Alexandria Highlights Day Trip from Cairo
Explore the rich history of Alexandria on a full-day tour from Cairo. Visit Pompey’s Pillar, the Roman Theater, Qaitbay Citadel, and the famous Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa while discovering the city’s unique Greco-Roman heritage with your private guide.
Discover the beauty and history of Alexandria, the famous city founded by Alexander the Great, on this full-day tour from Cairo. Travel in comfort with your qualified guide and explore a city that blends Egyptian, Greek, and Roman heritage with a unique Mediterranean atmosphere.
Your journey begins with a visit to Pompey’s Pillar, the impressive red granite column that stands as one of the last major remains of the ancient Temple of Serapis. From there, continue to the Roman Theater, where you can see one of the most important Roman archaeological remains in Alexandria.
You will also visit Qaitbay Citadel from outside, located at the entrance of Alexandria’s eastern harbor and built on the site of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Another highlight of the day is the fascinating Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the largest Roman cemetery in Alexandria, carved into the rock on three underground levels. Throughout the tour, your guide will share the remarkable stories of Alexandria’s ancient past and its role as one of the greatest cities of the ancient world.
At the end of the day, return comfortably to Cairo.









