Day Trip to Alexandria from Cairo: Roman Amphitheatre & Catacombs

A Roman burial chamber sits underground in Alexandria, blending Egyptian and Roman tombs in a single site.

A full-day tour from Cairo to Alexandria visits five major landmarks of Egypt's second city on the Mediterranean, starting with hotel pickup at 7am. You descend into the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa to see the Caracalla Hall, then move through Pompey's Pillar, the Roman Amphitheatre, one of Egypt's best-preserved Roman sites, Alexandria Library, and view the Quitbay Citadel from outside. The guide is English-speaking and transport is by air-conditioned minivan.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa1h · entry included
2. Roman Amphitheatre1h · entry included

Full day tour to Alexandria

• Pick up from hotel in Giza at 7:00
• Transfer to Alexandria
• Visit Kom el Shoqafa tomb
• See Pompey's Pillar
• Explore Roman Amphitheatre
• Visit Alexandria Library
• View Quitbay Citadel from outside

The experience

The tour starts with a 7am pickup from your Giza hotel and a drive to Alexandria. The Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa are the first stop: you descend into a Roman burial site where Egyptian and Roman architecture meet in the same tomb, including the Caracalla Hall. This blend of styles is what makes the site distinct. It was built when both cultures shaped the city.

After the catacombs, the guide takes you to Pompey's Pillar, built to honor Emperor Diocletian, then to the Roman Amphitheatre, one of the best-preserved Roman structures in Egypt. The site also includes the remains of a Roman street and homes, giving a sense of how the city was laid out. Alexandria Library comes next, one of the world's most important literary sites historically. You'll see the Quitbay Citadel from outside to round out the landmarks.

The minivan is air-conditioned and seats the group together, so the guide can speak to everyone at once. The full day runs about 10 hours from pickup to drop-off at your hotel. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes for walking between sites. The guide will pace the stops so you have time at each one without rushing.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Giza hotel.
• professional English-speaking guide.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

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

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Deluxe Travel

Is this one for you?Book this if you're based in Cairo and want to see Alexandria's main sites in one day with hotel pickup included, rather than coordinating transport yourself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4).

What exactly is inside the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa that makes it different from other tombs in Egypt?

The Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa are a Roman burial site where Egyptian and Roman architecture blend in a single tomb, including the Caracalla Hall. You descend underground to see how both cultures shaped the burial chamber.

Is the Roman Amphitheatre in Alexandria still used, or is it just ruins?

The Roman Amphitheatre is one of Egypt's best-preserved Roman sites and is now an archaeological site. The tour includes the remains of a Roman street and homes nearby, so you can see how the city was structured.

How much time do we spend at each stop on this tour?

The tour runs about 10 hours total from hotel pickup to drop-off, visiting five main sites. The guide paces the stops so you have time to explore each one without rushing between them.

What is Pompey's Pillar, and why is it important?

Pompey's Pillar was built to honor Emperor Diocletian, who freed Alexandria and fed its starving people. It is one of the landmarks the guide will show you during the tour.