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Day Tour
Private Alexandria Highlights Guided Day Tour
Trip overview
Private guided full-day tour to Alexandria
With Egypt Day Trips Enjoy one of the most excited Alexandria day trips with lunch.
This is a full day guided tour with an expert Alexandria tour guide to the beautiful City of Alexandria, the Pearl of the Mediterranean.
Discover Alexandria sightseeing with your professional tour guide, visiting the Roman Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, Qaitbay Citadel, Roman Amphitheatre, and the Library of Alexandria.
Enjoy your lunch at a sea view restaurant.
Tour highlights
What makes this day different
Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
A unique blend of Egyptian, Greek and Roman art.
Pompey's Pillar
A 27-metre Roman-era granite column.
Citadel of Qaitbay
Built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.
Library of Alexandria
A modern tribute to the ancient library's legacy.
The route
6 stops, one unforgettable day
Your day at a glance
Hotel pickup & drop-off
Your guide meets you at your hotel reception in Alexandria.
1
Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
Explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a Roman-era burial site from the 2nd century AD blending Egyptian, Greek and Roman architecture.
2
Pompey's Pillar
Visit Pompey's Pillar, a 27-metre Aswan granite column — the largest of its kind built outside Rome and Constantinople.
3
The Citadel of Qaitbay
Visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, built in 1477 AD on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
4
Lunch at a local restaurant
Break for lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your Alexandria tour.
5
Roman Amphitheatre
Visit the Roman Amphitheatre at Kom El-Dekkah, the only one of its kind still standing in Egypt, once used for public assemblies and government summits.
6
The Library of Alexandria
Finish at the Library of Alexandria, one of the largest libraries in the world, officially inaugurated in 2002 on the Mediterranean shore.
Back to your hotel
Return transfer at the end of your day — hotel, Nile cruise dock or the airport.
What's included
Everything's taken care of
Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
- All transfers in air-conditioned tourist coach.
- Licensed tour guide.
- Entrance fees for the included sites.
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
Not included
- Tips for guide and driver.
- Drinks and personal expenses.
Prices
One rate all year — the more of you, the less each pays
Group sizePrice per person
Solo travellerPrivate tour for one
US$ 121/ person
2–3 travellers
US$ 85/ person
4–7 travellers
US$ 67/ person
8–15 travellers
US$ 54/ person
Essential information
Before the morning of your tour
We collect you from your hotel in the morning by private vehicle — just tell us your preferred time when you book. Your guide's name and number are sent the evening before.
- Closed walking shoes
- A hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Small notes for tips
Phone and camera photography is free across all sites.
All sites are reachable by vehicle with paved or level pathways; the catacombs involve some stairs underground.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup. No prepayment is taken to reserve the date — you settle with your guide on the day.
Good to know
Day tour FAQs
Yes — from any hotel in Alexandria, at no extra cost.
Yes, lunch at a local restaurant is included.
Yes, entrance fees to all sites mentioned are included.
Light, covering clothes and closed, comfortable shoes.
Yes — this is a private tour, so just tell your guide on the day.
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