Private tour to Alexandria from Cairo Discount Tickets

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location pin icon 131 El-Shaheed Galal El-Desouky, Alexandria, 5423004, Egypt
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Overview

Unlike standard Alexandria day trips that follow a fixed schedule, this private experience is designed around your interests and pace. Travel comfortably in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a knowledgeable local guide, enjoy personalized attention throughout the day, and spend more time at the places that interest you most instead of rushing through crowded group itineraries. From the Roman Catacombs and Qaitbay Citadel to the famous Bibliotheca Alexandria, you’ll experience Alexandria with flexibility, local insights, and the freedom to ask questions, take photos, and explore without feeling restricted by a large tour group.

Pickup Information

We mainly pick up from Port said port , hotels , airport . Basically, your favorite guide will be waiting for you holding a sign with your name there

Language Offered

Arabic-GUIDE

German-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa
your guide will pick you up from your pick up location then you will go ahead to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa which are important enough that UNESCO has named them a World Heritage Site. In the catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, you can find artifacts from many different times that have been kept in great shape. Some of these things are ancient Egyptian and Roman tomb inscriptions. In the year 1900, a donkey accident led to the discovery of carved tombs and burial chambers in a cave. Upon arrival, explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, an architectural masterpiece displaying over 100,000 artifacts — many exhibited for the first time. • Marvel at the complete Tutankhamun Collection, showcased together for the first time since its discovery. • Stand before the grand staircase, flanked by colossal ancient statues. • See highlights like the Ramses II colossus, royal mummies, and interactive digital displays that bring ancient Egypt to life.
Duration: 120 mins
2. Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Then you will go ahead with your guide to Alexandria’s ancient library which was one of the greatest of all classical institutions, and while replacing it might seem a Herculean task, the new Bibliotheca Alexandrina manages this with aplomb. Opened in 2002, this impressive piece of modern architecture is a deliberate attempt to rekindle the brilliance of the original centre of learning and culture. The complex has become one of Egypt’s major cultural venues and a stage for numerous international performers, and is home to a collection of brilliant museums. You will visit president Saddat Museum and impressions of Alexandria Museum.
Duration: 120 mins
3. Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi
you will also visit the biggest mosque in the city: the Abu al-Abbas Mosque, and the strangest sight outside it: an old funfair where children play on very antique funfair rides and eat candy floss.
Duration: 60 mins
4. Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral
Then you will visit the church of St. Mark – the oldest church in Africa. Through your drive you will see the old downtown and the local historical architecture which has baroque style designs and Italian and French style properties.
Duration: 45 mins
5. Citadel of Qaitbay
then you will visit The Qaitbay Citadel which is a 15th-century defensive fortress situated on the Mediterranean coast in Alexandria, Egypt. Built by Mamluk Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay between 1477 and 1479 AD, it stands on Pharos Island directly over the ruins of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria.
Duration: 60 mins
6. Ancient Roman Amphitheater
then you will visit the Roman theatre we see today at Alexandria city is a typical form Roman theatres, consisting of audience section made of marble, granite columns, five compartments and based on thick limestone walls. The theatre used to host huge ceremonies and events with a capacity of 600 spectators.
Duration: 60 mins
7. Alexandria National Museum
The Alexandria National Museum covers the city’s history across three chronological floors: * Basement (Pharaonic): Royal statues (Menkaure, Hatshepsut, Akhenaten), a reconstructed tomb with an authentic mummy, painted sarcophagi, and funerary relics. * Ground Floor (Greco-Roman & Underwater): Busts of Alexander the Great and Serapis, delicate Tanagra terracotta figurines, and sunken black granite statues recovered from Abu Qir Bay. * First Floor (Coptic, Islamic & Modern): Christian icons and textiles, medieval Islamic ceramics, coins, and weapons, ending with ornate jewelry and regalia from Egypt's royal Muhammad Ali dynasty.
Duration: 60 mins
8. Royal Jewelry Museum
The Royal Jewelry Museum, set in Princess Fatma Al-Zahra'a’s ornate 1920s palace in Alexandria, showcases the wealth of Egypt's Muhammad Ali dynasty: * The Setting: Elaborate neoclassical architecture featuring painted European ceilings, hand-crafted stained glass, and porcelain-tiled royal bathrooms. * Crown Jewels: Diamond and platinum tiaras and crowns worn by Queens Nazli and Farida, crafted by top European jewelry houses like Boucheron and Cartier. * Regalia & Personal Items: Jewel-encrusted ceremonial medals, solid gold walking sticks, diamond-set chess sets, and ornate pocket watches. * Royal Childhood Pieces: Gold baby rattles, jeweled utensils, and a miniature gold crib made for King Farouk.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Entry Fees to Abu El Abbas Mosque

pickup and drop off

Entry Fees to Citadel of Qaitbay

Egyptologist Guide

Entry Fees to Ancient Roman Amphitheatre

Entry Fees to Alexandria Library

Entry/Admission - Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral

Entry Fees for 5 sites only

Entry/Admission - Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa

Exclusion

gratuties

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by George Tours

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