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Alexandria Tour from Cairo

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Alexandria Tour from Cairo is a private full-day trip planned for travelers who want to visit the main historical sites in Alexandria from Cairo. This tour covers the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, Qaitbay Citadel, and Alexandria Library with a private Egyptologist guide, private air-conditioned transfers, entrance fees, lunch, bottled water, and pickup and drop-off from your hotel, Cairo International Airport, Giza hotel, or your location in Cairo or Giza.

Alexandria is located about 220 km / 137 miles northwest of Cairo, the Capital of Egypt, with an approximate driving time of 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours each way, depending on road conditions, pickup location, and traffic. This private Alexandria day trip from Cairo includes private transfers to Alexandria and back on the same day.

This Alexandria day trip from Cairo is one of the important Cairo Tours for travelers who want to visit the Mediterranean city in one day with private service.

It is suitable for visitors searching for Cairo Trips, Cairo Excursions, Cairo Day Tours, Cairo Day Trips, Alexandria Tour from Cairo, Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo, and private Alexandria sightseeing from Cairo.

During the tour, you will visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, one of the most important Greco-Roman burial sites in Alexandria. The catacombs date mainly to the 2nd century AD and include underground tombs, rock-cut chambers, stairways, and decoration that combines ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman elements.

You will also visit Pompey's Pillar, a Roman triumphal column built in the 3rd century AD during the reign of Emperor Diocletian. The column is about 26.85 meters / 88 feet high and was carved from red Aswan granite. It stands in the area of the ancient Serapeum of Alexandria.

The tour also includes Qaitbay Citadel, built in 1477 AD by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay on the eastern harbor of Alexandria. The citadel stands near the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, built during the Ptolemaic period in the 3rd century BC and known as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

You will visit Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the modern Alexandria Library, opened in 2002 near the location traditionally associated with the ancient Library of Alexandria. The modern library is one of the main cultural landmarks in Alexandria and covers a large complex with reading halls, exhibitions, museums, and cultural spaces. The main reading room covers about 20,000 square meters.

These sites are among the main Alexandria Attractions for travelers visiting the Mediterranean coast of Egypt. They give clear context about ancient Alexandria, Greco-Roman history, Islamic military architecture, and modern cultural landmarks in the city known as Alexandria, Pride of the Mediterranean.

WOW Egypt Tours arranges this private Alexandria Tour from Cairo with clear organization and direct sightseeing. The tour includes private transfers from Cairo to Alexandria and back, a private Egyptologist guide, entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing sites, lunch at a local restaurant, bottled water, and all service charges and taxes.

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Tour Summary

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  • From: $120
  • Duration: 12 hours
  • Schedule: Daily
  • Location:
    Alexandria
  • Group Size: Private Group
  • Category: Sightseeing Tour
  • Trip Type: Tour
  • Pick-up & Drop-off:
    Cairo
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Tour Attractions

Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa

Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa

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Pompey's Pillar

Pompey's Pillar

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Qaitbay Citadel

Qaitbay Citadel

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Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Bibliotheca Alexandrina

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Tour Itinerary

1 Pickup

Your WOW Egypt Tours representative and driver will pick you up from your hotel, Cairo International Airport, Giza hotel, or your location in Cairo or Giza. You will be transferred by private modern air-conditioned vehicle with your private Egyptologist guide to begin your Alexandria Tour from Cairo.

2 Transfer from Cairo to Alexandria

Start the road journey from Cairo to Alexandria by private air-conditioned vehicle. Alexandria is located about 220 km / 137 miles northwest of Cairo, and the driving time is usually around 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours each way, depending on road conditions, pickup location, and traffic.

During the transfer, you will travel toward Egypt’s Mediterranean coast. Your guide or representative will assist during the journey and explain the general program before arrival in Alexandria.

3 Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

Start your Alexandria sightseeing with the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, one of the most important archaeological sites from Roman Alexandria. The catacombs date mainly to the 2nd century AD and were used as an underground burial complex.

The site includes a spiral staircase, burial chambers, rock-cut tombs, and decorated walls that combine Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artistic styles. The catacombs extend through several underground levels, with the main burial areas cut into the rock below the city.

During your visit, your private Egyptologist guide will explain the funerary function of the catacombs, the mixed decoration, and the importance of Alexandria as a multicultural city during the Greco-Roman period, especially after the city was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC.

The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa give clear context about burial traditions in Roman Alexandria, underground tomb design, and the mixture of ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman religious and artistic elements in the city.

4 Pompey's Pillar

Continue to Pompey's Pillar, one of the most famous Roman monuments in Alexandria. The column was erected in the 3rd century AD during the reign of Emperor Diocletian and stands in the area of the ancient Serapeum.

The column is about 26.85 meters / 88 feet high and was carved from red Aswan granite. During your visit, your guide will explain the history of the Serapeum, the Roman period in Alexandria, and why the column became one of the city’s main surviving ancient landmarks.

Pompey's Pillar gives clear context about Roman Alexandria, monumental architecture, and the ancient Serapeum area. The site also helps explain Alexandria’s importance as a major Mediterranean city during the Greco-Roman period.

5 Qaitbay Citadel

Continue to Qaitbay Citadel, located on the eastern harbor of Alexandria. The citadel was built in 1477 AD by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay as a defensive fortress on the Mediterranean coast.

The citadel stands near the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The ancient lighthouse was built during the Ptolemaic period in the 3rd century BC and was one of the most famous landmarks of ancient Alexandria.

During your visit, your guide will explain the military importance of Qaitbay Citadel, its Mamluk-period architecture, and its connection with Alexandria’s ancient harbor and coastal defense history. The citadel gives clear context about Alexandria’s position on the Mediterranean Sea, its eastern harbor, and its role as one of Egypt’s main coastal cities.

6 Lunch Time

Lunch is served at local restaurant.

7 Bibliotheca Alexandrina

After lunch, continue to Alexandria Library, also known as Bibliotheca Alexandrina. The modern library was opened in 2002 near the location traditionally associated with the ancient Library of Alexandria, one of the most famous centers of learning in the ancient world.

During your visit, your guide will explain the idea behind the modern library, its connection with the ancient library tradition, and its role as a cultural and research center in Alexandria. The library complex includes large reading halls, exhibitions, cultural spaces, and modern architectural design facing the Mediterranean Sea.

The main reading room covers about 20,000 square meters, and the library was designed to hold millions of books. Bibliotheca Alexandrina gives clear context about Alexandria’s cultural history, the memory of the ancient library, modern research spaces, and the city’s position as one of Egypt’s main Mediterranean cultural centers.

8 Return Transfer to Cairo

After completing your Alexandria sightseeing visits, return to Cairo by private air-conditioned vehicle. The distance from Alexandria to Cairo is about 220 km / 137 miles, and the return journey usually takes around 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours, depending on road conditions and traffic.

9 Drop-off

After completing your Alexandria Tour from Cairo, you will be transferred back by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel, Cairo International Airport, Giza hotel, or your location in Cairo or Giza.

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Tour Inclusions

  • Private Modern Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Private Transfers from Cairo to Alexandria and Back
  • Private Egyptologist Guide During the Tour
  • Visit to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
  • Visit to Pompey's Pillar
  • Visit to Qaitbay Citadel
  • Visit to Alexandria Library
  • Entrance Fees to the Mentioned Sightseeing Sites
  • Lunch at a Local Restaurant
  • Bottled Water During the Tour
  • All Service Charges and Taxes
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Tour Exclusions

  • International Airfare
  • Egypt Entry Visa
  • Any Extras Not Mentioned in the Itinerary
  • Personal Expenses
  • Meals and Drinks Not Mentioned in the Inclusions
  • Tipping
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Tour Notes

  • This itinerary can be customized. You can adjust the order of visits between the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, Qaitbay Citadel, and Alexandria Library according to your pickup location, route, opening hours, traffic, and operating conditions on the day of your tour.
  • Alexandria is located about 220 km / 137 miles northwest of Cairo, with an approximate driving time of 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours each way.
  • This tour starts from Cairo or Giza and includes private transfers outside the city to visit the main Alexandria sightseeing sites in one day.
  • Alexandria Library visit route may vary according to official opening hours, library regulations, exhibitions, and visitor flow on the day of your tour.
  • This tour can be organized for individuals, couples, families, private groups, and travelers arriving at Cairo International Airport.
  • You can combine this tour with other Cairo sightseeing sites such as the Giza Pyramids Complex, the Grand Egyptian Museum GEM, the Egyptian Museum, El Moez Street, and Khan El Khalili.
  • If you want to understand the city before planning more visits, you can also check our guide to Alexandria, Pride of the Mediterranean.
  • If you are planning a longer Egypt program, you can also check our Egypt Tour Packages and Egypt Travel Packages.

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Tour Price Details

Group Size Price Details
group 1 Person
$297 Per Person
group 2 Persons
$180 Per Person
group 3 Persons
$171 Per Person
group 4 Persons
$164 Per Person
group 5 Persons
$154 Per Person
group 6 Persons
$146 Per Person
group 7 Persons
$142 Per Person
group 8 Persons
$132 Per Person
group 9 Persons
$126 Per Person
group 10 Persons
$120 Per Person
Notes
Children 0 - 1.9 years old: Free of charge
Children 2 - 5.9 years old: 25% of the adult price
Children 6 - 11.9 years old: 50% of the adult price
Children 12+ years old: Full adult price
Large groups: Special prices are available. Please contact us for a custom group rate.
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Payment can be made by Bank Transfer, Credit Card, Debit Card, or cash.

Online payment details can be sent after confirmation if you prefer to pay by card or bank transfer. Cash payment can be made on arrival or on the tour day, depending on the confirmed booking terms.

Free cancellation is available up to 48 hours before the tour date.

Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the tour date are subject to a 50% cancellation fee.

In case of no-show on the tour date, the booking may be treated as non-refundable.

Children prices are based on the child’s age on the tour date.

  • 0 - 1.9 years old: Free of charge
  • 2 - 5 years old: 25% of the adult price
  • 6 - 11 years old: 50% of the adult price
  • 12+ years old: Full adult price

Children must be accompanied by an adult during the tour.

Special prices are available for large groups, families, student groups, corporate groups, and travel agencies.

Please contact WOW Egypt Tours with the tour name, travel date, number of travelers, and pickup location to receive a custom group rate.

Please bring a passport copy or ID if required, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and cash for personal expenses or optional tipping.

If you have any special request, such as a specific guide language, child seat, wheelchair assistance, dietary request, or a different pickup point, please mention it when sending your booking request.

Tipping is not included in the tour price and remains optional.

Suggested tipping range:

  • Private Egyptologist guide: $5 - $8
  • Private driver: $2 - $5

Tipping can be given directly at the end of the tour if you are satisfied with the service.

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The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa are the largest, the most architecturally extraordinary, and the most historically significant ancient funerary complex of the Greco-Roman period in all of Egypt, a subterranean necropolis of breathtaking scale and astonishing artistic invention discovered beneath the streets of Alexandria in 1900 and recognized by scholars as the supreme surviving monument of the cultural synthesis that defined ancient Alexandrian civilization at its most creative and most original. Descending through three levels carved directly into the bedrock beneath the Rhakotis hill in the southwestern district of Alexandria, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa preserve in their carved and painted chambers and corridors the most extraordinary fusion of ancient Egyptian religious art, Greek Hellenistic sculpture, and Roman architectural decoration available at any single ancient monument site in the entire Nile Valley, a visual synthesis that is so unexpected, so inventive, and so densely layered that it has fascinated every scholar and every visitor who has encountered it since the moment of its discovery. This remarkable destination is a featured attraction on Alexandria Day Tours, Cairo and Alexandria Day Tours, and Alexandria Port Excursions, all of which WOW Egypt Tours proudly offers to travelers from around the world as part of Egypt Tours Packages and Egypt Travel Packages that include the extraordinary cultural heritage of the city of Alexander the Great.Visitors often ask about catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa facts and they also ask about the catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa entrance fee, yet the site is more than numbers because it is a journey through history carved in stone. If you are planning a trip to Alexandria, the alexandria catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa should be at the top of your list because it is not only a burial place but also a clear story of how three great cultures lived side by side.
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