Alexandria Private VIP Day Tour with Guide and Lunch
Ancient catacombs, a legendary citadel, and a Mediterranean lunch — all in one remarkable day from Cairo.
This Alexandria private day tour brings you face to face with over two millennia of layered history along Egypt's northern coast, from Roman burial chambers to a 21st-century library that carries the name of the ancient world's greatest repository of knowledge.
The journey begins with a comfortable, air-conditioned drive from Cairo and unfolds across a carefully sequenced set of landmarks that spans Greco-Roman antiquity, medieval Islamic architecture, and contemporary cultural design. A dedicated guide accompanies you throughout, providing context that transforms each site from a monument into a story.
Unlike group excursions, this private format allows you to set your own pace, linger where curiosity calls, and travel without the friction of coordinating with strangers. The experience concludes with a return transfer to Cairo, giving you the full arc of the day without logistical concern.
Tour Highlights
Descend into the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, one of the largest Roman burial complexes ever discovered in Egypt.
Stand beside Pompey's Pillar, a towering Roman triumphal column, and explore the surrounding ruins of the Serapeum Temple.
Walk the ramparts of Qaitbay Citadel, the 15th-century fortress built on the foundations of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.
Tour the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a modern architectural landmark housing museum galleries and vast reading halls on the Mediterranean waterfront.
Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch at a well-regarded restaurant with views over the Mediterranean Sea.
Travel with a knowledgeable private guide who provides historical context tailored to your interests throughout the day.
Transfer comfortably between Cairo and Alexandria in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver.
Itinerary
Your guide and driver meet you at your Cairo hotel for a comfortable 2.5 to 3-hour drive along the Desert Road to Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city and its primary Mediterranean port.
Descend into this remarkable multi-level necropolis, dating to the 2nd century AD, where Roman, Greek, and ancient Egyptian funerary traditions converge in a unique hybrid of carved reliefs and burial chambers.
Visit the largest ancient monolith in Egypt outside of Luxor and Aswan, erected in honor of Emperor Diocletian, and explore the excavated remains of the temple complex that once stood around it.
Explore the 15th-century citadel constructed by Sultan Qaitbay on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, then enjoy a traditional seafood meal at a restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean coastline.
Tour the modern successor to the ancient Library of Alexandria, opened in 2002, which houses extensive museum collections, a planetarium, and reading halls beneath its distinctive slanted disc roof facing the sea.
Your driver escorts you back to Cairo in the private vehicle, arriving at your hotel in the evening after a full and well-paced day along the northern coast.
What Is Included
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver
- Expert private tour guide throughout the day
- Round-trip transfer from Cairo hotel
- Traditional seafood lunch at a Mediterranean restaurant
- Entrance fees to Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
- Entrance fees to Qaitbay Citadel
- Entrance fees to Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Not Included
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Personal travel insurance
- Beverages not included in the set lunch
- Optional souvenir purchases
- Any items of a personal nature
Important Information
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Secure your spot for a fully guided, private full-day excursion from Cairo to Alexandria — covering ancient catacombs, a storied coastal fortress, a world-class library, and a fresh seafood lunch by the sea.
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