8-Hour Alexandria Day Tour with Catacombs and Qaitbay Citadel

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the legendary Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a symbol of knowledge and enlightenment
• 02 Explore the breathtaking Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, an ancient cemetery blending Egyptian and Greco-Roman architectural styles
• 03 Marvel at the imposing Citadel of Qaitbay, a medieval fortress standing proudly on the Mediterranean coast
• 04 Discover Pompey's Pillar, a monument honouring Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century
• 05 Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Alexandria

Explore Alexandria's rich history and cultural heritage on this captivating day tour through one of Egypt's most legendary cities. Visit remarkable landmarks such as Pompey's Pillar, the Catacombs, the Citadel of Qaitbay, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and discover a destination where ancient wonders meet modern marvels. With lunch at a local restaurant included, this experience offers a well-rounded introduction to Alexandria's splendour.

Afterwards, you will visit the Catacombs, the most significant Roman cemetery, with three levels cut into the rock.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

City Alexandria

Languages Arabic, English, French, German, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Alexandria Highlights with Pompey's Pillar and Qaitbay Citadel

• Your tour manager will pick you up from your hotel.
• Your first stop will be Pompey's Pillar, constructed in honour of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Originally part of the Temple of Serapis, it was once a magnificent structure that rivalled the Soma and the Caesarean.
• Afterwards, you will visit the Catacombs, the most significant Roman cemetery, with three levels cut into the rock.
• You will have lunch at a local restaurant in Alexandria before visiting the Qaitbay Citadel, built on the site of the ancient pharaohs' Lighthouse of Alexandria, and then continue to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
• Finally, you will drive back to your hotel in Alexandria.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up services from your hotel in Alexandria and return
• Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places
• Transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
• A bottle of water during your trip
• English-speaking guide during the tour
• Lunch during your tour
• All taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

• Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
• Tipping

What to bring

• Passport

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Alexandria, Egypt

Tour start

Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.