Half Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo or Giza

Tour duration: 12h
Languages: English
Audio Guide
Hotel Pick-up Service
Mobile Voucher Accepted
Suitable for families, young and seniors

Why you should go

Visit Alexandria, the second largest city in Egypt after Cairo, and a major economic center! Visit Roman Temple Complex, Qaitbay Citadel and Catacombs and explore Bibliotheca Alexandrina and taste fresh seafood in a local restaurant!

Highlights

See rock-cut Roman catacombs, Qaitbey Citadel and Pompey's Pillar
Explore the ruins of a Roman Temple Complex
Visit the Bibliotheca Alexandria
Enjoy fresh seafood by the Mediterranean

What shall I see

Your journey starts with a pick up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by your guide at 7am. In about an hour, you will arrive in Alexandria. First, you will visit Pompay’s Pillar, built in 4th century in honor of the Emperor Diocletian. Then, you will drive to the amazing Catacombs of Kom El Shuqafa, largest Roman Cemetery made of three levels cut in the rock. After a visit of Catacombs, you will have delicious lunch at a local restaurant and then we will proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria. Then, you will have a chance to explore Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Your journey will end with a drive back to your hotel.

Itinerary

07:00

Pick up from your hotel

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza, and then transfer to enjoy amazing day trip to Alexandria.

08:00

Alexandria

First visit Pompay’s Pillar. It was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Originally from the temple of the Serapis, it was once a magnificent structure rivaling the Soma and the Caesarean. Then you drive to visit the Catacombs which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock.

12:00

Lunch at a local restaurant

Lunch at a local restaurant. Then we will proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria then to Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

18:00

Transfer back to your hotel

Price includes

Pick up services from hotel in Cairo & return
Entrance fees to the mentioned historical place
Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle
Private All Languages speaking Egyptologist guide
Lunch during your tour
All taxes & service charge
Bottled water during your trip

Price excludes

Any extras not mentioned in the program
Tipping

Cancellation policy

Cancellation fee won't be charged for tours and excursions canceled for ‘force majeure’ reasons such as volcanoes, earthquakes, or reasons beyond control.
If cancellation happens due to personal or business reasons and costs have already been incurred on your behalf, these costs will be transferred to you.

Good to know

Children need to be accompanied by adults that are 12+ years old!

Pick-up service

Cairo Pickup Service: This tour offers pickup service from your accommodation. Please select the pickup point "Any hotel in Cairo" and write in the "Additional info" section on the "Checkout page" where is your exact accommodation. We will let you know the exact pickup time when you receive the booking confirmation.