Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo with Library, Catacombs & Citadel

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8 to 9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 3 more

Maximize your time on this comprehensive door-to-door tour of Alexandria, a journey of approximately 8-10 hours from Cairo. Explore iconic landmarks like the site of the ancient Lighthouse, the majestic Qaitbay Citadel, and the stunning Montazah Palace Gardens. Immerse yourself in history at the Roman Amphitheater and the Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa. Enjoy scenic views along the vibrant Corniche and witness the bustling harbor. This all-inclusive tour ensures you experience the best of Alexandria, from ancient wonders to modern marvels.

What's Included

Pick up and from starting point and return
All Entrance fee
Tour Guide
Lunch - sea view fish restaurant

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Our Guide will meet you in the lobby of the hotel .

Itinerary

Duration: 8 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Bibliotheca Alexandrina

    Pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, Travel to Alexandria. Start the tour with the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world – now with 8 million books. Visit President Sadat Museum and visit the open court where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the first, which was found underwater nearby. Our guide will explain the design of the library from outside, you will have a chance for some photo stops. Note: Alexandria library is closed on Fridays ,Saturdays & in public holidays. To enter the reading area you will need to purchase a ticket.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa

    Visiting the insides of the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Pompey's Pillar

    You will also drive by Pompay's Pillar and stop for a photo stop, (it was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century)

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    The Qaitbay Citadel is a 15th-century defensive fortress located in Alexandria, Egypt. Built by Sultan Qaitbay on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria (one of the Seven Wonders of the World), it stands as a testament to Egypt's rich history and strategic importance.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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