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Enjoy Cairo To Alexandria Day Trip, Visiting rock-cut Roman catacombs, the ruins of a Roman temple complex, Pompey's Pillar is the name given to a Roman triumphal column in Alexandria, Egypt. Set up in honor of the Roman emperor Diocletian between 298–302 AD, the giant Corinthian column initially supported a colossal porphyry statue of the emperor in armor. The citadel offers a glimpse into Egypt's rich history and provides a beautiful setting for tourists and history enthusiasts alike. Visit the old Bibleotheca is an idea of reviving the Library of Alexandria that emerged during the late 1970s, and the project gained significant support from the Egyptian government and UNESCO. Alexandrina and enjoy fresh seafood by the Mediterranean.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
we will pick up & drop of with in Cairo city hotels,
Tour Duration includes the pick up time as well.
Itinerary
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1Cairo
Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, to enjoy an amazing Day Trip to Alexandria From Cairo. 2-3 hrs. drive from Cairo to Alexandria
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Pompey's Pillar
First, visit pey's Pillar. I. It was constructed in honor of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Originally from the temple of the Serapis, it was once a magnificent structure rivaling the Soma and the Caesarean
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Then drive to visit the Catacombs w which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock. They are one of the most important archaeological sites in the city and provide valuable insights into the ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman cultures that coexisted in Alexandria.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
4Alexandria
Lunch in Local restaurant at Alexandria
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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then proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria. It was constructed in the 15th century by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qaitbay, a Mamluk sultan, and it served as a defensive stronghold against potential invaders, particularly the Ottoman Empire. The Lighthouse of Alexandria, in 1480, resulting in the final disappearance of the lighthouse, confining it to the history books.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
6Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Final visit to Bibliotheca Alexandria, it is also known as the Library of Alexandria, is a major cultural and educational institution located in Alexandria, Egypt. It is a revival of the ancient Library of Alexandria, which was one of the most renowned libraries in the ancient world.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
7Cairo
After long day tour 2 hrs. driver back to Cairo and return your hotel safely.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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.
- 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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