Egypt · City Tours

6-Hour Alexandria Tour from Cairo with Library and Qaitbay Citadel

6 Hours Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See the famous Bibliotheca Alexandrina and its open court statues
02 Visit the Roman Amphitheater with its display of sunken monuments
03 Explore Alexandria's old downtown on a walking tour through the city center
04 See Qaitbay Citadel on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria
05 Stroll through Montazah Palace Gardens and photograph King Farouk's palace

Embark on a 6-hour tour from Cairo to discover Alexandria's most iconic landmarks, from the famous Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the Roman Amphitheater to St. Mark's Church and the old downtown. See the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria at Qaitbay Citadel, stroll through Montazah Palace Gardens, and pause for views of Stanley Bridge. This tour combines the city's classical heritage, religious landmarks, and modern highlights in a concise day trip.

Embark on a 6-hour tour from Cairo to discover Alexandria's most iconic landmarks, from the famous Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the Roman Amphitheater to St. Mark's Church and the old downtown.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Alexandria, Cairo

Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Alexandria Library, Amphitheater and Citadel Discovery

Be picked up by your tour guide from your hotel.
Head to the Library of Alexandria, the most extensive library in the world.
Visit the open court of the library, where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the First.
Visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria with its display of sunken monuments.
Visit the Church of St. Mark, the oldest church in Africa.
Explore the old downtown of Alexandria, walking through the old city center.
Visit Abbo Elabbas Mosque.
See the outside of Qaitbay Castle, built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.
Take a photo stop at Qaitbay Castle.
Visit Montazah Palace Gardens, the royal gardens of King Farouk.
Pause for a photo of King Farouk's royal palace and the royal beaches of the queens.
Pass by the famous Stanley Bridge, a modern landmark of Alexandria.
Travel back to your hotel in Cairo in comfort.