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Private Alexandria Day Trip Catacombs Citadel and Lunch Included

By Mohamed Hossny
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$213 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 12h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Discover the rich history of Alexandria on this private day trip, where expert Egyptologists guide you through ancient landmarks. Explore the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, a unique Roman burial site, and visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, built on the site of the ancient lighthouse. Spend two hours at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, marvelling at its architectural beauty and vast collection. Enjoy a leisurely lunch at a local restaurant, sampling authentic Alexandrian cuisine with a view of the Mediterranean.

  • Duration: 10-12 hours with a flexible itinerary
  • Private, air-conditioned vehicle with door-to-door hotel pickup
  • Expert Egyptologist guide fluent in your language
  • Includes lunch at a high-quality local restaurant

Activity location

  • Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
    • Kom Al Shokafa
    • 21599, Alexandria, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
    • Kom Al Shokafa
    • 21599, Alexandria, Egypt

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Private Alexandria Day Trip Catacombs Citadel and Lunch Included

  • Activity duration is 12 hours12h
    12h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$212.64 x 1 AdultNZ$212.64
Total
Price is NZ$212.64

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry tickets to the mentioned sites
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch at a high-quality local restaurant.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private door-to-door hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    One free Bottled water during the trip.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Licensed Egyptology tour guide (Fluent in your preferred language).
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tipping
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses or drinks during lunch.

Know before you book

  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Descend into the largest Roman burial site in Egypt. This three-level necropolis features a unique blend of Pharaonic and Greco-Roman architecture. Your guide will lead you through the winding stairs into the main tomb chamber to see the famous reliefs of Egyptian gods dressed in Roman military attire.

Fort Qaitbey

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Visit this stunning 15th-century defensive fortress located on the Mediterranean coast. It was built on the exact site of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World) using many of its original fallen stones. You can walk the ramparts for a panoramic view of the Alexandria skyline and the sea.

Bibliotheca Alexandrina

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Explore the modern architectural masterpiece that pays homage to the Great Library of Antiquity. You will tour the main reading hall, which can hold 8 million books, and walk through the open courtyards to see the exterior wall carved with characters from 120 different human scripts.

Stanley Bridge

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
As we drive along the Corniche, we will cross the iconic Stanley Bridge. This is the perfect spot for a quick photo of the Mediterranean waves and the city’s historic coastline. And you will enjoy your lunch in a local restaurant and try delicious traditional food.

Location

Activity location

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    Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
    • Kom Al Shokafa
    • 21599, Alexandria, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
    • Kom Al Shokafa
    • 21599, Alexandria, Egypt

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