Alexandria Full-Day Trip Including Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa, Library of Alexandria, Montazah Gardens
by Ramasside Tours
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Alexandria features a range of historical sites, monuments, and gardens reflecting its diverse past. This full-day bus tour lasts about 7 to 8 hours and covers key landmarks around the city. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The tour begins with a visit inside the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a large Roman cemetery carved into three rock-cut levels. Next, there is a photo stop at Pompey’s Pillar, a Roman triumphal column built in the late 4th century in honor of Emperor Diocletian. The group will then walk past the excavation site of the Old Roman City of Alexandria, viewing Roman villas, amphitheater ruins, the Great Tomb excavation site, and other ruins from outside while the guide explains their history. The visit continues to the Library of Alexandria, the largest library in the world, where guests can see the open court with statues of Alexander the Great and Ptolemy I, found underwater nearby. The President Sadat Museum and the Impressions of Alexandria Museum are also included. Note that the library is closed on Fridays, Saturdays, and public holidays; entry to the reading area requires a separate ticket. The tour proceeds with a photo stop at Abbo Elabbas Mosque, the largest mosque in the city, followed by a visit to the corniche and old harbor area where traditional fishing boats, fishermen, and net makers can be observed. After this, there is a photo stop outside Qaitbay Castle, built on the original site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The route includes a stop at the Alexandria Unknown Naval Soldier Memorial, originally a memorial to Khedive Ismail, honoring unknown sailors lost at sea. Then, the car takes visitors to Saint Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, the oldest church in Africa, passing through old downtown areas with baroque, Italian, and French architectural styles. On the way back, the tour passes Stanley Bridge, a modern landmark of Alexandria. The final stop is Montazah Gardens, the royal gardens of King Farouk, Egypt’s last king, including a photo break by his palace and exploration of the royal beaches once used by queens. The tour is conducted by bus with all transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle. Entrance tickets, expert guides, and lunch are included only if selected when booking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa
The tour starts with hotel pickup in Alexandria. The first visit is inside the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the largest Roman cemetery in the city, carved into three rock-cut levels.
60 min
Pompey’s Pillar Photo Stop
A photo stop is made at Pompey’s Pillar, a Roman column built in honor of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century.
Old Roman City Excavation Site Walk-by
A walk-by of the excavation site of the Old Roman City includes views of Roman villas, amphitheater ruins, the Great Tomb excavation site, and other ruins; interiors are not visited but the guide provides historical context.
30 min
Library of Alexandria and Museums
Visit the open court of the Library of Alexandria to see statues of Alexander the Great and Ptolemy I. The stop also includes the President Sadat Museum and the Impressions of Alexandria Museum. The library is closed on Fridays, Saturdays, and public holidays. Entry to the reading area requires a paid ticket.
60 min
Abbo Elabbas Mosque Photo Stop
A photo stop outside Abbo Elabbas Mosque, the largest mosque in Alexandria.
30 min
Corniche, Old Harbour, and Qaitbay Castle
View the corniche and old harbor with traditional fishing boats, fishermen, and net makers. Then stop for photos outside Qaitbay Castle, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.
30 min
Alexandria Unknown Naval Soldier Memorial
A stop at the memorial dedicated to unknown sailors lost in sea battles, originally built as a memorial to Khedive Ismail.
Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral
Visit the oldest church in Africa, Saint Mark’s Cathedral. The drive includes views of downtown Alexandria’s baroque and European-style architecture.
30 min
Stanley Bridge
Pass by Stanley Bridge, a modern landmark symbolizing contemporary Alexandria.
Montazah Gardens
Final stop at Montazah Palace Gardens, the royal gardens of King Farouk, including a photo break by the royal palace and a walk through the royal beaches used by queens.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Alexandria Full-Day Trip Including Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa, Library of Alexandria, Montazah Gardens
by Ramasside Tours
Choose from 4 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
Alexandria features a range of historical sites, monuments, and gardens reflecting its diverse past. This full-day bus tour lasts about 7 to 8 hours and covers key landmarks around the city. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The tour begins with a visit inside the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a large Roman cemetery carved into three rock-cut levels. Next, there is a photo stop at Pompey’s Pillar, a Roman triumphal column built in the late 4th century in honor of Emperor Diocletian. The group will then walk past the excavation site of the Old Roman City of Alexandria, viewing Roman villas, amphitheater ruins, the Great Tomb excavation site, and other ruins from outside while the guide explains their history. The visit continues to the Library of Alexandria, the largest library in the world, where guests can see the open court with statues of Alexander the Great and Ptolemy I, found underwater nearby. The President Sadat Museum and the Impressions of Alexandria Museum are also included. Note that the library is closed on Fridays, Saturdays, and public holidays; entry to the reading area requires a separate ticket. The tour proceeds with a photo stop at Abbo Elabbas Mosque, the largest mosque in the city, followed by a visit to the corniche and old harbor area where traditional fishing boats, fishermen, and net makers can be observed. After this, there is a photo stop outside Qaitbay Castle, built on the original site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The route includes a stop at the Alexandria Unknown Naval Soldier Memorial, originally a memorial to Khedive Ismail, honoring unknown sailors lost at sea. Then, the car takes visitors to Saint Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, the oldest church in Africa, passing through old downtown areas with baroque, Italian, and French architectural styles. On the way back, the tour passes Stanley Bridge, a modern landmark of Alexandria. The final stop is Montazah Gardens, the royal gardens of King Farouk, Egypt’s last king, including a photo break by his palace and exploration of the royal beaches once used by queens. The tour is conducted by bus with all transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle. Entrance tickets, expert guides, and lunch are included only if selected when booking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa
The tour starts with hotel pickup in Alexandria. The first visit is inside the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the largest Roman cemetery in the city, carved into three rock-cut levels.
60 min
Pompey’s Pillar Photo Stop
A photo stop is made at Pompey’s Pillar, a Roman column built in honor of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century.
Old Roman City Excavation Site Walk-by
A walk-by of the excavation site of the Old Roman City includes views of Roman villas, amphitheater ruins, the Great Tomb excavation site, and other ruins; interiors are not visited but the guide provides historical context.
30 min
Library of Alexandria and Museums
Visit the open court of the Library of Alexandria to see statues of Alexander the Great and Ptolemy I. The stop also includes the President Sadat Museum and the Impressions of Alexandria Museum. The library is closed on Fridays, Saturdays, and public holidays. Entry to the reading area requires a paid ticket.
60 min
Abbo Elabbas Mosque Photo Stop
A photo stop outside Abbo Elabbas Mosque, the largest mosque in Alexandria.
30 min
Corniche, Old Harbour, and Qaitbay Castle
View the corniche and old harbor with traditional fishing boats, fishermen, and net makers. Then stop for photos outside Qaitbay Castle, built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria.
30 min
Alexandria Unknown Naval Soldier Memorial
A stop at the memorial dedicated to unknown sailors lost in sea battles, originally built as a memorial to Khedive Ismail.
Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral
Visit the oldest church in Africa, Saint Mark’s Cathedral. The drive includes views of downtown Alexandria’s baroque and European-style architecture.
30 min
Stanley Bridge
Pass by Stanley Bridge, a modern landmark symbolizing contemporary Alexandria.
Montazah Gardens
Final stop at Montazah Palace Gardens, the royal gardens of King Farouk, including a photo break by the royal palace and a walk through the royal beaches used by queens.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.