Private Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo with Expert Guide

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About this activity

Escape the hustle of Cairo and discover the timeless charm of Alexandria on this private day trip. Explore the city’s most iconic landmarks, including Pompey’s Pillar, the fascinating Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the impressive Citadel of Qaitbay, and the stunning Bibliotheca Alexandrina. With your expert guide bringing centuries of history to life, enjoy a perfect blend of ancient wonders, Mediterranean beauty, and modern culture before returning comfortably to your hotel in Cairo.

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At a glance

Duration: 10–11 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, Spanish
Operated by: Rich Holidays

Ages: Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Free bottle of water during your sightseeing tour
Included: Private and personalized sightseeing excursions
Included: Private English-speaking Egyptologist licensed tour guide during your tour
Included: Service charges and taxes
Included: Private AC vehicle from your hotel & back

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees to the mentioned sites
Not included: food, drinks, tipping

Itinerary

Alexandria Library

one hour Admission not included

the modern version of the Great Library of Alexandria, home to the world’s second largest reading room and four excellent museums (Antiquities, Manuscript, Sadat and History of Science)
Pompey's Pillar

one hour Admission not included

a 30-metre-high Roman triumphal column that overlooks the ruins of the once-glorious ancient city of Rhakotis - the settlement upon which Alexandria was built. Erected by the emperor Diocletian in AD 291, it was renamed by locals in memory of the great Roman general after his murder at the hands of Cleopatra’s brother
Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa

1 h 30 min Admission not included

not only one of the last major constructions dedicated to the religion of ancient Egypt but also its largest Greco-Roman burial site. Originally constructed as a private family crypt which would have contained a rotunda, triclinium (a formal dining room where mourners would pay their last respects) and principal tomb chamber, the following 3 centuries saw it develop into a vast necropolis holding more than 300 remains
Citadel of Qaitbay

one hour Admission not included

built on (and utilizing some its stones) the site of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse - one of the wonders of the ancient world. Drive to Bibliotheca Alexandrina for the modern version of the Great Library of Alexandria, home to the world’s second largest reading room and four excellent museums (Antiquities, Manuscript, Sadat and History of Science)