• Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - The tour guide will collect guests at 7am for a journey to Alexandria, approximately a 3-hour drive in a private, modern air-conditioned van equipped with WiFi. Founded by Alexander the Great in 334 B.C., Alexandria served as Egypt’s capital for nearly 1,000 years. Today, it is the second-largest city and the largest seaport in Egypt. Guests can select their top four attractions from the list for a personalized tour by informing the private tour guide at the beginning of the tour. The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, meaning “Mound of Shards,” is a significant archaeological site in Alexandria, Egypt, and is recognized as one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages.
• Alexandria National Museum - Housed in a former Italianate mansion, the museum was once the residence of a wood merchant and later the United States consulate. Dating back to 1926, the building is surrounded by a large garden and includes a basement. This three-story palace was a social hub for Alexandria’s upper-class society.
• Bibliotheca Alexandrina - The Bibliotheca Alexandrina, or Library of Alexandria, is a prominent library and cultural center located on the Mediterranean Sea’s shore in Alexandria, Egypt. It serves as a tribute to the ancient Library of Alexandria and aims to revive the intellectual brilliance of its predecessor. The concept of reviving the old library emerged in 1974 when a committee from Alexandria University selected a site for the new library. Construction began in 1995, and after an investment of approximately US$220 million, the complex was officially opened on 16 October 2002. In 2010, the library received a donation of 500,000 books from the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF), making it the sixth-largest Francophone library globally.
• Pompey’s Pillar - Pompey’s Pillar is a Roman triumphal column in Alexandria, Egypt, and is the largest of its kind built outside the imperial capitals of Rome and Constantinople. Located at the Serapeum of Alexandria, it is the only known free-standing column in Roman Egypt not made of drums and is one of the largest ancient monoliths and monolithic columns ever constructed.
• Fort Qaitbey - The Citadel of Qaitbay, also known as the Fort of Qaitbay, is a 15th-century defensive fortress on the Mediterranean coast in Alexandria, Egypt. Established in 1477 AD (882 AH) by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa’it Bay, the Citadel is positioned on the eastern side of the northern tip of Pharos Island at the entrance of the Eastern Harbour.
• Montazah Gardens - Montaza Palace and Garden is a palace, museum, and expansive gardens located in the Montaza district of Alexandria, Egypt. It is situated on a low plateau east of central Alexandria, overlooking a Mediterranean Sea beach.
• Ancient Roman Amphitheater - Roman amphitheatres are large, circular or oval open-air venues with elevated seating, constructed by the ancient Romans. They hosted events such as gladiator combats, animal hunts, and executions. Approximately 230 Roman amphitheatres have been discovered across the Roman Empire, with early examples dating from the republican period and becoming more monumental during the imperial era.

• Entry/Admission - Pompey’s Pillar
• Entry/Admission - Bibliotheca Alexandrina
• Entry/Admission - Citadel of Qaitbay
• Entry/Admission - Ancient Roman Amphitheater
• Qualified Egyptologist guide
• Entry/Admission - Alexandria National Museum
• Entry/Admission - Montazah Gardens

• Gratuities
• lunch

This full-day excursion to Alexandria, Egypt’s second-largest city, offers exceptional value for money and is guided by an Egyptologist. Enjoy a comfortable ride in an air-conditioned vehicle for the approximately three-hour journey to Alexandria. Upon arrival, select four activities from the available list to tailor your city tour. The package includes entrance fees, snacks, and bottled water.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.