Private Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo
A private, guided full-day trip to Alexandria, visiting the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Catacombs, Pompey's Pillar, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
About this activity
Book a private Alexandria day trip from Cairo with your own guide and vehicle, visiting the Citadel, Catacombs, and Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
Full description
Your private Alexandria day trip begins with an early pickup from your hotel in your own private vehicle for the scenic drive to the Mediterranean coast. Your private guide leads you through the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, and Pompey's Pillar, with time added to visit the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the successor to the ancient Library of Alexandria. You'll also enjoy a relaxed drive al…
What's included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for your group only
- Private Egyptologist guide, exclusively for your group
- 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 and the Catacombs privately
- ✓Add the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina library
- ✓Flexible pace for the long round-trip day
- ✓Private vehicle and driver included throughout
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 Visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the modern successor to the ancient Library of Alexandria
- 6 Drive along the Alexandria Corniche with views of the Mediterranean Sea
- 7 Return transfer to your hotel in Cairo or Giza
Why Choose This Tour
A private, licensed guide dedicated entirely to your group for the full day.
A private vehicle makes the round-trip drive far more comfortable than a shared coach.
Private tours include time at the modern library, often skipped on group itineraries.
What to Bring
Trip Essentials
Full day experience
Cairo, Egypt
Professional guides & equipment
Secure & flexible options
