Alexandria Day Tour – Explore the Pearl of the Mediterranean with Egypt Tours VIP
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Tour Overview
Key Features
Tour Itinerary
08:00 AM – Hotel Pickup (Alexandria)
Your day begins with a comfortable pickup from your hotel in Alexandria.
Meet your professional tour guide at the hotel lobby
Private transfer in a modern air-conditioned vehicle
Smooth and direct departure to the first visit
08:30 AM – Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
Start your tour with one of Alexandria’s most remarkable archaeological sites.
Descend into the underground burial complex
Explore multi-level tombs carved into rock
Walk through chambers decorated with a mix of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman styles
Visit the main burial hall and surrounding corridors
Duration: Approx. 1 hour – 1 hour 15 minutes
10:00 AM – Pompey’s Pillar & Serapeum
Continue to a major Roman landmark in Alexandria.
Visit Pompey’s Pillar, one of the largest ancient columns in Egypt
Explore the remains of the Serapeum temple
Walk around the open archaeological area
Time for photos
Duration: Approx. 45 minutes
11:30 AM – Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Library of Alexandria)
Visit the modern cultural landmark of Alexandria.
Stop at the exterior of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Enjoy views of the Mediterranean Sea
Take photos of the modern architectural design
Optional interior visit (subject to opening hours)
Duration: Approx. 1 hour
01:00 PM – Lunch at a Local Restaurant
Enjoy a relaxing lunch break.
Meal served at a local restaurant
Set menu including rice, chicken or meat, vegetables, and salad
Bottled water and soft drinks included
Option to upgrade to seafood restaurant upon request
Duration: Approx. 1 hour
02:30 PM – Qaitbay Citadel (Photo Stop)
Visit one of Alexandria’s most famous coastal landmarks.
Photo stop at the Citadel of Qaitbay (outside visit)
Enjoy panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea
Free time for photos
Duration: Approx. 30 minutes
03:30 PM – Alexandria Corniche Drive & Photo Stops
Enjoy a scenic drive along the coastline.
Drive along Alexandria’s Corniche
Pass by Stanley Bridge
Stop for photos with sea views
Enjoy the atmosphere of the city
Duration: Approx. 45 minutes
04:30 PM – Return Transfer to Hotel
End your tour with a comfortable transfer back.
Private transfer to your hotel
Drop-off at your preferred location
Tour Duration
Approx. 8–9 hours
Notes
The order of visits may change depending on traffic and operating hours
Entry to the Library depends on official opening schedule
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
This is a private tour
What's Included
- Private pickup & dropoff from your hotel in Alexandria
- Private airconditioned vehicle
- Professional Egyptologist tour guide
- Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Bottled water during the tour
What's Not Included
- Spese personali
- Bevande durante il pranzo (escluse acqua/bibite analcoliche se specificato)
- Attività facoltative non menzionate
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