Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo with Library, Catacombs & Citadel
- 8–9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 4 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- All Entrance fee
- Tour Guide
- Lunch - sea view fish restaurant
- Pick up and from starting point and return
What's not
- Personal Expenses
Itinerary
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.
Visiting the insides of the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock
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)
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Egyway Tours
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Cairo
- Its from-price is 114% above the median of the 2673 day trips we list in Cairo.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cairo
Cairo is Egypt's sprawling capital on the Nile, where the Pyramids of Giza meet medieval mosques, busy bazaars and the treasures of the pharaohs.
On the western edge of the city, the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx rise from the desert plateau, with the step pyramid of Saqqara and the ruins of Memphis further south. Cairo's great museums, the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square and the vast Grand Egyptian Museum beside the plateau, hold artefacts spanning thousands of years.
Top-ranked sights in Cairo: Egyptian Museum (Museum of Egyptian Antiquities), Saqqara (Sakkara), Khan El-Khalili.
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