Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo with Library, Catacombs & Citadel

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.

Visiting the insides of the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock

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)

The Qaitbay Citadel is a 15th-century defensive fortress located in Alexandria, Egypt. Built by Sultan Qaitbay on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria (one of the Seven Wonders of the World), it stands as a testament to Egypt's rich history and strategic importance.