Alexandria Day Tour – Explore the Pearl of the Mediterranean with Egypt Tours VIP

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