Alexandria tour: Roman sites and Mediterranean landmarks

A full day tracing Roman Egypt on the Mediterranean coast

A private full-day tour from Giza to Alexandria, Egypt's second-largest city on the Mediterranean, with hotel pickup, professional guide, lunch and entrance fees included. The itinerary covers the Roman Amphitheatre, Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa (a Roman burial site with Egyptian-Roman architecture), Pompey's Pillar, Alexandria Library, Qaitbay Citadel viewed from outside, and the Mosque of Abu El Abbas. Ten hours total, with air-conditioned minivan transport and moderate physical fitness required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa1h · entry included
2. Citadel of Qaitbaypassing by
3. Roman Amphitheatre1h · entry included

Full day tour to Alexandria from Giza

• Pick up from hotel in Giza at 7:30
• Transfer to Alexandria
• Visit Kom el Shoqafa tomb
• Visit Alexandria Library
• See Pompey's Pillar
• View Fort of Quitbay from outside
• See Abu El Abbas Mosque from outside
• Visit Roman Amphitheatre

The experience

The tour picks you up from your Giza hotel at 7:30 and drives to Alexandria, where the first stop is Kom el Shoqafa. A Roman tomb that descends underground to reveal how Egyptian and Roman architecture merged in a single burial site. You walk down into the tomb itself and see the Caracalla Hall, a chamber that shows the blend of both cultures carved into the stone. From there the guide takes you to Alexandria Library, one of the world's most significant literary sites, then to Pompey's Pillar, a monument built to honor Emperor Diocletian.

The afternoon includes a view of Qaitbay Citadel from outside, the fort that overlooks the Mediterranean, and a stop at the Mosque and shrine of Abu El Abbas on the Cornish waterfront. The final major site is the Roman Amphitheatre, one of Egypt's best-preserved Roman structures, where you can also see the remains of a Roman street and homes. Lunch is included during the day, and all entrance fees are covered.

The minivan is air-conditioned for the full journey. Your guide speaks English and travels with you throughout. The tour ends with drop-off back at your Giza hotel, making it a self-contained day without needing to arrange separate transport or book tickets in advance.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Giza.
• professional English-speaking guide for the full day.
• lunch.
• entrance fees to all sites.
• air-conditioned minivan transport throughout.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Deluxe Travel

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to cover Alexandria's major sites in one full day from Giza with a guide who speaks your language. Choose it over shorter tours if you have the time and prefer a minivan journey to independent exploration.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5).

What exactly is the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa and what will I see inside?

Kom el Shoqafa is an underground Roman burial site where Egyptian and Roman architectural styles blend together in a single tomb. You descend into the tomb to see the Caracalla Hall, a chamber carved to show how both cultures shaped the burial space.

How far is Alexandria from Giza and how much time is spent driving?

The tour is ten hours total from pickup to drop-off. The drive from Giza to Alexandria takes up the first part of the morning, and you return to Giza in the late afternoon after visiting all the sites.

Will I go inside the Qaitbay Citadel or just see it from outside?

You see Qaitbay Citadel from outside only. The tour does not include entry into the fort itself. You view it from the waterfront where it overlooks the Mediterranean.

Is lunch included, and are drinks provided during the meal?

Lunch is included in the tour price. Drinks during the meal are not included, so you can purchase them separately if you wish.

What is the Roman Amphitheatre like, and is it well preserved?

The Roman Amphitheatre is one of Egypt's best-preserved Roman sites. The structure itself remains intact, and the site also contains the remains of a Roman street and homes, giving a sense of how the area looked in Roman times.