Egypt’s Mediterranean city in a day from Cairo. Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great and was the capital of the Ptolemies and Cleopatra. See the 15th-century Citadel of Qaitbay, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, go underground into the Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa, visit the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and stop for a seafood lunch by the sea.
Tour Highlights
- The Citadel of Qaitbay on the site of the Pharos Lighthouse
- The Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa
- The Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- Seafood lunch on the Mediterranean
The Tour Step by Step
Early pickup in Cairo
Pickup from your hotel and the drive north to Alexandria, roughly three hours by the desert road.
Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa
A Roman-era burial complex cut deep into the rock, where Egyptian and Greco-Roman art meet.
Citadel of Qaitbay
The 15th-century fortress at the tip of the Eastern Harbour, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse.
Seafood lunch
Lunch at a seafood restaurant on the Corniche.
Bibliotheca Alexandrina & return
The modern library that revives the name of the ancient Library of Alexandria, then the drive back to Cairo.
What is Included
Included in the price
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo
- Air-conditioned transport Cairo – Alexandria – Cairo
- Entrance tickets for the Citadel and the Library
- English-speaking guide
- Seafood lunch
Not included
- Entrance to the Catacombs if not stated in your quote
- Tips for the guide and driver
- Personal expenses and drinks
- Anything not listed as included
Prices
- Adults: $97 per person
- Children (6–12): $45 per child
Ahmose Travel is an Egyptian tour operator based in Alexandria, Egypt that arranges these trips directly. Message us on WhatsApp at +20 127 530 7375 or visit ahmosetravel.com.
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