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The Citadel of Qaitbay standing at the edge of the Mediterranean in Alexandria

From Alexandria Port

Alexandria City Highlights

Catacombs, a Roman column and a Mediterranean fortress, all close to your ship.

Alexandria, Egypt · Photo: Octone Yuan

Departs from
Alexandria Port
Destinations
Alexandria
Estimated duration
6–7 hours
Activity level
Moderate walking

Overview

Alexandria rewards a day spent in the city itself. This itinerary moves from the Greco-Roman Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa and Pompey's Pillar to the Citadel of Qaitbay on the harbour.

Along the way you drive the Corniche and stop at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the modern library built to recall the ancient one.

Experience: City sightseeing · Museums

A tall Roman-era granite column standing against a blue sky in Alexandria
A tall Roman-era granite column standing against a blue sky in Alexandria
Fishing boats in Alexandria's Eastern Harbour with the Corniche skyline beyond, seen from the citadel
Fishing boats in Alexandria's Eastern Harbour with the Corniche skyline beyond, seen from the citadel
The Citadel of Qaitbay in Alexandria, a stone fortress flying the Egyptian flag
The Citadel of Qaitbay in Alexandria, a stone fortress flying the Egyptian flag

Guests on this route

  • Guests of Narmer Tours on the approach to the Citadel of Qaitbay
    Citadel of Qaitbay, Alexandria
  • Guests of Narmer Tours on the Alexandria Corniche, with Qaitbay across the harbour
    Corniche, Alexandria
  • Guests of Narmer Tours outside the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
    Bibliotheca Alexandrina
  • Guests of Narmer Tours in front of the Citadel of Qaitbay
    Citadel of Qaitbay, Alexandria

Highlights

  • Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa
  • Pompey's Pillar and the Serapeum site
  • The Citadel of Qaitbay on the Eastern Harbour
  • A drive along the Corniche and a stop at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Itinerary

Indicative order. Your guide may adjust it on the day for crowds, opening times and your return.

  1. On arrival

    Meet your guide at Alexandria Port

    A short drive into the city.

  2. Morning

    Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa

    Underground tombs that blend Egyptian, Greek and Roman styles.

  3. Morning

    Pompey's Pillar

    A towering granite column on the site of the ancient Serapeum.

  4. Midday

    Lunch break

    Seafood or local dishes near the harbour, confirmed with your quote.

  5. Afternoon

    Citadel of Qaitbay and the Corniche

    The fifteenth-century fortress, then along the seafront.

  6. Afternoon

    Bibliotheca Alexandrina

    A stop at the library's landmark building.

  7. Return

    Back to Alexandria Port

    A short transfer back to your ship.

What’s included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver(to be confirmed)
  • Licensed Egyptologist guide in English, or in Italian or Spanish on request(to be confirmed)
  • Entrance fees to the sites listed in the itinerary(to be confirmed)
  • Bottled water in the vehicle(to be confirmed)
  • Lunch(to be confirmed)

Not included

  • Gratuities for guide and driver
  • Personal purchases and optional extra site tickets
  • Travel insurance

Pickup and return to your ship

Pickup

Your guide meets you at Alexandria Port once passengers are cleared to disembark. Exact meeting arrangements depend on the terminal and your ship, and are confirmed in writing with your itinerary.

Return planning

City sites are close to the port, so this itinerary leaves a comfortable margin on most port days and can be shortened for brief calls.

Time ashore needed: roughly 7 h 30 min between arrival and all-aboard (about 6–7 hours plus a return margin). We confirm this against your ship’s schedule before quoting.

Mobility and physical demands

Moderate walking

  • The catacombs are reached by a spiral staircase.
  • Other sites are largely at street level; the citadel has uneven stone floors.
  • We can suggest a version without the catacombs for guests who prefer to avoid stairs.

Tell us about any mobility needs in your enquiry and we will advise honestly on what is comfortable.

Questions about this excursion

Can this be shortened for a brief call?

Yes. Tell us your arrival and all-aboard times and we will propose a shorter version.

Plan this excursion

Price on request

Quoted for your group, date and requirements.

Check your time ashore

Use the times in your cruise documents, in local port time.

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