Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo Including Library, Roman Amphitheater & Montaza Gardens
by Ramasside Tours
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This full-day bus tour lasts about 10 to 12 hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo. Travel by air-conditioned car to Alexandria with an optional Egyptologist guide. The tour begins with a visit to the Library of Alexandria, home to around 8 million books and featuring statues of Alexander the Great and Ptolemy I in the open courtyard. Note that the library is closed on Fridays, Saturdays, and public holidays; entry to the reading area requires a ticket purchase. Next, explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the largest Roman cemetery carved into rock across three levels. Then, there is a photo stop by Pompey's Pillar, a monument honoring Emperor Diocletian built in the late 4th century. Walk outside the Ancient Roman Amphitheater and nearby excavation sites including Roman villas and Alexandria's Great Tomb, with the guide providing historical context but no interior access. Visit Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, the oldest church in Africa. Drive through Mansheya’s old market area, known for its narrow streets and traditional women’s markets, including a gold market famous for wedding and engagement jewelry. Pass the Alexandria Unknown Naval Soldier Memorial. Stop at Abbo Elabbas Mosque, the largest mosque in Alexandria, for photos and walk by Egypt’s oldest funfair. Continue to the corniche and old harbor to observe traditional fishing boats and fishermen. View the exterior of Quaitbay Castle, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, offering a notable photo opportunity. Finally, visit Montaza Gardens and Palaces, once the royal grounds of King Farouk, including the Haramlek and Salamlek palaces. Walk along the Montaza bridge to Tea Palace island and see the royal beaches. Return comfortably to your hotel in Cairo. Lunch is included if selected in the tour options.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Library of Alexandria
Pickup from Cairo hotel and travel to Alexandria. Visit the Library of Alexandria, housing around 8 million books, with photo stops outside. See the open courtyard displaying statues of Alexander the Great and Ptolemy I recovered from nearby waters. Note the library is closed Fridays, Saturdays, and public holidays; entry to the reading area requires a ticket.
60 min
Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa
Enter the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the largest Roman cemetery in Alexandria, carved into rock on three levels.
60 min
Pompey's Pillar
Drive by Pompey's Pillar, a monument built in the late 4th century honoring Emperor Diocletian, with a photo stop.
Ancient Roman Amphitheater
Walk past the excavation site of the Ancient Roman Amphitheater and nearby Roman villas and tombs. The guide provides historical details while viewing the sites from outside; interiors are not visited.
30 min
Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral
Visit Saint Mark’s Cathedral, the oldest church in Africa.
30 min
Mansheya Market Area
Drive through Mansheya’s oldest market district, featuring narrow streets, traditional women’s markets, and the gold market known for wedding and engagement jewelry.
Alexandria Unknown Naval Soldier Memorial
Pass by the Unknown Naval Soldier Memorial.
Abbo Elabbas Mosque
Stop for photos at Abbo Elabbas Mosque, the largest mosque in Alexandria, and walk by Egypt’s oldest funfair.
30 min
Corniche and Quaitbay Castle
View the corniche and old harbor area with traditional fishing boats and fishermen. See the exterior of Quaitbay Castle, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
30 min
Montaza Palace
Visit Montaza Gardens and Palaces, formerly King Farouk’s royal grounds. See the Haramlek and Salamlek palaces, walk along Montaza bridge to Tea Palace island, and view the royal beaches before returning to Cairo.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo Including Library, Roman Amphitheater & Montaza Gardens
by Ramasside Tours
Choose from 5 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$58Overview
This full-day bus tour lasts about 10 to 12 hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Cairo. Travel by air-conditioned car to Alexandria with an optional Egyptologist guide. The tour begins with a visit to the Library of Alexandria, home to around 8 million books and featuring statues of Alexander the Great and Ptolemy I in the open courtyard. Note that the library is closed on Fridays, Saturdays, and public holidays; entry to the reading area requires a ticket purchase. Next, explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the largest Roman cemetery carved into rock across three levels. Then, there is a photo stop by Pompey's Pillar, a monument honoring Emperor Diocletian built in the late 4th century. Walk outside the Ancient Roman Amphitheater and nearby excavation sites including Roman villas and Alexandria's Great Tomb, with the guide providing historical context but no interior access. Visit Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, the oldest church in Africa. Drive through Mansheya’s old market area, known for its narrow streets and traditional women’s markets, including a gold market famous for wedding and engagement jewelry. Pass the Alexandria Unknown Naval Soldier Memorial. Stop at Abbo Elabbas Mosque, the largest mosque in Alexandria, for photos and walk by Egypt’s oldest funfair. Continue to the corniche and old harbor to observe traditional fishing boats and fishermen. View the exterior of Quaitbay Castle, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, offering a notable photo opportunity. Finally, visit Montaza Gardens and Palaces, once the royal grounds of King Farouk, including the Haramlek and Salamlek palaces. Walk along the Montaza bridge to Tea Palace island and see the royal beaches. Return comfortably to your hotel in Cairo. Lunch is included if selected in the tour options.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Library of Alexandria
Pickup from Cairo hotel and travel to Alexandria. Visit the Library of Alexandria, housing around 8 million books, with photo stops outside. See the open courtyard displaying statues of Alexander the Great and Ptolemy I recovered from nearby waters. Note the library is closed Fridays, Saturdays, and public holidays; entry to the reading area requires a ticket.
60 min
Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa
Enter the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the largest Roman cemetery in Alexandria, carved into rock on three levels.
60 min
Pompey's Pillar
Drive by Pompey's Pillar, a monument built in the late 4th century honoring Emperor Diocletian, with a photo stop.
Ancient Roman Amphitheater
Walk past the excavation site of the Ancient Roman Amphitheater and nearby Roman villas and tombs. The guide provides historical details while viewing the sites from outside; interiors are not visited.
30 min
Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral
Visit Saint Mark’s Cathedral, the oldest church in Africa.
30 min
Mansheya Market Area
Drive through Mansheya’s oldest market district, featuring narrow streets, traditional women’s markets, and the gold market known for wedding and engagement jewelry.
Alexandria Unknown Naval Soldier Memorial
Pass by the Unknown Naval Soldier Memorial.
Abbo Elabbas Mosque
Stop for photos at Abbo Elabbas Mosque, the largest mosque in Alexandria, and walk by Egypt’s oldest funfair.
30 min
Corniche and Quaitbay Castle
View the corniche and old harbor area with traditional fishing boats and fishermen. See the exterior of Quaitbay Castle, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
30 min
Montaza Palace
Visit Montaza Gardens and Palaces, formerly King Farouk’s royal grounds. See the Haramlek and Salamlek palaces, walk along Montaza bridge to Tea Palace island, and view the royal beaches before returning to Cairo.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.