4 Cairo Cave Tours Worth the Descent

1.From Cairo Alexandria Catacombs, Citadel Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,312 reviews · 10 hours · from $87Our pick

Travel from Cairo to Alexandria with an Egyptologist guide, visiting Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs, Serapeum, Pompey’s Pillar, Kom El-Deka Roman theater, Qaitbay Citadel, and the Library of Alexandria. Guides such as Kholoud, Ayman, Heba, and Manal are praised for vivid storytelling. A seafood lunch by the Mediterranean is included.

“The lady guiding us was the best !! Also mister Rohan !!! Amazing”

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2.Coptic Cairo Tour: Cave Church of Saint Simon and Old Cairo churches

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · from $8Best value

Visit Cairo’s historic Coptic quarter, St Barbara’s Church, the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and St Simon the Tanner Monastery. A private vehicle, hotel pickup, and flexible pacing make this a practical half-day outing. Guide quality varies, so request a Christian-focused guide if that matters to you.

“It was an eye opening experience. We learned a great deal about the area and it’s history. Religion is very important to the people in this area.”

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3.Alexandria Catacomb, Lighthouse, Citadel Trip & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · from $10

Travel from Cairo or Giza to Alexandria for a 7 to 8 hour guided day out. Visit Kom el Shoqafa Catacombs, the Roman Amphitheatre, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, St. Mark’s Cathedral, Abu al-Abbas Mosque, Quaitbay Citadel, and Montaza Gardens. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, an Egyptologist, lunch, and entrance tickets are available, depending on the option selected.

“This was a fantastic day. Our guide and driver were great. 1 star was lost because we booked a port pickup which was important for us and had no choice but to agree to get to a hotel outside the port despite that booking. It was difficult to walk to and the hotel knew nothing about us.”

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4.Alexandria Catacombs and Citadel Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $34Top rated

Travel from Cairo or Giza to Alexandria in a small group of up to 15, with hotel pickup, an Egyptologist guide, air-conditioned transport, and seafood lunch. See Kom El-Deka, the Kom El Shoqafa catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, the Library of Alexandria from outside, and Qaitbay Citadel in one long day.

“Such a great tour. Tour guide was one of the best I’ve ever had and the driver was excellent. Highly reommend this tour!”

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