Egypt Attractions & History
Alexandria in One Day: Catacombs, Library and Qaitbay
Plan a calm Alexandria city day around the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Bibliotheca Alexandrina and Qaitbay Citadel, with practical route and access advice.
Alexandria Day Tours
Explore Alexandria’s Catacombs, Bibliotheca and Mediterranean landmarks from Alexandria itself or on a dedicated private day from Cairo.
Plan By Route
Alexandria is different from Cairo, Luxor and Aswan: its most rewarding day tours pair layered Greco-Roman history with the library, the sea and a calmer city rhythm.
Start with the route that fits your pickup point and available time. Egypt Story Tours keeps the plan practical with private transport, an Egyptologist where the route benefits from one and clear inclusion details before you enquire.
Stay-based guests can use the focused six-hour city route. Travellers based in Cairo can choose the longer 11–13-hour private road day with hotel pickup and return.
| Tour Name | Duration | Price From | View Tour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Alexandria Library, Catacombs & Qaitbay Citadel Tour | About 6 hours | From US$75 | View tour |
| Private Alexandria Day Trip From Cairo | About 11–13 hours | From US$225 | View tour |
The two routes share Alexandria’s essential landmarks but solve different travel decisions, so choose by pickup point and available time rather than by stop count alone.
Featured Private Alexandria Tours
Both published routes passed route, pricing, content and live-QA gates. Choose the city-based version from Alexandria or the private road day from Cairo or Giza.
From: $75
A private Alexandria city tour to the Catacombs, Bibliotheca Alexandrina and Qaitbay Citadel with an Egyptologist, admissions and hotel or...
Tour Location: Alexandria, Egypt
View TourPlan Before You Go
Use this practical guide to understand the three main sites and the city-based pace before choosing the route.
Plan a calm Alexandria city day around the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Bibliotheca Alexandrina and Qaitbay Citadel, with practical route and access advice.
Alexandria day tours work best when they respect both your starting point and the city’s own pace. Choose a private city route when you are staying locally, or a dedicated Cairo-origin road day when Alexandria is the Mediterranean chapter of a Cairo stay.