Cairo to Alexandria: Catacombs & Citadel Day Trip with Lunch
Traveler rating
4.4/5
Based on 5 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Cairo to Alexandria: Catacombs & Citadel Day Trip with Lunch worth booking?
Cairo to Alexandria: Catacombs & Citadel Day Trip with Lunch is a 10-hour experience in Cairo, Egypt, from $70 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.4/5 rating across 5 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 59 / 100
- Rating
- 4.4/5 (5)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $70 per person
Alexandria has so much to see, feel, eat and buy so if you have time and want to add more to your itinerary – just let us know what you are interested in and we will arrange it for you
What you get
- Expert tour guide (if option selected)
- Pick up and drop off from your hotel in Cairo or Giza
- entry ticket (if option selected)
- Seafood Lunch at Sea view restaurant (if option selected)
- Transportation by air conditioned car
About this experience
Alexandria has so much to see, feel, eat and buy so if you have time and want to add more to your itinerary – just let us know what you are interested in and we will arrange it for you
What's included
Included
- Expert tour guide (if option selected)
- Pick up and drop off from your hotel in Cairo or Giza
- entry ticket (if option selected)
- Seafood Lunch at Sea view restaurant (if option selected)
- Transportation by air conditioned car
Not included
- Any extras
- Entrance fees (available as option)
- Tipping
What you'll see and do
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, Travel to Alexandria. Start the tour with the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world – now with 8 million books. Visit President Sadat Museum and visit the open court where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the first, which was found underwater nearby. Our guide will explain the design of the library from outside, you will have a chance for some photo stops. Note: Alexandria library is closed on Fridays ,Saturdays & in public holidays. To enter the reading area you will need to purchase a ticket.
240 minutes here · Admission not included
Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa
Visiting the insides of the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Pompey's Pillar
You will also drive by Pompay's Pillar and stop for a photo stop, (it was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century)
Pass by without stopping
Ancient Roman Amphitheater
Visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria with the display of the sunken monuments of Alexandria which were discovered under the East harbor of Alexandria.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Opposite is the corniche and the old harbour where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing and traditional fishermen making nets. The photos taken here are amazing. Continue to see the outside of Quaitbay castle which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria one of the seven wonders of ancient world . A most spectacular castle which is a great photo stop.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Cairo
Enjoy Lunch at Sea View restaurant, We will take you back to your cairo hotel
180 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Cairo
Cairo, Egypt
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
Cairo · Cairo, Egypt
Options you can book
Shared Tour No Entry Ticket
Pickup included
Shared Tour with Entry Ticket
Lunch Tickets Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- hi, de, hsn, fi, cmn, el, fil, en, hr, it, my, jv, bn, fr, hu, gu, es, cs, ar, zh-TW, hak, ja, he, da, nl
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Ramasside Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Photos
What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Photo opportunities
1 mentionThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
1 mentionThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
5 verified traveler reviews for Cairo to Alexandria: Catacombs & Citadel Day Trip with Lunch. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Alexandria - Sheesh the Backsheesh
Our Alexandria day tour was a gorgeous and chaotic and maybe sometimes uncomfortable anthropology lesson wrapped in ancient history. Honestly, our tour guide deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for navigating it with a smile. The sites themselves were stunning. We visited palaces, catacombs, churches, and the literal footprint of an ancient wonder, the former spot Alexandria Lighthouse, now down in the sea. The real wonder for me was how many micro-transactions one city can throw at you in a single day. Let’s be clear, the guide cannot control the tipping culture. But it’s over the top. We went from the bathroom attendants selling squares of toilet paper like they’re dealing high-stakes commodities to or the free mosque shoe storage that magically becomes a hostage negotiation. Egypt is operating in full survival mode, and tourists are the revenue stream. It’s not negativity; it’s reality, so be prepared! Future travelers should know that every greeting, gesture, or opened door comes with a hand extended for baksheesh (tipping). Once you understand that, the day makes a lot more sense: the hustle is simply part of the ecosystem. Our guide made the experience rich, informative, and incredibly smooth, but Alexandria itself is a place where you admire a 2,000-year-old artifact with one eye and keep the other on your wallet. Also, lunch is served at 3:00 PM, not at a normal time so you will be starving. Bring toilet paper and bring lots of snacks and water.
via Viator
Alexandria , Egypt Tour
Feby , our Tour guide was Amazing & excellent , Loves her Job & very Passionate over Alexandria history , she took time w us knowing how we loved archeology & History . This tour was the Best we had in Egypt!!!
via Viator
I had a great time
I did the Alexandria tour today with Mohammad Doma. Had a great timr with him. Although with bad weather, he was really accomodtaing. It felt like travelling with a close friend, not a tour guide. If I come ever come again ti Alexandria, will definitely book him again and see the beauty of this city.
via Tripadvisor
Alexandria Tour
I am very happy with Ramses Tours Kudos : 1. In first place the communication and booking with Ms Afaf Emad was very helpful, she contacted me either by email and on Whatsapp to ensure that I go the message, and she replied instantly to any question. 2. Then I met my guide for Alexandria Tour, Mr Karim Serry, who speaks fluent English and French. We visited famous spots in Alexandria (Montazah Park, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Jewel Museum, Fort Qait Bey) and also the real life areas (Women Market, Souk, Citadel). Thanks Karim for showing the best of Alexandria
via Tripadvisor
Tour of Fayoum Bird Watching
This was a solid trip and I would have rated it higher, however, it was billed as a bird tour and it most definitely was not. (Google birding trip Fayoum to see their description as Trip Advisor won't allow me to add the web address). We did this on 11/10/2018. The guide and driver were kind and helpful but they did not know birds or have any gear. Bring all your own optical gear and books/checklists. Also, you will likely need to tell the guides when you want to stop and look as they won't necessarily do that for you. So, I need to post to all the bird lovers out there that if you want a bird trip to Fayoum then you can do this one or you could look into just hiring a car and driver to take you to the big lake (Qarun). You do need to have a police escort depending on your passport. We are from the U.S. and needed a police escort the whole way. So, that might not be something you can organize yourself. The best birding was right where the road first comes close to the big lake on the way in on the right (before the left into the Tunis pottery neighborhood. You can walk onto the lake shore over some trash and dog poop, set up your scope or camera and get some great looks. Big flocks of overwintering waders, waterfowl, gulls, terns, etc. The Wadi El Rayyan had fewer birds but there were some flamingos, ducks, a few waders and grebes to the right of the boat launch as you walk down from the cafeteria. Great trip, friendly driver and guide but don't expect any help with the birds. Bird on!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $70 to $109
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Ramasside Tours, who run 16 experiences we rank across 5 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 65.4.
See everything Ramasside Tours runsWhy this scores 59
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Cairo to Alexandria: Catacombs & Citadel Day Trip with Lunch: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cairo.
How much does Cairo to Alexandria: Catacombs & Citadel Day Trip with Lunch cost?
+
Prices start at $70 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cairo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Cairo to Alexandria: Catacombs & Citadel Day Trip with Lunch take?
+
Plan for about 10 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cairo is not rushed.
Is Cairo to Alexandria: Catacombs & Citadel Day Trip with Lunch worth it?
+
It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.4/5 across 5 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cairo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Cairo to Alexandria: Catacombs & Citadel Day Trip with Lunch?
+
Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Cairo to Alexandria: Catacombs & Citadel Day Trip with Lunch suitable for kids and families?
+
Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Cairo to Alexandria: Catacombs & Citadel Day Trip with Lunch?
+
Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cairo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
+
Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cairo and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Cairo to Alexandria: Catacombs & Citadel Day Trip with Lunch start and how do I get there?
+
The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cairo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Cairo?
+
On Outty we rank every Cairo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include All-in-One Giza Tour, inside Pyramid, sphinx, Camel ride & lunch, VIP Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx Tour –Inside the Pyramids&More, Best of Cairo Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Grand Museum Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Cairo?
+
Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Cairo?
+
Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
+
Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
Ready to lock in your spot?
Pick a date, choose your group, and see the exact price for Cairo to Alexandria: Catacombs & Citadel Day Trip with Lunch.
Pick your date
