Cairo: Historical Alexandria Full-Day Tour

Explore Alexandria’s rich history with visits to the stunning Catacombs, Pompey’s Column, and the Qaitbay Citadel. Enjoy a local lunch and outdoor photo ops at the iconic Library of Alexandria. Return to Cairo or Giza

Duration

10 hours

Free cancellation

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Cancellation Policy


Free cancellation

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience's start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience's start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience's start time will not be accepted.
  • 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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Highlights

  • Admire the Roman amphitheater of Kom El-Deka.
  • Admire the architectural excellence of the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa.
  • Explore Pompey's Column and enjoy its artifacts and sculptures.
  • Enjoy a photo stop at the famous Library of Alexandria.
  • Walk the ancient walls of the 15th century Qaitbay Citadel.

Included

  • Transportation by air-conditioned car
  • Egyptologist guide
  • 1 bottle of water
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch

Excluded

  • Gratuities

Meeting Point

Pickup is available from your hotel or selected location in Cairo. · The long-range pickup service from Nasr city, Cairo Airport, Heliopolis City, Mirage city, Rehab City, Madinaty, New Cairo, New Capital hotels or on October 6th is available to book in the checkout process as "Add on". · The local supplier will contact you via WhatsApp, email, or phone the day before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time.

Full Description

Enjoy the sights of its pleasure garden and Roman baths and mosaic-floored villas.
You will then move to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, where you will feel the aura of ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman architectural excellence. The cemetery was built in the second century AD and is still one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages.
Next, visit Pompey's Column, an important Roman triumphal column in Alexandria. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant and then enjoy an outdoor photo stop at the Library of Alexandria, one of the largest and most famous archives of the ancient world.
Later, visit the Qaitbay Citadel, built over the ruined Alexandria Lighthouse. At the end of the tour you will be driven back to Cairo or Giza where you will be dropped off at your accommodation.

Know Before You Go

  • Pick-up and drop-off times are included in the tour duration.
  • Children must always be accompanied by an adult.
  • Pickup service is offered from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza.
  • You can book the remote pickup service as "Add" during the checkout process. It is available at hotels in Nasr City, Cairo Airport, Heliopolis City, Mirage City, Rehab City, Madinaty, New Cairo and New Capital, as well as October 6.
  • Pets, luggage or large bags are not allowed.
  • You have to bring your passport or ID card, sunglasses, sun hat.

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Luggage or large bags

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