Egypt · Archaeology

11-Hour Alexandria Highlights Tour from Cairo with Qaitbay Fort

11 Hours Round trip from Cairo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the 2nd-century Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
02 Admire Pompey's Pillar, a 27 m red Aswan granite column
03 Visit the Great Library of Alexandria, one of antiquity's great learning centres
04 Discover Qaitbay Fort on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria

Explore Alexandria's rich history on a guided tour from Cairo, visiting the 2nd-century Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, and the Great Library of Alexandria. Continue to Qaitbay Fort, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This private experience combines archaeology, classical history, and Alexandria's most iconic landmarks in a full-day outing.

Continue to Qaitbay Fort, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

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 No

Cities Alexandria, Aswan, Cairo

Languages Arabic, English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Full-Day Alexandria Highlights from Cairo

7:00 AM - Meet your tour representative in the hotel lobby in Cairo.
9:30 AM - Start your tour with a visit to the catacombs, which date back to the 2nd century and feature a mixture of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman art.
10:40 AM - Proceed to Pompey's Pillar, an approximately 27 m red Aswan granite column with a circumference of 9 m, constructed in honour of Emperor Diocletian.
11:30 AM - Visit the Great Library of Alexandria, which was probably established by Ptolemy I (305-285 BC) and was the most important learning centre in ancient times.
12:20 PM - Have lunch at a local restaurant at your own expense.
1:40 PM - Continue to Qaitbay Fort, where the ancient lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, once stood.
3:30 PM - After Qaitbay Fort, return to your hotel in Cairo.

Where this trip takes you

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, Qaitbay Fort

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Cairo 3 cities · 11 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private tour
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Private English-speaking guide
Guide entrance fees
Air-conditioned car
A professional driver
Police permission for this tour
One bottle of mineral water for each participant

What's Not Included

Entrance fees
Parking fees (if needed)
Meals
Beverages during meals
Optional activities
Personal expenses (e.g. shopping)
Tipping

What to bring

A valid bank credit card

Know before you go

This is a private tour; only your group will participate.
Your tour can be customized according to your needs and preferences; tell your guide what you want.
For this day tour, an additional $15 will be charged on the spot for each person.
In the case of a booking for one person only, an additional $20 will be charged on the spot for each tour day.
Tickets for tourist sites are purchased with a bank card, not Egyptian cash. Please bring a valid bank credit card to purchase tickets if visits require an entry ticket.
If any emergency occurs and I cannot conduct the day tour, I must provide another guide without requesting any additional amount.
Private French-speaking guide available if needed.

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