From Cairo: Alexandria Private Day Tour with Guide and Lunch
Red Sea, Cairo
Spend a day exploring Alexandria highlights with an Egyptologist guide on a trip from Cairo. Visit the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and Fort Qaitbey.
Alexandria Full-Day Tour from Cairo
This full-day guided tour from Cairo explores Alexandria’s key historical sites, ideal for history enthusiasts and cultural travelers.
Highlights
- Discover the history of one of the Mediterranean’s greatest cities
- Visit Bibliotheca Alexandrina near Alexandria’s harbor
- Explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, known for its unique architecture
- Tour Fort Qaitbay, a 15th-century fortress on the Mediterranean coast
- Enjoy a tour led by an Egyptologist, including entry tickets and lunch
Description
Start your tour with a morning pickup from your Cairo or Giza accommodation and travel to Alexandria. Begin at the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, an extensive rock-cut burial site blending Pharaonic and Roman styles, discovered accidentally in 1900.
Next, visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a modern architectural landmark housing a large library and archaeological museum. Your private Egyptologist guide will provide detailed insights into its significance.
Afterward, take a lunch break at a local restaurant to recharge before visiting Fort Qaitbay. This historic fortress features artifacts such as sphinxes, columns, and statues from the Pharaonic, Greek, and Roman periods.
Conclude the day with a return transfer to your accommodation in Cairo or Giza.
Includes
- Private transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English-speaking guide
- Spanish, German, or French-speaking guide available as an add-on
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Entry fees to all attractions listed in the itinerary
Excludes
- Gratuities
- Pickup or drop-off from Airport, Train Station, Nasr City, 6th of October, Heliopolis, New Cairo (available for an additional cost)
Important Information
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina is closed on Fridays
Cancellation Policy
Full refund available for cancellations made up to 24 hours in advance.
Book in advance to ensure availability. Bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and your camera. The best time to visit Alexandria is during cooler months from October to April.
