Alexandria private day tour from Cairo

4.8
(4 reviews)
Cairo, Egypt

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

Full day private guided tour to explore the most beautiful city all over Egypt which was built by an order of the king Alexander the Great 332 BC. He was looking forward to be the Capital of his empire and it was built over the location of the fisher village Rhacotis. It is a chance to explore the highlight of Alexandria such as Pompey’s Pillar, the Catacombs the spot of the old light house, Qaitbay Citadel and Montazah Palace in the Royal Gardens.

What's Included

Expert Egyptologist tour guide speaks your languages
Private transportation
Bottled water
WiFi on board
Snacks
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fees for all sights mentioned in the itinerary
All Taxes
Personal needs
Gratuities - recommended
Any extra not mentioned in the Itinerary

Meeting and pickup

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

Itinerary

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

    Early morning around the clock on the time we mentioned our expert tour guide will pick you to start your tour experience . Drive to Alexandria 220 Km north east of Cairo around 3 hours to reach to your first sightseeing The Catacombs Tomb which was built in between the 2nd to 4th century by the Roman what was excavated by accident in 1900 Ad , It is one of the largest necropolises consists of a series of Alexandrian tombs, statues and archaeological objects of the Pharaonic funeral cult with Hellenistic and early Imperial Roman influences.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Pompey's Pillar

    Pompey’s Pillar is a Roman triumphal column and it is one of the largest of its type constructed outside the imperial Capitals of Rome and Constantinople , Located at the Serapeum of Alexandria . The only known free – standing column in Roman Egypt which was not composed of drums , It is one of the largest ancient monoliths and one of the largest monolithic column ever erected .

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Citadel of Qaitbay

    drive to the Shore of Alexandria to the spot of one of the old seven wonders the old light house what was totally collapsed and replaced by Qaitbay Castel which was built in 15 century

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi

    you will have a chance to get a picture to the famous mosque Abu-Alabbas Al-Mursi Mosque

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Bibliotheca Alexandrina

    Drive across the Corniche of Alexandria with one stop to Alexandria Bibliotic which is the library number one in the world that contains more than 8 million books .

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Montazah Gardens

    After crossing the modern Alexandria you will arrive to the ELMontazah Palace which was known by King Farouk Palace . Finally Drive back to Cairo to your start point .

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
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Archaeology Tours
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DSA non-compliant
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Cancellation Policy

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