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Private Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo – Catacombs & Qaitbay

Cairo, Egypt
  • 12 to 13 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

On this private, half-day Alexandria tour, you’ll tick off the highlights of Egypt’s second-largest city, located along the stunning Mediterranean coast. Get a first-hand peek at 4th-century Pompay’s Pillar, see the 15th-century citadel built on the site of the port city’s ancient lighthouse, and explore a mix of Egyptian and Roman influences in the iconic Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa.
  • A half-day Alexandria city tour, with round-trip hotel transfers
  • Cover the city’s most celebrated sights, including the cutting-edge Library of Alexandria
  • Enjoy a personalized pickup from your Alexandria hotel for extra convenience
  • Travel comfortably between locations, and skip the need for costly taxi rides

What's Included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional local tour guide
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off
  • 1 Bottled water
  • All sightseeing as per itinerary
  • Entrance fees to all sites
  • personal expenses
  • Tips/gratuities for guide and driver (not included)
  • Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Free pickup from Cairo & Giza hotels. Extra charge applies for airport, New Cairo, Heliopolis, 6th October, New Giza, Sphinx Airport, and New Capital (depends on distance).

Itinerary

1

Cairo

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

2

Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

3

Pompey's Pillar

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

4

Ancient Roman Amphitheater

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

5

Citadel of Qaitbay

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

6

Bibliotheca Alexandrina

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

7

Alexandria

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

8

Cairo

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Wheelchair Not recommended at catacomb
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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