Escape Cairo for a day and discover the splendour of Alexandria — Egypt jewel on the Mediterranean coast. Founded by Alexander the Great himself, Alexandria is a city where ancient history meets the sea. Stand at the imposing Citadel of Qaitbay, built on the very site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Descend into the atmospheric Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, a remarkable underground necropolis blending Pharaonic, Greek, and Roman art. Marvel at the soaring granite column of Pompey Pillar, the tallest ancient monolith in Egypt. Finally, step inside the iconic Bibliotheca Alexandrina — the modern reincarnation of the legendary ancient Library of Alexandria — a stunning architectural masterpiece and living tribute to human knowledge.
tour.durationLabel 1 Day
tour.typeLabel Historical Day Tour
tour.availabilityLabel Available daily, year-round
tour.pickupDropoff Hotel pickup and drop-off included for hotels in Cairo and Giza. Round-trip drive to Alexandria approximately 2.5 hours each way.
Early morning departure from Cairo by private car to Alexandria (approx. 2.5 hours). Morning: Citadel of Qaitbay on the Mediterranean waterfront. Late morning: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa — the largest Roman-era funerary complex in Egypt. Midday: lunch at a local seafood restaurant (Luxury package). Afternoon: Pompey Pillar and the surrounding archaeological site. Late afternoon: Bibliotheca Alexandrina — the modern Library of Alexandria. Evening return to Cairo.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour start time. No refund for cancellations within 24 hours of the tour.
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| 1 - 1 tour.persons | $150 | $75 |
| 2 - 5 tour.persons | $110 | $55 |
| 6 - 6 tour.persons | $85 | $43 |
| 7+ tour.persons | $75 | $38 |
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