Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo
Escape to the Mediterranean coast for a full day in Alexandria, visiting the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Catacombs, and Pompey's Pillar.
About this activity
Take a full-day Alexandria trip from Cairo, visiting the Citadel of Qaitbay, Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, and Pompey's Pillar. Hotel pickup included.
Full description
Your Alexandria day trip begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel for the scenic drive north to the Mediterranean coast. Once in Alexandria, you'll visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Next, descend into the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a fascinating underground necropolis blending Egyptian, Greek, and Roma…
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo or Giza
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Egyptologist guide
- Bottled water during the tour
Not included
- Entry tickets to sites (paid on-site)
- Personal expenses and shopping
- Tipping for guide and driver
- Lunch (stop at a local restaurant, not included in the price)
About this activity
Highlights
- ✓Visit the Citadel of Qaitbay on the site of the ancient Lighthouse
- ✓Descend into the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
- ✓See the Roman-era Pompey's Pillar
- ✓Drive along Alexandria's scenic Corniche
Tour Itinerary & Map
- 1 Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza
- 2 Visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria
- 3 Descend into the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a fascinating blend of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman funerary styles
- 4 See Pompey's Pillar, a Roman triumphal column and one of Alexandria's most recognizable landmarks
- 5 Drive along the Alexandria Corniche with views of the Mediterranean Sea
- 6 Return transfer to your hotel in Cairo or Giza
Places You'll Visit
The Citadel of Qaitbay is a 15th-century coastal fortress in Alexandria, Egypt, built between 1477 and 1479 by Mamluk Sultan al-Ashraf Qaitbay on the site of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, destroyed by earthquakes. Its foundations reportedly incorporate stone and granite blocks salvaged from the lighthouse's ruins.
The Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa are a 2nd-century CE underground necropolis in Alexandria, Egypt, discovered by accident in 1900 when a donkey fell through the ground. Cut roughly 35 metres deep across three levels, the tombs blend ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman funerary art and architecture, and are included on Alexandria's UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List.
Pompey's Pillar is a Roman triumphal column standing in Alexandria, Egypt, carved from a single block of red Aswan granite and rising roughly 26.85 meters, including its Corinthian capital. Despite the name, it honors Emperor Diocletian, erected around 298–302 AD after he suppressed a revolt; the "Pompey" attribution stems from a medieval misreading, not Pompey the general.
Why Choose This Tour
Your guide brings Alexandria's Greek, Roman, and Islamic layers of history to life.
Enjoy a refreshing change of scenery on the Mediterranean coast for the day.
We offer competitive rates for this Alexandria day trip. Book now!
What to Bring
Trip Essentials
Full day experience
Cairo, Egypt
Professional guides & equipment
Secure & flexible options
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