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Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo

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Overview

Enjoy a private full-day guided tour to Alexandria from Cairo. Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great around 331 B.C. It was home to both the legendary great library of Alexandria and the Pharos, a lighthouse ranked among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Explore the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, the well-preserved Roman amphitheater, Fort Qaitbey with the chance to see Alexandrina library. Then enjoy a fresh seafood lunch before returning to your hotel in Cairo.

Itinerary

Day 1 :
Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo

In the morning we will transfer you from your hotel in Cairo to Alexandria byprivate A/C Vehicle joining your private tour guide and drive for almost 3 hours to the Mediterranean coastal city of Alexandria, , you will visit the catacombs of Kom El-Shuqqafa, a necropolis of 3 sublevels dating from the 2nd century AD. It merges Egyptian, Greek, and Roman culture in its features. The catacombs of Kom El-Shuqqafa, is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. Proceed to see Pompey’s Pillar, is dedicated to the Greco-Egyptian deity Serapis and the largest of its type constructed outside of the imperial capitals of Rome and Constantinople. Continue to see the Roman amphitheater, an excellent ancient structure of the Roman period of Egypt. The theater is a well preserved marble theater that once seated 800 spectators, surrounded by the Roman baths and villas with galleries, sections of mosaic flooring, and a pleasure garden Afterwards you will drive to discover the 15th-century defensive Citadel of Qaitbay, located on the Mediterranean Sea coast. It was erected on the exact site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Lunch will be served at a seafood restaurant, Then Move on to Alexandria library, it is a striking piece of modern design that stands in contrast to the ancient architecture found throughout Egypt. You will have free time to enter the library (extra cost on spot) though a local guide will show you the library inside.  After finishing, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo..

 Meals Included: Lunch

What is included in this trip package?

  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Pick up services from your hotel & return.
  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
  • Entrance fees to all sites as indicated in the itinerary
  • Lunch in a local restaurant
  • Mineral water while onboard the vehicle.
  • All service charges and fees

What is excluded in this trip package?

  • Entry visa to Egypt.
  • Personal spending.
  • Tipping (Gratuities for your tour guides and drivers

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FAQ

From $1500
/ Adult

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Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo