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Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo – Catacombs, Citadel & Library
Cairo
About
Escape Cairo for a day and discover Alexandria on a private guided tour. Travel to Egypt’s Mediterranean city and explore a unique blend of ancient history and coastal charm.
Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a fascinating mix of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman styles, and see Pompey’s Pillar, one of the largest Roman monuments in Egypt. Continue to the seaside Citadel of Qaitbay, built on the site of the ancient lighthouse, and explore the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
Enjoy a relaxing seafood lunch by the Mediterranean Sea.
✔ Fully private tour (no rushing) ✔ Professional Egyptologist guide ✔ Comfortable A/C transport ✔ All entrance fees included ✔ No shopping stops
Travel time from ...
Highlights
From 10 hours to 12 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 10 hours to 12 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lunch at a local restaurant
All taxes and service charges
Bottled water during the tour
All entrance fees to mentioned sites
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Cairo
Professional tour guide
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Personal expenses
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo – Catacombs, Citadel & Library
Cairo
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$99.00
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About
Escape Cairo for a day and discover Alexandria on a private guided tour. Travel to Egypt’s Mediterranean city and explore a unique blend of ancient history and coastal charm.
Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a fascinating mix of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman styles, and see Pompey’s Pillar, one of the largest Roman monuments in Egypt. Continue to the seaside Citadel of Qaitbay, built on the site of the ancient lighthouse, and explore the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
Enjoy a relaxing seafood lunch by the Mediterranean Sea.
✔ Fully private tour (no rushing) ✔ Professional Egyptologist guide ✔ Comfortable A/C transport ✔ All entrance fees included ✔ No shopping stops
Travel time from ...
Highlights
From 10 hours to 12 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 10 hours to 12 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lunch at a local restaurant
All taxes and service charges
Bottled water during the tour
All entrance fees to mentioned sites
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Cairo
Professional tour guide
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Personal expenses
Itinerary
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Cairo
Your day begins with pick-up from your hotel in Cairo, followed by a comfortable drive north to the Mediterranean city of Alexandria.
3 hours
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Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Continue to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the largest Roman burial site in Egypt. Explore three underground levels carved into the rock, featuring a unique mix of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman art and architecture.
1 hour
3
Pompey's Pillar
Visit Pompey’s Pillar, an impressive granite column built in honor of Emperor Diocletian in the 4th century AD. It originally stood within the Serapeum Temple and remains one of Alexandria’s most iconic ancient monuments.
45 minutes
4
Qaitbay Citadel
Visit the Qaitbay Citadel, a 15th-century fortress built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria—once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
2 hours
5
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Explore the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the modern architectural masterpiece inspired by the ancient Library of Alexandria. Discover its exhibitions, museums, and impressive reading halls.
1 hour
6
Cairo
Return to Cairo
After exploring Alexandria’s highlights, you will be comfortably transferred back to your hotel in Cairo.
