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Fabulous Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo

By Egypt Paradise Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is £140 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h 45m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Discover Alexandria’s rich history, stunning landmarks, and hidden gems on an unforgettable guided tour!
Perfect for couples, families, and solo travellers alike. With flexible pacing and engaging storytelling, this tour suits both curious adults and families with children.

Activity location

  • Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
    • Kom Al Shokafa
    • 21599, Alexandria, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
    • Kom Al Shokafa
    • 21599, Alexandria, Egypt

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Fabulous Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo
  • Activity duration is 10 hours and 45 minutes10h 45m
    10h 45m
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
£140.16 x 1 Adult£140.16

Total
Price is £140.16

What's included, what's not

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    Hotel Pickup & Dropoff
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    Entrance fees
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    Lunch
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    Bottled water
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    An expert Egyptologist Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tipping for guide & driver

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa, located in Alexandria, Egypt, are a remarkable blend of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman cultures from the 2nd century AD. Discovered in 1900, they served as a communal burial site and consist of three levels carved into rock, though the lowest is often submerged. A spiral staircase leads to chambers featuring sarcophagi, loculi (burial niches), and intricate carvings that merge Egyptian motifs with Greco-Roman styles. Key areas include the Rotunda and Triclinium, where feasts were held in honour of the dead. Known as “Mound of Shards” for the broken pottery left by mourners, the catacombs reflect Alexandria’s multicultural history and offer unique insights into ancient funerary practices.
Pompey's Pillar
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Pompey’s Pillar is a massive Roman triumphal column in Alexandria, Egypt, and one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Standing 26.85 metres (88 feet) tall and made of red granite, it was erected in 297 AD to honour Emperor Diocletian for saving the city during a famine. Despite its name, it has no connection to Pompey the Great; the name likely arose from medieval misinterpretations. The column is the largest of its kind outside Rome and sits atop the ruins of the Serapeum, a grand temple dedicated to the Greco-Egyptian god Serapis. Surrounded by sphinxes and other artefacts, it is a testament to Alexandria’s Roman heritage and remains a significant historical and architectural site.
Qaitbay Citadel
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
The Citadel of Qaitbay, located on the Mediterranean coast of Alexandria, Egypt, is a stunning 15th-century fortress built by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay in 1477 AD. It was constructed on the site of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, which had been destroyed by earthquakes. The citadel served as a defensive stronghold to protect the city from naval attacks. Its Mamluk architecture features thick walls, towering battlements, and a central square keep. Overlooking the harbour, it offers panoramic views of the sea and the city. Today, it stands as a symbol of Alexandria’s rich history and a popular tourist destination.
Biblioteca de Alexandria
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
The Library of Alexandria, founded in the 3rd century BCE during the reign of Egypt’s Ptolemaic dynasty, was one of the greatest centers of learning in the ancient world. Located in Alexandria, it aimed to collect all human knowledge and housed hundreds of thousands of scrolls covering literature, science, philosophy, and more. Scholars from various cultures gathered there, contributing to advancements in multiple fields. The library’s destruction, attributed to various events over centuries, remains a topic of debate. Its legacy lives on in the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a modern cultural centre and library built in 2002 to honour its historical predecessor.

Location

Activity location

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    Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
    • Kom Al Shokafa
    • 21599, Alexandria, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
    • Kom Al Shokafa
    • 21599, Alexandria, Egypt

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