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Alexandria Tour: Explore Ancient Wonders
4.7
7 Ratings
Alexandria
Discover Alexandria’s ancient wonders in a day: catacombs, citadel, library, and theater. Dive into history with seamless transport from Cairo.
Discover Alexandria’s ancient wonders in a day: catacombs, citadel, library, and theater. Dive into history with seamless transport from Cairo.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - The Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa are an extraordinary underground burial site in Alexandria, Egypt, showcasing a unique fusion of ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman cultural elements. Primarily dating from the 2nd to 4th centuries CE, these multi-level catacombs provide an intriguing insight into the burial customs of…
- Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - The Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa are an extraordinary underground burial site in Alexandria, Egypt, showcasing a unique fusion of ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman cultural elements. Primarily dating from the 2nd to 4th centuries CE, these multi-level catacombs provide an intriguing insight into the burial customs of this diverse city. The site was serendipitously discovered in 1900 when a donkey fell into a shaft.
- Ancient Roman Theater, Alexandria - The Ancient Roman Theater in Alexandria is part of the expansive Kom el-Dikka archaeological site, offering a valuable perspective on life in Greco-Roman Alexandria. It is the only known Roman theater of its kind in Egypt and was uncovered by accident in 1960 during construction for a government building. The larger site includes villas, bathhouses, and lecture halls.
- Alexandria Library - The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is the contemporary Library of Alexandria, opened in 2002 to honor the legacy of the ancient library lost to history. It is situated on the historic eastern harbor of Alexandria, near the presumed location of the original library.
- Qaitbay Citadel - The Citadel of Qaitbay is a magnificent 15th-century fortress located on the Mediterranean coast of Alexandria, Egypt. It stands at the entrance of the eastern harbor on the northern tip of Pharos Island, occupying the very site where the renowned Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, once stood.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entry fees (optional)
- Tour guide (optional)
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entry fees (optional)
- Tour guide (optional)
What's Not Included
- Tipping
- Personal items
- Tipping
- Personal items
Additional Information
Escape the hustle of Cairo and journey north to the Mediterranean gem, Alexandria. Discover the enigmatic Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, showcasing a unique fusion of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman architecture hidden beneath the city. Immerse yourself in history at the majestic Qaitbay Citadel, constructed on the site of the famed Lighthouse of Alexandria….
Escape the hustle of Cairo and journey north to the Mediterranean gem, Alexandria. Discover the enigmatic Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, showcasing a unique fusion of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman architecture hidden beneath the city. Immerse yourself in history at the majestic Qaitbay Citadel, constructed on the site of the famed Lighthouse of Alexandria. Wander through the modern wonder of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina—one of the world’s largest and most breathtaking libraries. Conclude your adventure at the Roman Theater, offering a beautifully preserved view into Alexandria’s imperial history. This full-day tour provides a delightful blend of culture, architecture, and sea breeze—all with convenient round-trip transportation from Cairo.
Location
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Kom Al Shokafa
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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210traceyd
Jan 22, 2026
MOST INTERESTING DAY IN ALEXANDRIA - A wonderful day with guide Sara who was very knowledgeable and made our experience memorable. We saw the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the Roman theater, the Library and the Citadel and we ended our day with a late lunch at the seafood restaurant Branzino.
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Ga_tanq2017
Jan 2, 2026
A very good moment in Alexandria! - A fantastic tour! We discovered the Citadel and the Alexandrian librairy, and it was really beautiful. Our guide made the tour even more interesting by giving us a lot of information. We would totally recommend this experience !
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O3718ycvanesap
Jan 2, 2026
Sensational experience in amazing Spanish tour!!! - Our guide was absolutely wonderful. She is learning Spanish and showed us Alexandria in a truly beautiful and special way. She even let us try her traditional food and was kind and attentive to us at all times.
She knew how to show us the secrets and wonders of the Mediterranean Sea, as well as interesting facts and very beautiful details about the city. We will always be grateful to Sara, and we hope to see you again very soon. We wish you all the best.
Thank you for the tour, and thank you for being such a kind and wonderful person 😍
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Raphael
Dec 31, 2025
Discover Alexandria in one day 😎 - Beautiful discovery of the city of Alexandria on a day guided by Mayar, extremely friendly young guide with valuable explanations. Excellent level of English, she knows how to answer everything! Visit of the main historical sites (catacombs of Kom el Shoqfa, Roman theater, Qaitbay fortress, library) and time to exchange a lot about the history of the country, the historical and political events that mesh its history. Thank you for sharing this knowledge, I recommend 100x this complete visit!
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Agnesm206
Dec 13, 2025
A very pleasant visit to Alexandria thanks to our guide - It takes at least 3h30 to get to Alexandria from Cairo.
We had an excellent Shima guide from a great culture who explained everything we needed to know about the 4 sites visited and who perfectly organized our day taking into account our requests and spending the time necessary for tours with free time to discover them for ourselves.
We had lunch with views of the sea and the citadel in a restaurant specializing in fish.
Our driver Maro was careful and drove well despite the traffic and pedestrians crossing the tracks!
One day in Alexandria is enough. The city as everywhere in Egypt is very dirty.
Thanks to Shima and Maro for their professionalism.
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Carlosaj7915yi
Oct 28, 2025
An excursion you can't miss - We took this trip with them. We're a family with a 6-year-old daughter, and these destinations can be overwhelming for children. But in our case, it was a very good trip, avoiding the crowds. It wasn't overwhelming. We saw many interesting sites, the library, the lighthouse, the citadel, and to top it all off, we ate at an incredible restaurant. A highly recommended agency.
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Raphaelah2026
Feb 9, 2026
Good organisation - The tour was very well organized. The pick-up service and the ride went smoothly, and all questions were quickly resolved. All details were clarified via WhatsApp and the answers came quickly.
We had a very nice guide, but in places we would have liked deeper insights and more extensive explanations.
In addition, we had booked a tour without lunch because we didn't like the standardized tourist menus and wanted authentic, good food. Unfortunately, there were clear communication difficulties here and we ended up in that very restaurant and received a somewhat questionable menu for $15. We lacked flexibility here.
We just ordered a menu and still had to pay a total of $30. The explanation as to why this was so was a bit poor and questionable.
The process was definitely very well organized and pleasant. However, we lacked some flexibility and the incident at lunch was really annoying.
3/5
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