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Discover one of Egypt's most impressive historical cities; Alexandria, on a full-day tour from Cairo. Tour Alexandria's most significant and fascinating spots with your private tour guide. Descend into the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, with the beautiful artworks, visit the Roman Theater, take in views from the 15-century fortifications at the Citadel of Qaitbay. Explore the New Alexandria library at your own pace. Feast on a delicious lunch at a good quality restaurant. Note: Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays and on every public holiday. To enter the reading area you will need to purchase a ticket.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
All Hotels in Cairo or Giza
Itinerary
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1Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Our expert tour guide will pick you up at 7 am from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza to Alexandria which is 220 km away from Cairo. Arrive Alexandria around 9:30 am and start your day tour by visiting the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, one of the world's largest Roman burial sites, the Catacombs are one of Alexandria's most popular attractions. Descend into a network of underground passages, tombs, and antechambers via a spiral staircase over a three-level tombstone, a large Roman-style banquet room, where relatives of the deceased traditionally hosted memorial meals. Inside are 2nd Century statues of Sobek and Anubis wearing Roman Armor.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2Ancient Roman Amphitheater
Proceed to the Roman Theater, of which seats are made out of marble stones and the floor has a big section of mosaic and a pleasure garden surrounded by Roman Villas and baths.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
3Qaitbay Citadel
Our Alexandria day tour continues with a visit to the exterior of the medieval Citadel of Qaitbay, a defensive 15-century fortress built on the ruins of the light house of Alexandria; one of the ancient world's seven wonders of the Middle Ages.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi (Pass by)
Continue to Al Morsi Abu Al Abbas mosque(from outside), an elaborate structure built to honor a Sufi Saint, and have a free walk on the Cornish.
Admission ticket free -
4Alexandria Library
Drive along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, and pass by the Alexandria Modern Library, built between 1995 and 2002, to hold over 8 million books. Have a chance to stop for a memorial photo in front of the great Library. Take a break for lunch in a seafood restaurant overlooking the Sea, then travel in comfort back to your hotel in Cairo.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Other languages are available with extra charge upon your request
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Other languages are available with extra charge upon your request
- You will need to pay the entrance fees to the sightseeing by card
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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