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Discover the historic Mediterranean city of Alexandria, its ancient heritage and vibrant daily life, on this private day tour by air-conditioned car from Cairo. You'll explore the waterfront Citadel of Qaitbay, a Roman amphitheater and catacombs, the library of Alexandria, the royal palace of King Farouk, and the Abu Abbas al-Murci mosque before returning to your hotel. Lunch is included.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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Cairo (Pass by)
Our representative will be waiting for you at the reception of your hotel in Cairo. Then he will lead you by a modern private air-conditioned vehicle to Alexandria.
Admission ticket free -
1Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Once in Alexandria, you will visit catacombs of kom El Shofaqa, commonly known as the Treasure Hill, is a massive necropolis and royal cemetery dating from the second century AD. The murals on the walls, as well as the style of the sculptures, burial artifacts, and tombs, exhibit a unique blend of Roman, Hellenistic, and pharaonic art.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Pompey's Pillar
Continue visit of Alexandria are Pommpey's pillar, a Roman triumphal column. The gigantic statue of the emperor was originally supported by the massive Corinthian column, which was built in honor of the augustus Diocletian between 298 and 302 AD.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi
Next you will visit Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque, an Egyptian mosque dedicated to the Murcian Andalusi Sufi saint Abul Abbas. A mosque was built over his tomb, which became the most famous of Alexandria's mosques.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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The Citadel of Qaitbay is a Mediterranean seacoast defensive fortification built on/from the ruins of the Alexandria Lighthouse in the 15th century by the Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Enjoy a delicious lunch in a local restaurant before visiting famous Alexandria Library. The Library of Alexandria was one of the ancient world's great wonders, and its destruction was one of history's great tragedies. It was once thought to house 500,000 manuscripts, many of which were seized from ships arriving in Alexandria's harbor, according to legend.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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