Day tour to Alexandria from Cairo

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(1 reviews) Cairo, Egypt

12 to 13 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

Discover the legendary city of Alexandria on a private tour from Cairo, and discover the traces of ancient Egyptian and Roman armies. Descend into the catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa to see fascinating artworks that blend two cultures, visit Pompey’s Pillar, then take in views from the 15th-century fortifications at the Citadel of Qaitbay.

What's Included

Professional English-speaking Tour Guide
All transfers by A/C vehicle
Lunch at a quality restaurant
Service charges and taxes included
Bottled water during the tour
Assistance during tours
Shopping tours through bazaars
Pick up and return service
Entrance fees to the sights
Tipping

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We require your hotel name, room number, and contact number to confirm your pickup time.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 to 13 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Ancient Roman Amphitheater

    Travel to the Greco-Roman City Alexandria, start with a visit to the Roman Amphitheater in Kom El-Dekka, a marble theater that once seated 800 spectators with galleries, sections of mosaic flooring, and a pleasure garden, all surrounded by Roman baths and villas

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa

    Then proceed to visit the Catacombs of Kom El-Shokafa, the necropolis of 3 sub-levels dating from the 2nd century AD merges aspects of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman culture in its features.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Bibliotheca Alexandrina

    Next stop is the library of Alexandria (Bibliotecha Alexandrina); the biggest library in the world – now with 8 million books. You will visit the library’s manuscript museum, president Saddat Museum and impressions of Alexandria

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 4

    you can see El Nabi Daniel Mosque from outside which is believed by many people to be related to Alexander the great tomb.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Continue to visit the Citadel of Quaitbay which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the seven wonders of ancient world . A most spectacular castle which is a great photo ‏The car ‏After finishing the tour, you will be escorted back to the hotel.

    3 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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