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Visit one of the greatest cities in old and modern times, Alexandria, in one-day tour from Cairo. Tour Alexandria's most significant and impressive spots.This is a beautiful day-tour of Alexandria and its most famous attractions; The Roman Theater, Alexandria Library and The Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa. With door-to-door transportation and lunch included in between visits, at a local restaurant but beverages, are not included.
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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1Ancient Roman Amphitheater
Our expert tour guide will pick you up at 7:00 am from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza to Alexandria which is 220 km away from Cairo. Arrive Alexandria around 10 am and start your day tour by visiting the Roman Theater (A theater with marble seats up to 800 spectators, galleries, section of mosaic flooring and a pleasure garden surrounded by Roman Villas and baths).
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
2Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Then you will visit 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. Watch your head as you descend into a network of underground passages, tombs, and antechambers via a spiral staircase over a three-level tombstone as well as 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 -
3Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Our Alexandria day tour continues with a visit to the Alexandria Library. Nerd time! Inspired by the original great library of Alexandria, the modern library was built to hold over eight million books. Built between 1995 and 2002, it's an impressive homage to the ancient splendour of Alexandria. Pick your jaws up off the ground and explore!
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
(Pass by)
Enjoy photo stops at Qaitbay Citadel and Al Morsi Abu Alabbas mosque (from outside) and have a free walk on the Cornish. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to Cairo. You will be back at your Cairo hotel around 19:00 pm. Lunch will be served at a seafood restaurant between visits (drinks not included)
Admission ticket free
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
- You will need to pay the entrance fees to the sightseeing by card
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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
- You will need to pay the entrance fees to the sightseeing by card
- Other languages are available with extra charge upon your request.
- Don't forget to ask your hotel to prepare you breakfast boxes to take with you for the early morning pick up.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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 a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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