6-Hour Alexandria Highlights Tour with Catacombs, Library and Qeitbay

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 See the Library of Alexandria beside the location of the ancient one
• 02 Explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, an underground tomb from the 2nd century A.D.
• 03 Visit Qeitbay Fort near the site of Alexandria's ancient lighthouse
• 04 Admire Saint Mark's Cathedral, the biggest Coptic Orthodox cathedral in the city
• 05 Stop at the oldest and biggest mosque in Alexandria

Embark on a concise 6-hour tour of Alexandria, Egypt, with comfortable pick-up and a journey through the city's layered past. Explore the ancient Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar or the Serapeum temple, and the Roman amphitheater before visiting Saint Mark's Cathedral. Continue to the modern Library of Alexandria, built near the site of the old one, and Qeitbay Fort, set close to the location of the ancient lighthouse. The tour also includes a visit to the city's oldest and biggest mosque.

Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, an underground tomb dating back to the 2nd century A.D.

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

City Alexandria

Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Alexandria's Ancient Sites, Library and Fort

• Start with pick-up from your accommodation in a comfortable vehicle.
• Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, an underground tomb dating back to the 2nd century A.D.
• Proceed to Pompey's Pillar or the Serapeum temple, dating back to the 2nd century B.C.
• Explore the Roman amphitheater dating back to the 3rd century A.D., representing a complete Roman community.
• Enjoy a quick visit to Saint Mark's, the biggest Coptic Orthodox cathedral in the city.
• Drive to the Library of Alexandria, a modern library built close to the old one.
• Admire the splendid design of the building and visit the library's free modern galleries.
• Visit Qeitbay Fort, a 15th-century A.D. fort built close to the location of the ancient city's lighthouse.
• Explore the oldest and biggest mosque in the city.
• Return to the starting point to finish the tour, or request to be dropped off at a different location.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Pick-up and drop-off service is offered mainly within the city of Alexandria
• Guiding services
• All service charges and taxes
• Activities included:
  • Panoramic view of the old eastern city harbour
  • Exploration of Saint Mark Cathedral's hidden galleries
  • Visit to the biggest and oldest mosque in the city

What's Not Included

• Lunch
• Any extras not mentioned in the program
• Tipping
• Entrance fees

What to bring

• Passport
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• Comfortable shoes
• Water

Know before you go

• Historical tour of old downtown Alexandria:
  • Founded by Alexander the Great in 332 B.C.
  • Encounter less-visited spots not included in regular itineraries.
  • Optional local food experience may be available during the tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Alexandria, Egypt

Tour start

Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.