Alexandria tours are Egypt's Mediterranean counterpoint: Greco-Roman rather than pharaonic, sea air instead of desert. A private Alexandria day tour typically covers the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, the Qaitbay Citadel on the harbour and the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, with a stop along the Corniche.

Most guests visit Alexandria as a long day trip from Cairo with a private driver and a licensed guide, which is why the duration on our Alexandria day tour reflects the drive in both directions. If you are staying in the city itself, the same sightseeing runs at a gentler pace with more time by the sea.

What You'll Experience

Underground at the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, where Egyptian and Roman funerary art meet.
Qaitbay Citadel on the site of the ancient Pharos lighthouse.
Pompey's Pillar and the Serapeum, plus the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
Alexandria sightseeing along the Corniche, with a seafood lunch stop if you wish.

Why Choose This Tour

Private Alexandria tour: your own guide and vehicle, not a coach group.
Licensed guides who explain the Greco-Roman layer of Egyptian history properly.
Hotel pick-up in Cairo or Alexandria, depending on where you are staying.
Flexible order — the harbour and the library work well at different times of day.

Practical Information

Coming from Cairo means an early start and a long day; each tour page states the duration.
The catacombs involve stairs and a narrow spiral descent.
Photography rules vary between sites; your guide advises on arrival.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Alexandria be done as a day tour from Cairo?: Yes — this is the most common way to visit. The duration shown on the tour page includes the private drive in both directions.
Is the Alexandria tour private?: Yes. You travel with your own licensed guide and private air-conditioned vehicle.
Which sites are included?: Typically the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, Qaitbay Citadel and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina — the exact list is on each tour page.
Is hotel pick-up included?: Yes, from your hotel in Cairo or Alexandria as applicable.

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