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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.

From 110 EUR / person

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

10 hours
Private Tour
Day Trips
Private air-conditioned vehicle for your group only
Private Egyptologist guide, exclusively for your group
Bottled water during the tour

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. 1 Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza
  2. 2 Visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria
  3. 3 Descend into the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a fascinating blend of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman funerary styles
  4. 4 See Pompey's Pillar, a Roman triumphal column and one of Alexandria's most recognizable landmarks
  5. 5 Visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the modern successor to the ancient Library of Alexandria
  6. 6 Drive along the Alexandria Corniche with views of the Mediterranean Sea
  7. 7 Return transfer to your hotel in Cairo or Giza
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Places You'll Visit

Citadel of Qaitbay

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.

Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa

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

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.

Bibliotheca Alexandrina

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is a modern library and cultural complex in Alexandria, Egypt, opened on 16 October 2002 as a tribute to the ancient Library of Alexandria. Built as a tilted granite disc facing the Mediterranean, it holds shelf space for millions of volumes and houses a planetarium, several museums, and manuscript conservation facilities.

Why Choose This Tour

Your Own Egyptologist Guide

A private, licensed guide dedicated entirely to your group for the full day.

Comfortable for a Long Day

A private vehicle makes the round-trip drive far more comfortable than a shared coach.

Bibliotheca Alexandrina Included

Private tours include time at the modern library, often skipped on group itineraries.

What to Bring

Comfortable walking shoesCamera for photosCash for shopping and optional extras

Trip Essentials

Duration

Full day experience

Location

Cairo, Egypt

Safety

Professional guides & equipment

Payment

Secure & flexible options

Frequently Asked Questions

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