Overday Alexandria Tour
Overday Alexandria Tour explores catacombs, citadel, and museums with expert guides. Discover Egypt’s coastal jewel—book your trip today!
Overview
An Overday Alexandria Tour is the perfect escape to Egypt’s legendary Mediterranean city. Known as the “Pearl of the Mediterranean,” Alexandria combines rich ancient history with coastal charm. Founded by Alexander the Great, the city witnessed centuries of cultural exchange, once housing the Great Library of Alexandria and the famous Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Today, it remains a fascinating blend of Greek, Roman, and Egyptian heritage. This tour offers a carefully designed journey that brings you face-to-face with remarkable landmarks, from impressive Roman catacombs and grand Greco-Roman monuments to elegant mosques, gardens, and the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina. With expert guides, comfortable transfers, and a well-planned itinerary, you’ll experience the highlights of Alexandria in just one day.
Explore Alexandria, the legendary city on the Mediterranean, in just one day. Discover its fascinating mix of Greek, Roman, and Egyptian heritage, walk through centuries of history, and enjoy the fresh sea breeze along its beautiful coastline. This tour is designed to give you an unforgettable experience of one of Egypt’s most enchanting cities.
Tour highlights
- Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the largest Roman burial site in Egypt.
- Admire the grandeur of Pompey’s Pillar, a towering granite column from the ancient world.
- Explore the Qaitbay Citadel, a 15th-century fortress built on the site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria.
- Discover the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a modern cultural wonder that revives the legacy of the Great Library.
- Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch by the Mediterranean with stunning views.
Itinerary · stop by stop
Your guide will meet you in the morning at your hotel, and you will begin your journey in a private, air-conditioned vehicle towards the Mediterranean city of Alexandria. Upon arrival, you will start exploring its most famous attractions, beginning with Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the largest Roman burial site in Egypt that beautifully merges Pharaonic traditions with Greco-Roman art, followed by Pompey’s Pillar, the towering granite column that remains one of the city’s most iconic monuments.
You will then continue to Qaitbay Citadel, a magnificent 15th-century fortress built on the site of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria, offering panoramic views of the sea, before moving on to Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a striking modern cultural complex that revives the memory of the ancient Great Library, featuring millions of books along with museums and exhibitions. During the day, you will enjoy a freshly prepared seafood lunch at a local restaurant by the Mediterranean (vegetarian options available), and after a full day of exploration, you will be comfortably transferred back to your hotel.
What's included
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off service from your hotel.
- Experienced English Speaking tour guide throughout
- Traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant.
- Bottled water during the visits.
- Entrance Fees to all Mentioned sites on Itinerary
- Private Air Conditioned Transport
- All Service Charges and Taxes
Not included
- Egypt Entry Visa
- Any items not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tipping
Price per person
Booking & cancellation policy
Deposit & payment
- 30% deposit on booking, balance 15 days before arrival
- 50% deposit for Christmas, New Year and Easter dates
- Children: under 2 free · 2–5 years 25% · 6–11 years 50%
Cancellation
- 30+ days before: full refund minus fees
- 15–29 days: 25% fee · 7–14 days: 50% fee
- Less than 7 days / no-show: 100%
