Day Tour to Alexanderia from Cairo

Regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa are an extraordinary subterranean necropolis and a rare masterpiece of multicultural art. Descending through a spiral staircase into the earth, you’ll discover a unique architectural blend where Ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman styles coexist in harmony. From the haunting beauty of the Rotunda to the intricately carved funeral chambers, this underground labyrinth offers a mysterious and unparalleled journey into the heart of Alexandria’s legendary past.

Standing tall as the largest triumphal column of its kind outside Rome and Constantinople, Pompey’s Pillar is a breathtaking feat of ancient engineering. This massive red granite monolith rises 27 meters above the ruins of the Serapeum, the ancient temple dedicated to the god Serapis. Guarded by two majestic granite sphinxes, the pillar remains a symbol of Alexandria’s Roman grandeur and is an essential landmark for anyone seeking to touch the pulse of the ancient world.

Stand on the very spot where the Lighthouse of Alexandria once stood. Built in the 15th century by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay, this majestic "Top Class" fortress is a masterpiece of Islamic military architecture. Surrounded by the deep blue Mediterranean, the Qaitbay Citadel offers breathtaking panoramic views of the sea and the city's harbor. Explore its grand stone corridors and defensive towers that have guarded Alexandria’s shores for centuries, where history and the horizon meet.

Step into a modern architectural marvel at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Rebuilt to honor the ancient Great Library of Alexandria, this "Top Class" cultural complex is a stunning disc-shaped monument overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Marvel at the granite walls carved with characters from 120 different world scripts and explore the world’s largest reading room under its tilted glass roof. More than just a library, it is a vibrant center of arts and sciences, housing specialized museums and a digital planetarium.