Egypt · City Tours

8-Hour Alexandria Highlights Tour with Catacombs and Bibliotheca

8 Hours Round trip from Alexandria Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Graeco-Roman Catacombs of Kom Shoqafa from the 1st century A.D.
02 See Pompey's Pillar, dating back to the 3rd century A.D., and its surrounding monuments
03 Visit the ultra-modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina on Alexandria's seafront
04 Discover Qaitbey Fort and enjoy the refreshing sea breeze

Explore Alexandria's Graeco-Roman Catacombs of Kom Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, and the surrounding monuments on this 8-hour tour. Visit the seafront Qaitbey Fort and the ultra-modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and enjoy the charm of old-world cafes, beaches, and the city's famous seafood. This tour brings together some of Alexandria's most remarkable landmarks in a single day.

Explore Alexandria's Graeco-Roman Catacombs of Kom Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, and the surrounding monuments on this 8-hour tour.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Alexandria

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Alexandria Landmarks and Seafront Highlights

Pick up by your driver and tour guide on time and start the tour.
Visit the Graeco-Roman Catacombs of Kom Shoqafa, dating back to the 1st century A.D., and then Pompey's Pillar, which dates back to the 3rd century A.D., along with the surrounding monuments.
Head over to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Please note that Tuesday is its day off.
Enjoy lunch at a seafood restaurant, as seafood is one of the remarkable things in Alexandria (optional).
Explore Qaitbey Fort and take in the outstanding sea breeze.
Return to your hotel or to the port.