10-Hour Private Alexandria Tour from Cairo with Ancient Landmarks

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Alexandria's ancient, Roman, Islamic, and royal landmarks in one day
• 02 Visit the world-renowned Library of Alexandria and the President Sadat Museum
• 03 See the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, and the Roman Amphitheater
• 04 View the Citadel of Qaitbay on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria
• 05 Stroll along the old harbour and Corniche with views of fishing boats and traditional fishermen

Embark on a 10-hour private tour from Cairo to Alexandria and discover a rich mix of ancient, Roman, Islamic, and royal landmarks. Visit the world-renowned Library of Alexandria, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, and the Roman Amphitheater, then continue to the Citadel of Qaitbay, the old harbour, and the Corniche. The experience also includes Montazah Palace Gardens, with views of King Farouk's royal palace and the royal beaches of the queens.

Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the largest Roman cemetery, consisting of three levels cut into the rock.

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 Yes

Cities Alexandria, Cairo

Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Private Alexandria Highlights Tour from Cairo

• Pick up from your hotel in Cairo and travel to Alexandria.
• Begin the tour with a visit to the Library of Alexandria, one of the most extensive libraries in the world, with 8 million books.
• Explore the President Sadat Museum and the open court, where you can see statues of Alexander the Great and Ptolemy the First.
• Learn about the library's design from the outside and stop for photos.
• Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the largest Roman cemetery, consisting of three levels cut into the rock.
• Drive by Pompey's Pillar and stop for a photo opportunity.
• Explore the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria, including displays of sunken monuments.
• Pass through the oldest market area in Mansheya and see the traditional women's and gold markets.
• View the Citadel of Qaitbay from the outside, built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.
• Capture photos at the old harbour and Corniche, observing fishing boats and traditional fishermen.
• Continue to Montazah Palace Gardens, the royal gardens of King Farouk.
• Pause for a photo opportunity at King Farouk's royal palace and explore the royal beaches of the queens.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Qualified Egyptologist guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transport by air-conditioned car

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees
• Lunch meal
• Gratuities
• Additional fees apply for pickup from the airport area.

What to bring

• Passport/ID

Know before you go

• Note: Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays, Saturdays, and public holidays. A ticket is required to enter the reading area.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Alexandria, Egypt

Tour start

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.