What to expect on Alexandria Full Day Tour from Cairo
Alexandria, Egypt's Mediterranean jewel, is a city of elegant history, beautiful coastline and fascinating layers of Greek, Roman and modern heritage. This full-day tour from Cairo is the perfect way to discover the highlights of the city founded by Alexander the Great.
Four practical questions before booking Alexandria Full Day Tour from Cairo
What should you know before you go?
This is a one-day tour. Pickup information currently reads: “According to the confirmed tour arrangements.” Availability currently reads: “According to availability and confirmed tour arrangements.” Reconfirm the exact pickup time and operating details for your travel date.
Where does the tour take you?
The published itinerary currently names Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay Citadel, and Stanley Bridge and Montazah Gardens. The final order can change with opening times, traffic and operational conditions, so use the confirmed itinerary as the authority for your date.
What will you do?
The published highlights focus on Visit the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa, Explore the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and See the Qaitbay Citadel. Your guide and itinerary should keep the experience focused on the places explicitly included in the confirmed program.
What should you confirm before booking?
Reconfirm the current group-size price, availability, pickup, transport type, included admissions, meals and optional items before payment. Read the Alexandria travel guide for destination context, then compare it with the final booking confirmation.
The tour begins with a visit to the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa, the largest known Roman burial site in Egypt. These remarkable underground tombs combine Roman, Greek and Egyptian artistic styles and are a true highlight of any Alexandria visit.
From the catacombs you will continue to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the modern revival of the legendary ancient Library of Alexandria. Then you will see the Qaitbay Citadel, built on the site of the famous ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, followed by a drive over the scenic Stanley Bridge and a relaxing visit to the Montazah Gardens.
