Private tour to Alexandria from Cairo

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa

  your guide will pick you up from your pick up location then you will go ahead to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa which are important enough that UNESCO has named them a World Heritage Site. In the catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, you can find artifacts from many different times that have been kept in great shape. Some of these things are ancient Egyptian and Roman tomb inscriptions. In the year 1900, a donkey accident led to the discovery of carved tombs and burial chambers in a cave. Upon arrival, explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, an architectural masterpiece displaying over 100,000 artifacts — many exhibited for the first time. • Marvel at the complete Tutankhamun Collection, showcased together for the first time since its discovery. • Stand before the grand staircase, flanked by colossal ancient statues. • See highlights like the Ramses II colossus, royal mummies, and interactive digital displays that bring ancient Egypt to life.

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Bibliotheca Alexandrina

  Then you will go ahead with your guide to Alexandria’s ancient library which was one of the greatest of all classical institutions, and while replacing it might seem a Herculean task, the new Bibliotheca Alexandrina manages this with aplomb. Opened in 2002, this impressive piece of modern architecture is a deliberate attempt to rekindle the brilliance of the original centre of learning and culture. The complex has become one of Egypt’s major cultural venues and a stage for numerous international performers, and is home to a collection of brilliant museums. You will visit president Saddat Museum and impressions of Alexandria Museum.

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi

  you will also visit the biggest mosque in the city: the Abu al-Abbas Mosque, and the strangest sight outside it: an old funfair where children play on very antique funfair rides and eat candy floss.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 4
  Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral

  Then you will visit the church of St. Mark – the oldest church in Africa. Through your drive you will see the old downtown and the local historical architecture which has baroque style designs and Italian and French style properties.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 5
  Citadel of Qaitbay

  then you will visit The Qaitbay Citadel which is a 15th-century defensive fortress situated on the Mediterranean coast in Alexandria, Egypt. Built by Mamluk Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay between 1477 and 1479 AD, it stands on Pharos Island directly over the ruins of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 6
  Ancient Roman Amphitheater

  then you will visit the Roman theatre we see today at Alexandria city is a typical form Roman theatres, consisting of audience section made of marble, granite columns, five compartments and based on thick limestone walls. The theatre used to host huge ceremonies and events with a capacity of 600 spectators.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 7
  Alexandria National Museum

  The Alexandria National Museum covers the city’s history across three chronological floors: * Basement (Pharaonic): Royal statues (Menkaure, Hatshepsut, Akhenaten), a reconstructed tomb with an authentic mummy, painted sarcophagi, and funerary relics. * Ground Floor (Greco-Roman & Underwater): Busts of Alexander the Great and Serapis, delicate Tanagra terracotta figurines, and sunken black granite statues recovered from Abu Qir Bay. * First Floor (Coptic, Islamic & Modern): Christian icons and textiles, medieval Islamic ceramics, coins, and weapons, ending with ornate jewelry and regalia from Egypt's royal Muhammad Ali dynasty.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 8
  Royal Jewelry Museum

  The Royal Jewelry Museum, set in Princess Fatma Al-Zahra'a’s ornate 1920s palace in Alexandria, showcases the wealth of Egypt's Muhammad Ali dynasty: * The Setting: Elaborate neoclassical architecture featuring painted European ceilings, hand-crafted stained glass, and porcelain-tiled royal bathrooms. * Crown Jewels: Diamond and platinum tiaras and crowns worn by Queens Nazli and Farida, crafted by top European jewelry houses like Boucheron and Cartier. * Regalia & Personal Items: Jewel-encrusted ceremonial medals, solid gold walking sticks, diamond-set chess sets, and ornate pocket watches. * Royal Childhood Pieces: Gold baby rattles, jeweled utensils, and a miniature gold crib made for King Farouk.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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