Alexandria Private Day Tour from Cairo

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10 to 12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 3 more

Take a fascinating private tour to Alexandria from Cairo in the company of your own Egyptologist guide.The second largest city in Egypt, Alexandria has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern and is famous for its Roman remains.Your first stop in this historic city is the catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa, a Roman burial site whose family tomb reveals the merging of Egyptian and Roman art and architecture. Descend below ground to visit the tomb and Caracalla Hall.Continue to Pompey's Pillar, an 82-foot granite column built to honor Emperor Diocletian. Continuing the Roman theme, the next site your guide will show you is the Roman amphitheater. The site also includes the remains of a Roman street and homes. Stop for Lunch. You will visit the famous Alexandria Library. In contrast to the ancient architecture found throughout Egypt. A copy of every book published in the world is kept in the library, making it one of the great literary sites in the world.

What's Included

Lunch at Local restaurant.
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle.
Qualified Egyptologist guide.
Hotel pickup and drop off.
Food and drinks, unless specified.
Gratuities (recommended).

Meeting and pickup

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

WWe pick up from all centrally-located Cairo hotels.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 to 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa

    Your first stop in this historic city is the catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa, a Roman burial site whose family tomb reveals the merging of Egyptian and Roman art and architecture. Descend below ground to visit the tomb and Caracalla Hall.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Pompey's Pillar

    continue to Pompey's Pillar, an 82-foot (25-meter) granite column built to honor Emperor Diocletian, who freed the besieged city and brought food to its starving people. Continuing the Roman theme, the next site your guide will show you is the Roman amphitheater, possibly the best preserved Roman site in Egypt. The site also includes the remains of a Roman street and homes.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Bibliotheca Alexandrina

    visit the famous Alexandria Library. In contrast to the ancient architecture found throughout Egypt, the Norwegian-designed building is a striking piece of modern design. A copy of every book published in the world is kept in the library, making it one of the great literary sites in the world. The library also houses several exhibitions relating to the history of Egypt and a display of rare antique books.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
Limousine Tours
DSA non-compliant
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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