From Cairo: Full-Day Tour of Historical Alexandria

Journey through Alexandria city and take a walk along the Egyptian pathways. Make your way to the Roman theater of Kom El-Deka, the catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the Roman triclinium and the Pompey’s Pillar with this full-day tour from Cairo.

This tour is available in English, Arabic, French, Spanish, Italian, German. Please message us using the WhatsApp button here if you require a tour guide in other languages (i.e. Russian, Korean, etc). 

Highlights

• Marvel at the Roman amphitheater of Kom El-Deka
• Admire the marvelous Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
• See the relics and statues of the Roman triclinium
• Explore Pompey’s Pillar, enjoying its artifacts and sculptures
• Stroll along the defensive fortress, the Citadel of Qaitbay

What to expect?

Enjoy a full-day trip to historic city of Alexandria and experience the remnants of a bygone era. After pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza you’ll drive towards Alexandria, stopping along the way to use the bathroom and get a coffee.

Upon arrival, start your tour of this ancient city. Head towards the marble-stone Roman amphitheater of Kom El-Deka that once accommodated over 800 visitors. Enjoy the sights of its pleasure garden and mosaic floored Roman baths and villas.

Afterward, move on to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa where you can feel the aura of ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman architectural excellence. The cemetery was constructed in the second century AD and is still one of the seven wonders of the middle ages.

Next, visit Pompey’s Pillar, the significant Roman triumphal column in Alexandria. Savor a delicious lunch from a local restaurant and then enjoy an outside photo stop at the Library of Alexandria, one of the largest and most renowned archives of the ancient world.

Stroll along the Citadel of Qaitbay, built above the ruined Alexandria lighthouse. At the end of the tour you’ll be driven back to Cairo or Giza to be dropped off at your accommodation.

What is included?

• Transportation by air-conditioned car
• Egyptologist guide
• Lunch (if option selected)
• Mineral water

What is NOT included?

• Drinks during lunchtime
• Gratuities

Know Before You Go

• Please note, entrance fees are not included in the tour price
• Complimentary pickup is available from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. The long-range pickup service from Nasr city, Cairo Airport, Heliopolis City, Mirage city, Rehab City, Madinaty, New Cairo, New Capital hotels or on October 6th is available at an additional cost of USD 17 per person. You will be contacted via WhatsApp, email, or phone the day before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time.
• The pickup time will be decided based on your hotel location and will be informed within 24 hours of your tour date by email/ call or WhatsApp message.
• Children are required to be accompanied by an adult