- Seven stops in one private day: the Kom El Shoqafa catacombs, the Roman Theater, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Pompey's Pillar, Qaitbay, the Montaza gardens and Stanley Bridge.
- The longest drive between stops is Qaitbay to the Montaza gardens: 19 km, about 25 minutes without traffic.
- Entrance fees, an Egyptologist guide, a private air-conditioned vehicle and lunch at a local restaurant are included.
- The catacombs date from the 2nd century AD; Qaitbay is a 15th-century fortress built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.
- At Montaza you see the royal gardens; the palace is seen from the outside.
The Alexandria day tour covers seven places in one private day from your hotel: the Kom El Shoqafa catacombs, the Roman Theater, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Pompey's Pillar and the Citadel of Qaitbay, then lunch, the Montaza Palace gardens and Stanley Bridge. Entrance fees, an Egyptologist guide and lunch are included, and no drive between two stops is longer than 19 km without traffic.
The stops in order
An Egyptologist is a guide trained in ancient Egyptian history and archaeology; on this tour, yours meets you at your hotel. The table follows the tour's stop list. Each drive is from the previous point and comes from map routing without traffic, so read it as the shortest that leg can take.
| Stop | What the tour lists | Drive, without traffic |
|---|---|---|
| Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa | Underground tombs from the 2nd century AD that mix Egyptian, Greek and Roman styles, with the Triclinium hall (a Roman-style dining room) | 3.8 km from your hotel, about 6 min |
| Roman Theater | Roman-period theater with marble seating and mosaic floors | 2.7 km from the catacombs, about 5 min |
| Bibliotheca Alexandrina | Modern library built as a revival of the ancient Library of Alexandria | 2.5 km from the Roman Theater, about 4 min |
| Pompey's Pillar | Roman column among the ruins of the Serapeum temple complex | 4.9 km from the Bibliotheca, about 6 min |
| Citadel of Qaitbay | Fortress from the 15th century on the coast, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria | 5.9 km from Pompey's Pillar, about 7 min |
| Lunch | At a local restaurant, included | Not located in the tour's data |
| Montaza Palace Gardens | Royal park on the Mediterranean; the palace is seen from the outside | 19 km from Qaitbay, about 25 min |
| Stanley Bridge | A short walk with views of the Mediterranean coastline | 9.9 km from Montaza, about 15 min |
| Back to your hotel | Drop-off at your hotel in Alexandria | 7 km from Stanley Bridge, about 8 min |
The first and last legs depend on where you stay. One quirk of the listed order: Pompey's Pillar stands next to the catacombs, yet it comes after the Bibliotheca, so the route doubles back. If the order matters to you, ask when you book.
What is included
The tour is private, just your group. Its included list covers pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Alexandria, all transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle, a professional Egyptologist guide, entrance fees to all the attractions it names, bottled water, lunch at a local restaurant, and all service charges and taxes. Personal expenses, optional activities and tips are not included.
