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Explore Luxor ToursPrivate Alexandria Library, Catacombs & Qaitbay Citadel Tour
Alexandria, Egypt
Duration
About 6 Hours
Tour Type
Private
Language
English
Overview
This private Alexandria day tour brings together the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Bibliotheca Alexandrina and Qaitbay Citadel in one well-paced route of about 6 hours. It includes an English-speaking Egyptologist, private air-conditioned transport, standard admissions and bottled water.
It is designed for guests already staying in Alexandria or arriving at Alexandria port, rather than a rushed Cairo road trip. The route moves from Greco-Roman underground history to the modern library and the Mediterranean fortress, with enough time at each stop to understand why Alexandria feels different from the rest of Egypt. Our Alexandria guide to the Catacombs, Library and Qaitbay explains why these three sites work best as one city route.
Tour Highlights
A quick look at the places and experiences built into this private Egypt route.
- Explore the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa.
- Visit Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
- See Qaitbay Citadel on the Mediterranean.
- Travel privately with an English-speaking Egyptologist and air-conditioned vehicle.
- Include standard admissions and bottled water.
Why You'll Love This Tour
- See Alexandria's underground, cultural and Mediterranean layers in one coherent private city tour.
- Keep the route city-based instead of adding an exhausting Cairo road transfer.
- Use the time for the three listed landmarks without a compulsory restaurant stop.
- Travel with a dedicated Egyptologist, private vehicle and bottled water.
Itinerary
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Pickup and Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Meet your private Egyptologist at your Alexandria hotel, Alexandria port or confirmed central point. Begin at the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, where Egyptian and Greco-Roman funerary traditions meet underground. The early stop gives the site a calmer rhythm before the city route continues.
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Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Continue to Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Your guide places the modern library in the wider story of Alexandria, leaving time to appreciate the architecture and the visitor areas covered by the standard admission.
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Qaitbay Citadel and return
Finish at Qaitbay Citadel on the Mediterranean shore. Explore the fortress setting and its relationship to Alexandria's maritime history before returning privately to your confirmed Alexandria point.
Included/Excluded
Included
- Pickup and return at your Alexandria hotel, Alexandria port or confirmed central point.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
- Standard admission to the Catacombs, Bibliotheca Alexandrina and Qaitbay Citadel.
- Bottled water during the tour.
- Service charges and taxes for the listed services.
Excluded
- Meals and drinks.
- Any separately ticketed exhibition, event, camera fee or upgraded experience.
- Personal spending and tipping.
- Any pickup outside the confirmed Alexandria service area.
Tour Prices
Type
Price
1 guest
US$160 per person
2 guests
US$110 per person
3-4 guests
US$90 per person
5-8 guests
US$75 per person
Travel Information
Pricing Information
Prices are confirmed against the requested date, pickup point, party composition, current site access and guide language. A 25% deposit secures your Day Tour; the final balance schedule is stated in your confirmation.
Children's Policy
- Children under 6 join this sightseeing Day Tour free of charge when accompanied by a full-paying adult. Children aged 6 to 11.99 pay 50% of the adult tour price; age 12 and above pay the adult rate.
Good to Know Before You Go
- Bibliotheca visitor access and closed days are rechecked for your requested date.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes; the Catacombs have steps and uneven surfaces.
- Tell us about cruise-port timing, limited mobility or children who need a safety seat before confirmation.
- The route order may change for current access, traffic or guest comfort while keeping the listed inclusions intact.
Questions About This Tour
Clear answers to the practical details travellers usually confirm before requesting a quotation.
How long is this Alexandria tour?
Allow about 6 hours from pickup to return. The exact duration depends on your pickup point, current site access, walking pace and traffic.
Are the Catacombs, Library and Qaitbay Citadel included?
Yes. Standard admission to the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Bibliotheca Alexandrina and Qaitbay Citadel is included in the confirmed base route, subject to current opening arrangements.
Is lunch included?
No. This is an Alexandria-stay city tour, designed around the three listed sights without a compulsory meal stop. Bottled water is included; guests may make their own meal plans before or after the tour.
Can we start from Alexandria port?
Yes, Alexandria port pickup can be arranged when clearance and your ship timing are confirmed in advance.
