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Tour to Alexandria sights from Alexandria port

Discover the highlights of Alexandria on a private Alexandria Sights Tour from Alexandria Port with Etro Tours. Visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, and Qaitbay Citadel with a professional guide, private air-conditioned transportation, and convenient port pickup and drop-off.

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Discover the highlights of Alexandria on a private Alexandria Sights Tour from Alexandria Port with Etro Tours. Visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, and Qaitbay Citadel with a professional guide, private air-conditioned transportation, and convenient port pickup and drop-off.

Alexandria Sights Tour from Alexandria Port Enjoy a memorable Alexandria Sights Tour from Alexandria Port with Etro Tours and discover the historical treasures and Mediterranean charm of Egypt’s famous coastal city. This private shore excursion is ideal for cruise passengers who want to explore Alexandria’s most important attractions in one day with a professional guide and comfortable private transportation. Your tour begins with a convenient pickup from Alexandria Port by a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Meet your professional tour guide and begin your journey through the highlights of Alexandria, often known as the Pearl of the Mediterranean. Bibliotheca Alexandrina Start your sightseeing with a visit to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, one of Alexandria’s most impressive modern landmarks. Built near the site associated with the ancient Library of Alexandria, the library complex is an important cultural and architectural attraction overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa Continue to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, one of Alexandria’s most fascinating archaeological sites. Explore this ancient underground necropolis and discover its unique combination of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artistic influences. Pompey’s Pillar Visit Pompey’s Pillar, one of Alexandria’s most recognizable ancient monuments. Your guide will explain the history of this impressive Roman-era column and the surrounding archaeological area. Qaitbay Citadel Continue to the Qaitbay Citadel, a historic fortress built on the Mediterranean waterfront. The citadel stands on the site traditionally associated with the ancient Pharos Lighthouse and offers beautiful views of the sea and Alexandria’s coastline. Lunch Enjoy a delicious Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant, giving you the opportunity to taste traditional Egyptian cuisine and relax before continuing your sightseeing. Return to Alexandria Port After completing your Alexandria sightseeing tour, relax in your private, air-conditioned vehicle as your representative drives you back to Alexandria Port in time for your cruise departure. Book your Alexandria Sights Tour from Alexandria Port with Etro Tours and discover the city’s ancient monuments, fascinating history, and Mediterranean atmosphere in a comfortable private shore excursion.
Duration: 8 Hours
Schedule: Everyday
Destinations: Alexandria - Alexandria Port Tours
Route: Alexandria
Pickup Location: Your Hotel
Tour Type: Private

Tour Highlights

  • Qaitbay Citadel Explore Qaitbay Citadel, a 15th-century fortress built on the ruins of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, guarding Egypt’s coast with powerful and resilient rulers.
  • Bibliotheca Alexandrina Explore Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Alexandria, its history, design, museums, reading room, tickets, opening hours, and cultural legacy.
  • Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa Discover the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a fusion of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman cultures, offering a glimpse into Alexandria's rich history and artistry.
  • Pompey's Pillar Pompey's Pillar Alexandria is famous for being the only known free-standing column in Roman Egypt; read about Pompey's Pillar facts & history.
  • Morsi Abu Abbas Mosque Morsi Abu El Abbas Mosque is one of the most mesmerizing destinations in Alexandria. Read more about Morsi Abu El Abbas mosque history.

Places You'll Visit

Qaitbay Citadel

Qaitbay Citadel

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 Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Bibliotheca Alexandrina

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 Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

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 Pompey's Pillar

Pompey's Pillar

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 Morsi Abu Abbas Mosque

Morsi Abu Abbas Mosque

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Tour to Alexandria sights from Alexandria port Activity Timeline

"Egypt Tours Portal" representative and your guide will pick you up from the port to start your guided tour to visit: Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa The highly rare Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa is a Roman burial ground that became one of the seven wonders of the Middle Ages to house the remains of an ancient family tomb that dates back to the 2nd century AD. It gained overwhelming fame due to its mixture of Egyptian and Roman artistic design and architecture. Pompey's Pillar The glorious Pillar of Pompey dates all the way to 302 AD and is known to be the only one of its kind in Egypt. It is an 82-foot (25-meter) granite column made to honor Emperor Diocletian plus it may hold the remains of General Pompey. Qaitbay Citadel The blessed citadel of Qaitbey is a majestic fortress constructed in 1477 AD by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qa'it Bay on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in the same glorious location that once held the great lighthouse of Alexandria. The great citadel is able to display the most incredible collection of Islamic designs and artifacts. Lunch Time Enjoy your lunch meal at a local restaurant in Alexandria, then visit: Alexandria Library Bibliotheca of Alexandria is able to reflect the cultural and historical wealth of the immortal city of Alexandria which was inaugurated in 2002 and filled to showcase a wide collection of the most majestic of books, artifacts, and rare artifacts across the vast history of Egypt from all ages. The tour includes shortstop to visit: Morsi Abu Abbas Mosque This incredible mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi was built in 1307 AD to offer an insight into the most captivating example of Islamic architectural design and decoration which served as the inspiration for the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Finally, you will be transferred back to your cruise in Alexandria Port.

What's Included

Included in Your Journey

  • Pick up services from Alexandria Port & return.
  • All transfers by a private A/C vehicle.
  • Private Egyptologist guide.
  • Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour.
  • Lunch during your day trip.
  • Entrance fees for all Sightseeing mentioned.
  • All service charges and taxes.

Not Included

  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Tipping.

What to Bring

  • Hat.
  • Camera.
  • Comfortable shoes.
  • Sunblock & Sunglasses.
  • Warm clothes in winter.
  • Cotton clothes in summer.
  • Note: Check our blog about what to pack for Egypt.

Pricing & Packages

Choose the pricing option that suits your trip. Prices use USD.

Solo Traveler

1 Pax
$595
per person

Small Group

2–3 Pax
$305
per person

Medium Group

4–5 Pax
$259
per person

Large Group

6+ Pax
$220
per person

Seasonal Group Pricing

Group SizePrice per person
9-16 Pax $155
5-8 Pax $160
2-4 Pax $305
Solo $595

Group SizePrice per person
9-16 Pax $180
5-8 Pax $180
2-4 Pax $350
Solo $680

Group SizePrice per person
9-16 Pax $180
5-8 Pax $180
2-4 Pax $350
Solo $680

Group SizePrice per person
9-16 Pax $180
5-8 Pax $180
2-4 Pax $350
Solo $680

Pricing Information

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

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Important Information

Children Policy

0 - 1.99 years: Free of charge 2 - 5.99 years: Pay 25% of tour price 6 - 11.99 years: Pay 50% of tour price 12+ years: Pay full tour price as per adult person Note: Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 child in one room)

Frequently Asked Questions

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Our payment, cancellation, and refund policies vary depending on the tour type, travel dates, services booked, and supplier conditions. Send request, and one of our travel specialists will contact you with all the details of your tour. You can also review our payment and cancellation policy for additional information.
Services vary by tour package and may include accommodation, transportation, guided tours, airport transfers, domestic flights, entrance fees, and selected meals. Please refer to your tour itinerary for a complete list of included services.
The entire country of Egypt deserve to be explored with its every heavenly detail but there are places that must be seen before any other such as the breathtaking Hurghada's red sea, The wonders of Cairo the pyramids of Giza, the great sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the wonders of Luxor like Valley of the Kings, Karnak & Hatshepsut temple and the wonders of Aswan such as Abu Simbel temples, Philea temple, Unfinished obelisk and The Wonders of Alexandria like Qaitbat Citadel, Pompey's Pillar and Alexandria Library. Read more about the best places to visit in Egypt.
If you want to apply for a Visa On Arrival that lasts for 30 days then you should be one of the eligible countries, have a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining and pay 25$ USD in cash, as for the E-Visa for 30 day you should have a valid passport for at least 8 months, complete the online application, pay the e-visa fee then print the e-visa to later be presented to the airport border guard. You could also be one of the lucky ones who can obtain a free visa for 90 days. Read more about Egypt travel visa.
Egypt has a variety of delicious cuisines but we recommend "Ful & Ta'meya (Fava Beans and Falafel)", Mulukhiya, "Koshary", a traditional Egyptian pasta dish, and Kebab & Kofta, the Egyptian traditional meat dish. Read more about Top Traditional Egyptian Food.
The best time to travel to Egypt is during the winter from September to April, as the climate becomes a little tropical, accompanied by a magical atmosphere of warm weather with a winter breeze. You will be notified in the week of your trip if the Climate is unsafe and if any changes have been made. Read more about Best Time to Visit Egypt.
You should pack everything you could ever need in a small bag so you can move easily between your destinations. Read more about What to Pack for Your Egypt Tour.
We have been creating the finest vacations for more than 20 years around the most majestic destinations in Egypt. Our staff consists of the best operators, guides and drivers who dedicate all of their time & effort to make you have the perfect vacation. All of our tours are customized by Travel, Financial & Time consultants to fit your every possible need during your vacation. It doesn't go without saying that your safety and comfort are our main priority and all of our resources will be directed to provide the finest atmosphere until you return home.
You will feel safe in Egypt as the current atmosphere of the country is quite peaceful after the government took powerful measures like restructuring the entire tourist police to include all the important and tourist attractions in Egypt. Read more about is it safe to travel to Egypt.
Wear whatever feels right and comfortable. It is advised to wear something light and comfortable footwear like a closed-toe shoe to sustain the terrain of Egypt. Put on sun block during your time in Egypt in the summer to protect yourself from the sun.
The best activity is by far boarding a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan or Vise Versa. Witness the beauty of Egypt from a hot balloon or a plane and try all the delicious Egyptian cuisines and drinks plus shopping in old Cairo. Explore the allure and wonders of the red sea in the magical city resorts of Egypt like Hurghada and many more by diving and snorkeling in the marine life or Hurghada. Behold the mesmerizing western desert by a safari trip under the heavenly Egyptian skies.
There are a lot of public holidays in Egypt, too many to count, either religious or nation, the most important festivals are the holy month of Ramadan, which ends with Eid Al Fitr, Christmas, and New Year's Eve. Read more about festivals & publich holidays in Egypt.
Egypt is considered to be one of the most liberal Islamic countries but it has become a little bit conservative in the last couple of decades so it is advised to avoid showing your chest, shoulders or legs below the knees.
Arabic is the official language and Most Egyptians, who live in the cities, speak or understand English or at least some English words or phrases. Fewer Egyptians can speak French, Italian, Spanish, and German. Professional tour guides, who work in the tourism sector, are equipped to handle visitors who cannot speak Arabic and they will speak enough English and other languages to fulfill the needs of all our clients.
The fastest way is a car, of course, a taxi. If you are in Cairo ride a white taxi to move faster or you could board the fastest way of transportation in Egypt metro if the roads are in rush hour.
The temperature in Egypt ranges from 37c to 14 c. Summer in Egypt is somehow hot but sometimes it becomes cold at night and winter is cool and mild. The average of low temperatures vary from 9.5 °C in the wintertime to 23 °C in the summertime and the average high temperatures vary from 17 °C in the wintertime to 32 °C in the summertime. The temperature is moderate all along the coasts.
It is the home of everything a traveler might be looking for from amazing historical sites dating to more than 4000 years to enchanting city resorts & beaches. You will live the vacation you deserve as Egypt has everything you could possibly imagine.

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