Discover Alexandria: A Full-Day Tour from Cairo

12 Hours

Discover the captivating city of Alexandria on a full-day tour from Cairo, exploring its rich history and cultural heritage. Visit the modern Library of Alexandria, the Roman Theatre at Kom el-Deka, the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, and the Qaitbay Citadel. Enjoy a leisurely lunch at a local restaurant and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the Montana Gardens. A seamless and comfortable travel experience ensures a memorable journey through Alexandria’s ancient and modern wonders.

Trip Highlights : 

Discover the highlights of Alexandria, including the Roman Theatre and the Catacombs of Kom el-Shaqafa. Stroll along the ramparts of the 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel and enjoy a leisurely lunch at a quality local restaurant.

This informative full-day tour takes you through Alexandria’s rich history, from its ancient Egyptian origins to the Classical and Roman periods. Enjoy convenient pickup and drop-off from your Cairo hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned bus.

Your journey begins at the Roman Theatre in Kom El-Deka, a marble amphitheater that once accommodated 800 spectators, featuring galleries, mosaic flooring, and a pleasure garden, all surrounded by Roman baths and villas.

Next, explore the Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa, a necropolis with three sub-levels dating back to the 2nd century AD. This site beautifully merges Egyptian, Greek, and Roman influences. You’ll see the Roman triclinium—a banquet hall for honoring the deceased—as well as statues, reliefs, and a pillared lobby adorned with depictions of Egyptian gods in Roman attire.

Continue your tour with a visit to the lush Montazah Gardens and the site of the ancient Alexandria Library. Finally, walk the ramparts of the Qaitbay Citadel, constructed on the ruins of the legendary Alexandria Lighthouse.

Conclude your day of exploration with a relaxing drive back to Cairo and return to your hotel.

Trip Including

  • Transportation in air-conditioned deluxe van
  • English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • entry-fees
  • Lunch at quality local restaurant
  • Bottled water
  • taxes and service charges

Trip Excluding

  • beverages
  • Extra admission to pyramids or mummy room at museum
  • Gratuities
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