friday.

• It is also possible to stay overnight in Alexandria.

• Pick-up from Alexandria Airport is also possible.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cairo, Egypt

Tour start

12 متفرع من ش رأس التين، الانفوشى، Karmouz, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.