Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo

2 Hours

(Qaitbay Citadel – Roman Theater – Catacombs – Bibliotheca Alexandrina – Pompey’s Pillar)

Overview

💵 Prices:

1 Person: €245

2 Persons: €190 per person

3–4 Persons: €170 per person

5–11 Persons: €145 per person

12–18 Persons: €125 per person

More than 18 Persons: €115 per person

👶 Children under 5 years old: Free of charge

📸 Optional Add-On:

• Professional photographer to document the tour – €100/day

Tour Program:

🏰 Qaitbay Citadel:

Your day begins along the beautiful Mediterranean coast with a visit to the historic Qaitbay Citadel, built on the site of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Inside the fortress, you’ll explore:

Defensive towers and soldiers’ quarters

A small historic mosque

Stone passageways and inner chambers

And finally, ascend to the rooftop for a panoramic view of Alexandria’s coastline and harbor

Your guide will share the fascinating history of this defensive stronghold, built by Sultan Qaitbay in the 15th century to protect Egypt from sea invasions.

🎭 Roman Theater (Kom El-Dikka):

Next, visit Egypt’s only discovered Roman theater, dating back to the 2nd century AD and located in the heart of Alexandria.

Highlights include:

13 semi-circular rows of white marble seating

Elegant columns that once supported shade canopies

Roman bath ruins and ancient villas nearby

Mosaic floors and remains of Byzantine structures

Your guide will explain how this site functioned as a cultural and recreational center in Greco-Roman Alexandria, including musical performances, poetry readings, and public gatherings.

️ Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa:

Descend into the largest known multi-level Roman burial site in Egypt, a unique fusion of Pharaonic, Greek, and Roman architectural styles.

You’ll explore:

A main burial chamber with intricately carved walls

Spiraling stone staircases and subterranean passageways

Triclinium (banquet hall) where families dined to honor the dead

Incredible statues and reliefs that merge Roman togas with Pharaonic symbols

This mysterious underground necropolis offers a rare glimpse into the blend of cultures that once coexisted in Alexandria.

📚 Bibliotheca Alexandrina (New Library of Alexandria):

A visit to the modern-day revival of the ancient Library of Alexandria — a beacon of global knowledge and cultural exchange.

Package Includes

  • Roundtrip private air-conditioned transportation from/to Cairo
  • Expert English-speaking tour guide
  • Open buffet lunch (Egyptian and seafood specialties)
  • One bottle of mineral water per person
  • Pickup and drop-off at any Cairo location (hotel – airport – residence)
From €115
/ Adult