Alexandria from Cairo Private Tour With Tickets, Lunch and Guide
Walk through ancient catacombs, stand beside a legendary pillar, and gaze at the Mediterranean from a 15th-century citadel — all in a single remarkable day.
This Alexandria day tour from Cairo takes you on a private, fully guided journey to one of Egypt's most storied coastal cities, covering four iconic heritage sites with entry tickets, a licensed Egyptologist guide, and a seafood lunch included.
Founded by Alexander the Great and once celebrated as the intellectual capital of the ancient world, Alexandria sits along the Mediterranean coast roughly three hours from Cairo. The city represents a unique convergence of ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman civilisations, and its surviving monuments reflect that layered history in vivid detail.
Travelling in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle with a dedicated private guide, you will move at a comfortable pace through sites that most visitors only read about. The itinerary is rated easy in terms of physical demand, making it accessible for a wide range of travellers.
Dietary requirements including vegan, vegetarian, and other preferences are accommodated at the included lunch stop, where fresh seafood is the speciality with alternative options available on request.
Tour Highlights
Explore the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, a three-level Roman burial complex discovered in 1901 and considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages.
Stand beside Pompey's Pillar, the largest ancient monolithic column in Egypt, and hear the layered stories behind its construction from your Egyptologist guide.
Visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, a 15th-century defensive fortress built between 1477 and 1479 AD on the exact site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.
Discover the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the modern resurrection of the ancient Great Library, which ranks among the most significant libraries in the world today.
Enjoy an included lunch at a quality seafood restaurant with views overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, with vegan and vegetarian alternatives available.
Benefit from door-to-door private transfers from any hotel or private accommodation in Cairo or Giza, with a licensed Egyptologist guide throughout the day.
Itinerary
Your guide meets you at your Cairo or Giza hotel and you depart by private air-conditioned vehicle. The highway journey to Alexandria takes approximately three hours each way.
Your first stop in Alexandria is this remarkable Roman-era necropolis, consisting of three underground levels of burial chambers discovered in 1901. Your guide explains the fusion of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artistic styles found throughout the site.
You visit Pompey's Pillar, the tallest ancient monolithic column in Egypt, before proceeding to the Citadel of Qaitbay on the Mediterranean coastline. This 15th-century fortress was constructed using stones from the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.
The tour continues to the modern Alexandria Library, a landmark of contemporary architecture and one of the world's most distinguished centres of knowledge. You have time to explore the building independently and take in its cultural exhibitions.
An included lunch is served at a quality local restaurant with sea views. Seafood is the house specialty, and alternative options including vegan and vegetarian dishes are available on request.
Following lunch, your driver takes you directly back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza, arriving after approximately three hours on the road.
What Is Included
Included
- Private round-trip transportation from any hotel or private stay in Cairo or Giza
- Modern air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour
- Licensed Egyptologist tour guide for the full day
- Entry tickets to all four sites: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, Citadel of Qaitbay, and Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- Lunch at a local seafood restaurant with Mediterranean views
- Vegan, vegetarian, and dietary-alternative meal options available
Not Included
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities for guide and driver (discretionary)
- Personal purchases and souvenirs
- Additional food, snacks, or beverages beyond the included lunch
- Any site access fees not listed in the inclusions
Important Information
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