Cairo to Alexandria: Catacombs & Citadel Day Trip with Lunch

4.8
(4 reviews) Cairo, Egypt

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10 to 12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 12 more

Alexandria has so much to see, feel, eat and buy so if you have time and want to add more to your itinerary – just let us know what you are interested in and we will arrange it for you

What's Included

Expert tour guide (if option selected)
Pick up and drop off from your hotel in Cairo or Giza
entry ticket (if option selected)
Seafood Lunch at Sea view restaurant (if option selected)
Transportation by air conditioned car
Any extras
Entrance fees (available as option)
Tipping

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
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Meeting point
Cairo
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 to 12 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.

    4 hours • Admission ticket not 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

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • Pompey's Pillar (Pass by)

    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)

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Ancient Roman Amphitheater

    Visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria with the display of the sunken monuments of Alexandria which were discovered under the East harbor of Alexandria.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    Opposite is the corniche and the old harbour where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing and traditional fishermen making nets. The photos taken here are amazing. Continue to see the outside of Quaitbay castle which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria one of the seven wonders of ancient world . A most spectacular castle which is a great photo stop.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Cairo

    Enjoy Lunch at Sea View restaurant, We will take you back to your cairo hotel

    3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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