Private Full Day Alexandria Tour from Cairo: Visit Serapis Temple, Catacombs, Qaitbay Citadel

Embark on a private full-day tour from Cairo to Alexandria. Visit the Serapis Temple, Catacombs, Qaitbay Citadel, and more. Indulge in a delicious lunch with stunning sea views. Explore the Mother Library and Roman Amphitheatre. Book now!

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - Discover the unique catacombs of Egypt located in the royal quarter of the ancient city, accidentally found in 1900. This area is the oldest district in Alexandria and a must-see attraction.
  • Pompey’s Pillar - Explore the temple of the god Serapis at Alexandria’s acropolis, featuring Egypt’s tallest pillar, known as Pompey’s Pillar, and the daughter library.
  • Lighthouse of Alexandria - Visit the original site of the renowned Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the Citadel of Sultan Quaitbay. Enjoy panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea and the city’s long coastline from the citadel’s roof.
  • Bibliotheca Alexandrina - Tour the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, opened in 2002, and learn about Alexandria’s historical role as a cultural hub, including insights into the original ancient library.
  • Alexandria city tour - Savor the sea breeze while driving along the corniche, taking in the city’s highlights. Conclude the tour with a taste of authentic Egyptian cuisine at one of Alexandria’s top-rated restaurants.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Qualified Egyptologist Guide
  • Sites Entrance Fees
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

You will travel from Cairo to Alexandria for about three hours. You will explore the catacombs of Alexandria for around 90 minutes, then pay a visit to the temple of God Serapis for 60 minutes and see Pompey’s pillar.

After that, you could visit the citadel of Sultan Qaitbay and the original location of the lighthouse of Alexandria for around 60 minutes.

Then we could have our lunch at a highly recommended restaurant that has the best sea view. Afterward, you can explore the Mother Library of Alexandria for about 60 minutes. In the end, we could start traveling back to Cairo for about three hours.

Location
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Kom Al Shokafa
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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764cocol
Dec 9, 2023
Best tour in Alexandria from Cairo! - This tour to Alexandria from Cairo is a must! Saw so many sites including Pompey’s pillar, the citadel, the Alexandria library, the Roman amphitheater and the catacombs (I may be forgetting a location) and had a delicious lunch overlooking the Red Sea. Dina was my guide and she was fabulous! Knowledgeable, kind, friendly and generous. Our driver (sorry I do not know his name) was incredible, prompt, and courteous! As a solo female traveler, I was in great hands! If you are visiting Cairo and wish the spend a day in Alexandria this is the tour for you. Dina thoughtfully let me spend a great deal of time at the sites and even took some amazing photos of me! She’s the best!
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R6259uxhasana
Sep 10, 2023
More than expectations - Very friendly and excellent choice of restaurant. English language is very good, so much informatives.
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Mayap689
May 21, 2023
Great tour guide - We had a great time touring Alexandria coz of our tour guide Amir. He's very knowledgeable about the history of Alexandria and all the places we stopped by. He was also able to answer all the history questions we had about Egypt plus he recommended a Papyrus shop with a very fair price of Papyrus paper as well as a non-touristy bazaar. I highly recommend Amir.
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206farhanas
Sep 9, 2023
I learned a lot about the history of Alexandria. I enjoyed the beauty of the place. - The trip was amazing! The guide was a very knowledgeable person and told us a lot about the history of the place. But we were not told by the trip adviser exactly which places we will see. So the driver was reluctant to stop at some of the places we wanted to see.
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