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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
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 Cairo is approximately 2.5–3 hours each way. Perfect for a relaxed day beyond Cairo.
Options
All-Inclusive Alexandria
Private Tour (Best Value): Most booked option
Pickup included
Private Car + Guide
(Tickets + Lunch Not Included)
Pickup included
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
What to expect
Cairo
3h
Your day begins with pick-up from your hotel in Cairo, followed by a comfortable drive north to the Mediterranean city of Alexandria.
Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa
1h · Admission ticket included
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.
Pompey's Pillar
45m · Admission ticket included
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.
Qaitbay Citadel
2h · Admission ticket included
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.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
1h · Admission ticket included
Explore the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the modern architectural masterpiece inspired by the ancient Library of Alexandria. Discover its exhibitions, museums, and impressive reading halls.
Cairo
3h
Return to Cairo
After exploring Alexandria’s highlights, you will be comfortably transferred back to your hotel in Cairo.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Your driver will meet you in your hotel lobby holding a sign with your name.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
