Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo Start from 70$

Overview

Experience the captivating beauty and rich Greco-Roman heritage of Alexandria on a private full-day tour from Cairo with Marasem Tours. Traveling comfortably along the desert highway, explore Alexandria’s greatest landmarks: the mystical Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the Roman Theater at Kom El-Dikka, the iconic Qaitbay Citadel built on the foundations of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse, and the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, complemented by an authentic fresh Mediterranean seafood lunch.

What's included

• Private round-trip transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional Egyptologist tour guide
• All entry tickets to the mentioned historical sites
• Delicious fresh seafood lunch at a sea-view restaurant
• Bottled water throughout the day
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Cairo or Giza
• All taxes and service charges

Itinerary

Stop 1: Roman Theater & Kom El-Dikka

Your Marasem Tours private guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza for the scenic drive to Alexandria (approx. 220 km). Upon arrival, explore the ancient Kom El-Dikka district, featuring Egypt’s only preserved Roman amphitheater, marble seating, ancient lecture halls, and Roman bath complexes.

Stop 2: Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

Descend into the underground realm of Kom El Shoqafa, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. Admire the unique fusion of Pharaonic, Greek, and Roman architectural styles and funerary art carved across three subterranean levels.

Stop 3: Qaitbay Citadel & Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque

Drive along the Mediterranean Corniche to the imposing Citadel of Qaitbay, erected in the 15th century by Sultan Qaitbay on the exact site of the fabled Lighthouse of Alexandria. Visit the nearby stunning Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi, Alexandria's largest and most historic Islamic landmark.

Stop 4: Bibliotheca Alexandrina & Seafood Lunch

Savor a delectable fresh seafood lunch overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Next, visit the magnificent Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a world-class cultural center housing millions of books, art galleries, and antiquities museums. In the late afternoon, enjoy a relaxing drive back to your hotel in Cairo.