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A private day trip from Cairo that concentrates Alexandria’s Greek, Roman and Islamic landmarks into a single, guided 10‑hour tour. Visit the Roman Theater, Kom El‑Shoqafa catacombs, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (photo access on Fridays) and Qaitbay Citadel with lunch and entry fees included.
A private day trip from Cairo that concentrates Alexandria’s Greek, Roman and Islamic landmarks into a single, guided 10‑hour tour. Visit the Roman Theater, Kom El‑Shoqafa catacombs, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (photo access on Fridays) and Qaitbay Citadel with lunch and entry fees included.
You step onto Alexandria’s corniche and the Mediterranean hits first—salt on your lips, a procession of gulls and fishing boats cutting parallel to the shore. The city unfolds in layers: Hellenistic quays giving way to Ottoman mosques, Roman stonework half-buried beside modern cafés.
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Operated by Emo Tours Swiss · Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate
You step onto Alexandria’s corniche and the Mediterranean hits first—salt on your lips, a procession of gulls and fishing boats cutting parallel to the shore. The city unfolds in layers: Hellenistic quays giving way to Ottoman mosques, Roman stonework half-buried beside modern cafés.
This private day trip covers roughly 220 km each way from Cairo, delivering a concentrated walk through Alexandria’s long history. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, the city became a Hellenistic intellectual hub; today you’ll see echoes of that era at the Roman Theater and the mosaic-strewn Kom El-Dikka, then descend into the multi-level Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa—Roman funerary art altered by Egyptian iconography.
The modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina stands on the Mediterranean rim as both memorial and working cultural center; note it can be closed to visitors on Fridays (photos allowed from outside). Qaitbay Citadel, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse, frames harbor views and provides a sense of coastal defense across centuries.
Practically: expect light urban walking, cobbled and paved surfaces, and short stair sections inside archaeological sites. The tour runs about 10 hours door-to-door with private A/C transport and a local guide; entrance fees and lunch are included. Bring sun protection, a refillable water bottle, and modest clothing for mosque visits. If you have spine, heart, or pregnancy concerns, this is not recommended. Plan for an early pickup from Cairo or Giza to maximize time on-site and to ride back with daylight over the desert highway.
easy.
10 hours.
Suitable for travelers in regular, low-impact walking condition; requires standing and short stair climbs.
Yes—this tour includes all advertised entry fees, taxes and a local lunch at a restaurant in Alexandria.
Pickup is provided from Cairo or Giza hotels; the drive to Alexandria is about 220 km and the round trip makes the full experience roughly 10 hours.
The modern library is a working cultural center but can be closed for public access on Fridays; the tour notes photo access from outside on that day.
No—this tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, serious heart conditions, or for pregnant guests due to transfer and site conditions.
Alexandria was founded in 331 BC by Alexander the Great and later housed the famed ancient Library; Qaitbay Citadel occupies the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.
Coastal erosion and urban development pressure archaeological sites—follow marked paths, avoid touching mosaics, and use refillable bottles to reduce litter.
Emo Tours Swiss operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step onto Alexandria’s corniche and the Mediterranean hits first—salt on your lips, a procession of gulls and fishing boats cutting parallel to the shore. The city unfolds in layers: Hellenistic quays giving way to Ottoman mosques, Roman stonework half-buried beside modern cafés.
You step onto Alexandria’s corniche and the Mediterranean hits first—salt on your lips, a procession of gulls and fishing boats cutting parallel to the shore. The city unfolds in layers: Hellenistic quays giving way to Ottoman mosques, Roman stonework half-buried beside modern cafés.
This private day trip covers roughly 220 km each way from Cairo, delivering a concentrated walk through Alexandria’s long history. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, the city became a Hellenistic intellectual hub; today you’ll see echoes of that era at the Roman Theater and the mosaic-strewn Kom El-Dikka, then descend into the multi-level Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa—Roman funerary art altered by Egyptian iconography.
The modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina stands on the Mediterranean rim as both memorial and working cultural center; note it can be closed to visitors on Fridays (photos allowed from outside). Qaitbay Citadel, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse, frames harbor views and provides a sense of coastal defense across centuries.
Practically: expect light urban walking, cobbled and paved surfaces, and short stair sections inside archaeological sites. The tour runs about 10 hours door-to-door with private A/C transport and a local guide; entrance fees and lunch are included. Bring sun protection, a refillable water bottle, and modest clothing for mosque visits. If you have spine, heart, or pregnancy concerns, this is not recommended. Plan for an early pickup from Cairo or Giza to maximize time on-site and to ride back with daylight over the desert highway.