See Alexandria's highlights on a full-day, private tour from Cairo, and spend the day exploring ancient history, landmarks, and a groundbreaking modern landmark. Visit the 2nd-century Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, the Montazah Palace, the Citadel of Qaitbay, and the modern Library at Alexandria with a local expert, so you don't miss a thing. This 11-hour tour includes all entrance fees, a seafood lunch by the ocean, and round trip transport from your Cairo hotel.
All entrance fees included
Travel by air-conditioned coach
11-hour Alexandria tour from Cairo
Visit the city's highlights
Seafood lunch at a restaurant with ocean views
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance fees to the mentioned historical place
Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
Lunch
All taxes & service charge
Exclusions
Drinks
Gratuities (recommended)
Departure & Return
Departure point
Hotels in Cairo
Departure Time
07:00 amHotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this timeTimes are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
What To Expect
Start with 7am pickup at your hotel in Cairo, then begin the 3-hour trip to Alexandria in an air-conditioned coach. Upon arrival in Alexandria, you'll make the first stop of the day at the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, which date to the 2nd century AD. Follow your guide into the network of underground rooms to see art that combines Egyptian and Greco-Roman styles, with bright frescoes preserved through the centuries. Continue to Pompey's Pillar, a triumphal landmark carved from a solid piece of red Aswan granite, and learn the story of the ancient battle that inspired its construction. Head to the edge of the Mediterranean Sea for views to the Citadel of Qaitbay, a 15th-century fortress that stands on the site of the former Alexandria Lighthouse, once a wonder of the ancient world. Visit the Montazah Palace where the last Khedive of Sudan and Egypt lived surrounded by elaborate gardens and traditional architecture. Pause for lunch at a seafood restaurant with views of the sea, then head to the modern Library at Alexandria, where a massive collection of books recalls Alexandria's ancient library, once among the largest in the world. In the afternoon, you'll have free time to explore the city on foot before returning to Cairo, where this 11-hour tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.