From Cairo Alexandria Catacombs and Citadel Day Trip with Lunch
Description
Discover the ancient wonders of Alexandria on this day trip from Cairo. Explore the Roman Theater at Kom El-Deka, the fascinating catacombs at Kom El Shoqafa, the towering Pompey's Pillar, and the historic Citadel of Qaitbay. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Alexandria, blending Greek, Roman, and Egyptian influences, all while enjoying the city's coastal charm. Marvel at the Roman amphitheater of Kom El-Deka Admire the marvelous Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa See the relics and statues of the Roman triclinium Explore Pompey's Pillar, enjoying its artifacts and sculptures Stroll along the defensive fortress, the Citadel of Qaitbay
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Itinerary
Have you ever thought of visiting a historic city to witness the remnants of a bygone era? You shall begin your Alexandria tour with a prompt pick-up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza for heading towards Alexandria, stopping along the way to use the restroom and have a cup of coffee.
Upon arrival, we have the chance to explore the marble-stone Roman amphitheater at Kom El-Deka, which formerly accommodated over 800 people. Its pleasure garden and mosaic-floored Roman baths and houses are beautiful sights worth seeing.
Continuing the exploration to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa you shall tour this archeological site regarded as a huge necropolis and royal cemetery with a unique mixture of Greek, Egyptian, and Roman cultural points.
This is the perfect opportunity to visit Pompey's Pillar, Alexandria's most significant Roman triumphal column.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Proceeding the trip we shall then make a photo stop at the Library of Alexandria, one of the ancient world's largest repositories, followed by a stroll along the Qaitbay Citadel built above the ruined Alexandria lighthouse.
You'll be taken back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza as the rip ends.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup service available from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza. Pick up/drop off services at your accommodation from the regions of Al Nasr City, Cairo International Airport, Heliopolis, Mirage city, Rehab City, Madinaty, New Cairo, New Capital hotels, 6th of October City are available at an additional charge of 18 USD per head. Pick-up time will be within 60 minutes after your booked time, in case of change, you will be contacted via WhatsApp, email, or phone the day before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The duration of the tour includes both pick-up and drop-off timings as well.
- Tour duration is fixed for all tours/activities, but it may vary depending on the city traffic.
Reviews(99)
Good and interesting guided tour of Alexandria from Maha Emam. In addition, the transfer from Cairo worked out well.
We had a great time and a great tour. The tour guide was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. She was an egiptologist and shared her expertise in Egyptian and Greek. Roman art and history. We covered the catacombs ( very crowded), the Roman theater, and the famous lighthouse ordered by Alexander the Great. We had a great lunch ( seafood) at the local restaurant with a Mediterranean sea view. We had no time left for the Coptic church and history in Alexandria. I recommend OceanAir tours.
It was a great experience. We've seen a lot in a very short time. Our great journey has already started in the car with many stories and tales. Can only recommend
Hi! Happy you had a fantastic experience and enjoyed the stories and highlights shared during the trip.
The tour was a bit of a mixed bag: + car is comfortable with AC and a good driver + group size was excellent, four people in total + guide is knowledgable, answers all your questions during the ride + the logistics are well organized, you skip most of the lines On the negative side: - the guide was chasing us through the sites like crazy, we were done with the program before lunch already some of the steps were a real downer (2mins in front of the library, not entering the main building in the citadel, ...), overall we were back in the - the language skils of our guide (the tour was in German) were okay-ish, still one had to concentrate a lot in order to understand everything - the restaurant for lunch is full with masses of tour groups, the drinks are charged extra (overpriced) and the overall atmosphere is not very nice As always with these trips, the experience depends very much on the guide. The trip would have been way better if we had not been rushed that much through the sites
My guide is called Salma , very prepared operator, accurate in the description of the history of Alexandria, very kind, wonderful tour I highly recommend it .very satisfied.
Hi! Salma è felice che il tour ti sia piaciuto e che le sue spiegazioni siano state utili. È contenta che tu abbia vissuto un’esperienza meravigliosa ad Alessandria
Our tour guide, Heba, was amazing! We couldn’t had a better one. She knew pretty much everything and took the time to take good pictures of us, gave us fresh water bottles and was patient when we took extra time to admire the Mediterranean view.
Hi Simon, Heba loved making sure you were comfortable and capturing great photos. She’s glad you enjoyed the views and appreciated her care.
We had the pleasure of touring Alexandria on September 4th with Ahmed Zaki, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. Our tour included the ancient Roman amphitheater, the catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, and the Qaitbay Citadel. Ahmed’s knowledge of each site was incredible—he brought history to life with fascinating details and stories that gave us a much deeper appreciation of Alexandria’s rich past. From the very beginning, Ahmed impressed us with his professionalism. He reached out a couple of days before our tour to confirm the pickup time, and he was always quick to respond to our questions. He even took care to ask about dietary preferences ahead of time—I am a pescatarian, and he made sure lunch was ready for us at a charming restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean. It was the perfect pause in the middle of a busy and exciting day. Throughout the tour, Ahmed was not only extremely knowledgeable but also warm, engaging, and a pleasure to spend time with. We highly recommend Ahmed Zaki to anyone visiting Egypt and wanting an informative, well-organized, and enjoyable tour. He made our time in Alexandria truly special.
Hi Marlena, Ahmed Zaki thanks you for your kind words. He’s happy the tour, lunch, and all arrangements made your Alexandria visit special.
Well organised trip with amazing and knowledgeable guide. Ayman brought a wealth of experience and was flexible with the trip to avoid the big tour buses. He is clearly a passionate Alexandria local and brought his energy to the trip with lots of local anecdotes as well as broader historical connections. Highly recommended, we got the full package with lunch and all entry tickets included.
Hi! Ayman is glad you enjoyed a smooth, well-organized tour and loved sharing local insights. He appreciates your recommendation.
Very nice tour with a professional, passionate and friendly guide. I really enjoyed and recommend this tour if you want to learn more about Alexandria. Everything was well organised, the driver was friendly too. Thank you!
Hi! Thank you! Your feedback is appreciated. The guide is thrilled you enjoyed the organized tour, explanations, and friendly driver.
The Alexandria tour was absolutely amazing! We were fortunate to have a highly knowledgeable and capable tour guide, Reem. She was thorough in her explanations and took the time to ensure that we understood everything, which was especially helpful since I tend to ask a lot of questions. The visit to the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa was highly educational, and I was truly amazed by the rich history of the area. However, the real highlight of the day was the Qaitbay Citadel. Reem was more than happy to provide a detailed explanation of its history and significance, which greatly enhanced my understanding and appreciation of the site. Thank you, Reem, for a wonderful tour! I highly recommend booking this tour, and if you do, make sure to request Reem as your guide. She was, by far, one of the best tour guides I encountered during our holiday in Egypt.
Hi dennis, Reem is very happy you found the tour informative and enjoyable. She’s glad the Catacombs and Citadel made a memorable impression.
