Take a tour of the gardens, landmarks, and mosques of Alexandria with a guide
who is an expert on all things Egypt and archaeology. As you explore with just your
personal group, you’ll hear fun curiosities about the city, and have the freedom to
ask questions in a way that’s not possible with a large, standard tour group.
Entrance fees are included to all sites mentioned in the itinerary.

• Avoid feeling rushed and explore Alexandria at your own pace
• Relax with door-to-door transport from your Alexandria hotel
• Customize the itinerary to suit the needs of your personal group
• Hear the history behind sites like the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa

Start time
07:00 AM
Pickup details
NB: In case of pick up from either Heliopolis or 06th of October Areas, there is
a supplement of $10 per person would apply.

Day 1: Travel from Cairo to Alexandria

1st Stop: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa

The old Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa are an
extremely well preserved and fascinating mix of
different ages with Pharaonic and Roman
dedications to the dead. Found purely by an
accident with a donkey falling through a hole in
the ground in 1900, these sets of rock cut burial
chambers and tombs.

Pass By: Pompey’s Pillar

You will also drive by Pompay’s Pillar and stop
for a photo stop, (it was constructed in honor of
the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th
century)
Situated centrally in Alexandria, Pompey’s
Pillar towers over the surrounding buildings as
a reminder of the once great power of the
Roman Empire

2nd Stop: Ancient Roman Theatre

Amphitheatre is a word that stands for ancient
Greek term which means an open-air area
used for kinds of performances. The Greek
amphitheatres were usually structured as
circular or oval shape with many seated
steps for the audience. It was actually more
like open air stadium, and was spread all
over countries like Italy, Turkey, Jordan and
Greece when Romans were dominating all
of these regions. The amphitheatre of
Alexandria was discovered by coincidence
in the year of 1960. When the Egyptian
government was getting ready to set one
its buildings in the area of kom El Dekka,

3rd Stop: Citadel of Qaitbay

Opposite is the corniche and the old harbour
where you can see the old fishing boats, men
fishing and traditional fishermen making nets.
The photos taken here are amazing. Opposite is
the corniche and the old harbour where you can
see the old fishing boats, men fishing and
traditional fishermen making nets. The grand
citadel of Qaitbay is a 15th-century defensive
fortress located on the Mediterranean Sea coast,
in Alexandria, Egypt. It was established in 1477
AD (882 AH) by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din
Qa’it Bay.The photos taken here are amazing.
Continue to see the outside of Quaitbay castle
which was built on the same site as the ancient
Lighthouse of Alexandria one of the seven
wonders of ancient world. A most spectacular
castle which is a great photo stop.

4th Stop: Saint Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral (Optional)

The former seat of the Coptic Orthodox Patriarch
prior to being moved to Cairo in 1968. This
Cathedral is an excellent example of Coptic
architecture and is a wonder to behold. A couple
of notes upon entry: 1.Your bag will be searched
and you will walk through a metal detector;
2.Please dress modestly out of respect for the
sanctity of the building; 3.A small donation is
appreciated

5th Stop: Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Next stop is the library of Alexandria;
the biggest library in the world –Visit
its open court where you can see the
statue of Alexander the Great and
the statue of Ptolemy the first, which
was found underwater nearby. You
will visit president Saddat Museum
and impressions of Alexandria
Museum. Note: Alexandria library is
closed on Fridays, Saturdays & in
public holidays.
To enter the reading area you will need to purchase a ticket. (Optional) the
library’s manuscripts museum,

What’s Included

Pick up services from your hotel & return.
Lunch
Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
Egyptologist Tour Guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Tipping
Entry ticket to the Mummies room and Pyramids from inside