Alexandria Private & Guided Day Tour
Overview
Discover the coastal charm and rich history of Alexandria on a full-day tour. Visit key landmarks such as the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, The Seraphim Temple, and the Citadel of Qaitbay. This tour offers a blend of Greco-Roman heritage and medieval architecture along the Mediterranean coast.
Tour Info
- Duration: 10 Hours
- Departure time and location: At 07:00 AM, from the lobby of your hotel.
- Return time and location: At 05:00 PM to at the lobby of your hotel.
- Tour category: Tour From "Cairo"
Tour Highlights
- Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
- Explore Pompey Pillar and Serapeum Temple
- Tour the Citadel of Qaitbay and learn about the ancient Lighthouse
- Enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant
What to Expect
- Explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey Pillar, and Serapeum Temple. Visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, learning about the ancient Lighthouse, followed by a traditional lunch at a local restaurant.
More About Alexandria Private & Guided Day Tour
- Dress Code: Smart casual clothes are recommended.
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sun hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
- Camera or smartphone for photos
- Cash for souvenirs or personal expenses
Itinerary
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According to the pick-up time your tour guide will be waiting for you in the lobby of your accommodation to transfer you to Alexandria to visit the below sights.
After finishing the visit you will travel back to Cairo, Upon arriving Cairo you will transport to your hotel.

The Catacombs
Our first stop is the Catacombs, an underground site blending Egyptian, Greek, and Roman art. It features intricate carvings, ancient artifacts, and a glimpse into the region's cultural heritage.

The Seraphim Temple
Next, visit Pompey's Pillar, a 25-meter-high red granite column from the 3rd century, built to honor Emperor Diocletian. It stands as a symbol of ancient architecture and cultural legacy.

Quitbay Citadel
Next, visit the 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel, built by Sultan Qaitbay after the lighthouse's destruction. This coastal fortress offers stunning architecture and history, followed by a seaside lunch before returning to Cairo.

The Mediterranean Sea (Optional Tour)
Swimming in the Mediterranean Sea offers clear, warm waters and scenic views, perfect for a relaxing dip or water activities. Its calm waves and inviting temperatures make it an ideal spot for a rejuvenating swim.
Kindly note that this is an optional tour with an additional fee.
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Note: If you added it, please note the 30-minute swim in the Mediterranean Sea is available only from May to August. It is not offered from September to April due to weather conditions.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Meeting services and assistance in all destinations.
- You will have unlimited bottles of water available in your private car.
- Local Taxes.
- Private Tours.
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Private qualified Egyptologist tour guide.
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sites in the program.
- All private ground transportation in the destination location.
Exclusions
- Any Extra Attractions Not Listed
- Any Private Expenses
- Drinks
- Tipping
Current Season Price Details
Please Note that price changes per season, so the price will depend on the date you pick when check out
# | Price |
---|---|
Solo Adult | $ 125 /per adult |
Group of (2-3) Adults | $ 77 /per adult |
Group of (4-6) Adults | $ 50 /per adult |
Group of (7-10) Adults | $ 42 /per adult |
Group of (11-more) Adults | $ 40 /per adult |
Child [age:6-11] | $ 35 /per child |
Infant [age:0-5] | $ 0 /per infant |
Deposit
35 % of the total booking amount
Extra Fees
Visiting the library of Alexandria will be available, you will just need to pay the entrance fee, the library is closed every Friday and Saturday.
Extra 15 USD per Head pick up from Airport Hotels, New Cairo, Nasr City 6th of October Heliopolis.
User Reviews
MarcyMarty
Jun 25, 2024Me and five of my friends took a journey to Alexandria. Mohamed Jemmey was our Egyptologist, Ahmed was our driver. I felt very safe in Ahmed’s ability to navigate the driving conditions of the large cities.. The van was clean and comfortable for the 6 of us. Mohamed was a delight. His knowledge is extraordinary. He continued to share his knowledge through the entire day. Mohamed has a pleasant manor and kept our comfort and curiosity at the forefront. We did so want to go on another adventure with them, but time was not on our side. Mohamed and Ahmed were absolutely the perfect pair to take visitors on any Excursion. Thank you both for the best day. and thank you for Ali who organised that tour for us on behave of Egypt tours club.
Corey B
Jun 25, 2024After a 3 hour drive where you get to see some new developments, small towns and farms we started with the catacombs. My driver was good and quick from place to place. My guide was very informative, and patient while I took tons of photos. The catacombs were all in tact, and so cool to see these ancient spaces, carvings and rooms. From the catacombs we went to Pompey's Pillar which includes a lot of artifacts in the center of the city. Great variety of items to see and experience, a lot of sphinx statues. The citadel was in wonderful shape, hearing about the history was great, and the views of the city and Mediterranean were amazing. Lastly we went to a great lunch of whole fish, salads, and great dips with delicious bread. Traffic is insane in the city, best not to watch if you're a nervous driver.
Scott O
Jun 25, 2024I booked for Alexandria tour with Egypt Tours Club and I was lucky to had Hussein as my guide and Medo As my driver. Alexandria is very beautiful city most of it is Greek Roman history, we visited the catacombs and the Roman theatre and the fort we also had wonderful lunch over the sea. The tour was incredible I even booked with them for Another tour. I totally recommend Hussein as the best guide in Egypt Tours Club if you are going for tour search for him.
Sara s
Jun 25, 2024What a wonderful experience! Our guide Youssa was so full of energy and passion. He explained what we were going to see and tying it back to other sites we have seen. Our driver, Hassan was also amazing. Phenomenal driver and also provided details for buildings we saw to and from Alexandria. Highly recommended these two gentlemen, we felt as if we were long time friends!
Natalie Vizcarra
Jun 25, 2024My tour to Alexandria was awesome especially since this is my last tour for Egypt. My tour guide Jemmey is informative and engaging. I was never bored and Jemmey made sure to answer all my questions about the places we visited. I really liked all the places we visited especially the fort which was beautiful and cool. He also takes great photos. I also really liked the restaurant that we went to as the food was delicious and yummy. It’s called Fish Market.
Happiness
Jun 25, 2024We had a great time on this tour! Made most enjoyable by our guide Hussein. He was very professional and shared so much information on the history of Egypt. Hussein and the driver went out of their way to make the trip as comfortable and as leisure as we liked. Lunch was great with a fantastic view. The sites were all interesting to see and helped us understand more about Egyptian history. Thank you for a special day!