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You will Explore more of Alexandria in less time on this private guided day trip, which covers a wider range of sights than many tours. Besides the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, the medieval Citadel of Qaitbay, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina library, you’ll visit St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral and the Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi, dedicated to a Sufi saint. Please note: entrance fees are at your own expense. Tour Alexandria highlights including the catacombs, library, and citadel See St. Mark’s Cathedral and the Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Private Egyptologist explains the history at the right level for your group Time-saving 2-way private transfers direct from your Cairo or Giza hotel
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Hotels around Cairo and Giza
Itinerary
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1Alexandria
we will pick you up from your hotel to start your tour to Alexandria, the second largest city in Egypt, capital of Egypt for nearly thousand of years. Alexandria was founded by Alexander the great and has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern. It is famous for its Roman remains. unknown soldier of Alexandria, the statue of Alexander the great.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Your first stop in this historic city is the catacombs which are the largest Roman Cemetery, consisting of three levels cut in the rock 1st or 2nd century .
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Pompey's Pillar
Then to Pompey's Pillar an 26.85 m one granite column built to honor Emperor Diocletian. Then to the citadel of Qaitbay which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria from outside with nice view of the sea. Then you will visit the famous Alexandria Library with extra ticket , optional stop to try Sea food
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Then to the citadel of Qaitbay which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria from outsdide with nice view of the sea . then you will visit the famous Alexandria Library with extra ticket , st Mark church the oldest church in all Africa . optional stop to try Sea food
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi
The Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque is an Egyptian mosque in the city of Alexandria. It is dedicated to the 13th century Murcian Andalusi Sufi saint Abul Abbas al-Mursi, whose tomb it contains. It is located in the Anfoushi neighborhood of Alexandria, near the Citadel of Qaitbay.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
6Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Library of Alexandria ,maybe it is close due to Covid so the visit from outside incase of library is closed
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7Cairo
transfer safely back to cairo
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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 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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