Experience the best of Alexandria in a full-day tour from Cairo, led by your private guide. Explore ancient treasures like the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa, Pompey’s Pillar, and the seaside Qaitbay Fortress, built on the site of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria. Visit the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, stroll through gardens, mosques, and along the coast, before returning comfortably to your hotel.
Join our Day Tour to All Alexandria Sightseeing—your private guide picks you up straight from your hotel to launch the adventure. Make your first stop at the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa to explore its insides; this ancient site stands as one of the Seven Wonders of the World from the Middle Ages. Largest Roman cemetery boasts tombs, statues, and Pharaonic funeral archaeological remains.
Pompey’s Pillar was built in honor of Emperor Decaldianus The total height of the column, including the base, is about 2,685 metres Two bases sit west side, accessed underground staircase. Two pink granite statues resemble sphinxes.
Qaitbay Citadel is considered one of the most important defensive fortifications on the Mediterranean coast Built city defenses using ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria ruins. (Pictures can be taken on the outside patio.)
After that we will go to the biggest library in the world – now with 8 million books Explore open court view statue Alexander Great statue Ptolemy First discovered underwater nearby spot. Explore the library’s reading hall inside, President Saddat Museum, and Impressions of Alexandria Museum.
Optional lunch at a modern Fish Restaurant Sea view Explore Abbo Elabbas Mosque, wander Montaza Gardens, pause famous Stanley Bridge, admire modern landmark Alexandria.
Travel comfortably back to Alexandria hotel.
