11-Hour Alexandria Tour from Cairo with Catacombs and Qaitbey Citadel

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the ancient Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
• 02 Marvel at the historic Pompey's Pillar monument
• 03 Visit the impressive Roman Amphitheater ruins
• 04 Discover the iconic Qaitbey Citadel fortress

Experience a private full-day trip from Cairo to Alexandria with a three-hour drive each way. Visit the ancient Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, marvel at Pompey's Pillar, explore the Roman Amphitheater, and admire the Qaitbey Citadel. The tour also includes lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Cairo.

Visit the ancient Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, marvel at Pompey's Pillar, explore the Roman Amphitheater, and admire the Qaitbey Citadel.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Alexandria, Cairo

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Full-Day Alexandria Highlights from Cairo

• You will be picked up from your hotel in Cairo.
• Drive to Alexandria to visit the following places:
  • Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
  • Pompey's Pillar
  • Roman Amphitheater
  • Qaitbey Citadel
• Lunch at a local restaurant.
• Drive back to Cairo.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private A/C car
• Private guide
• Entrance fees
• Lunch
• 2 bottles of water per guest

What's Not Included

• Tipping
• Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

What to bring

• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Comfortable shoes
• Modest clothes

Know before you go

• The tour is private.
• Private A/C car.
• Private Egyptologist.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Your hotel in Cairo

Tour start

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.