Private Day Tour Historical Alexandria from Cairo

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9 to 10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 2 more

This tour is for the road trip lovers, as Alexandria is 220km away from Cairo. Alexandria was the center of the ancient Mediterranean world for a long time, and was once Egypt’s Capital. It used to hold one of the ancient Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: the great lighthouse of Alexandria.

What's Included

Bottled water
Expert Tour Guide
Pick up and Drop off at your accommodation in Cairo
Drinks not Included
Entrance Fee( Optional to be selected)
Extra 15 USD pick up from Airport , Nasr City New Cairo, 6th of October
20 USD per head pick up from the new administration capital
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

Guide will be waiting in the lobby holding sign with the company name .

Itinerary

Duration: 9 to 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Alexandria

    At 7 am you will start your journey with you Egyptologist to Alexandria .The City been founded by King Alexander The Great 331 BC and started to grow rapidly and started to replace the ancient Egyptian capital Memphis to start another story in Egypt we call it the Greek era , with your advanced tour guide you will Explore the main attractions .

    2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa

    The tour starts by visiting The Catacomb of Kom EL-Shoqafa, which is the largest and most important burial site in Egypt, and was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World in the middle ages. The Catacomb is an ancient circular staircase that leads into tombs that were tunneled into the bedrock during the age of the Antonine emperors.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Pompey's Pillar

    The tour continues by visiting Pompey's Pillar, a Roman triumphal column in Alexandria, Egypt. Set up in honour of the Roman emperor Diocletian between 298-302 AD, the giant Corinthian column originally supported a colossal porphyry statue of the emperor in armour.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Citadel of Qaitbay

    The tour continues by visiting Fort Qaitbey, the citadel of Alexandria was named after sultan Ashraf Qaitbay who wanted to protect Alexandria city from the ottoman empire direct threats . Qaitbay citadel is one of top attractions in Alexandria city for its historic value and important position

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Bibliotheca Alexandrina

    The tour continues by visiting Alexandria Bibliotheca, which is a major library and a cultural center on the Mediterranean sea.Then you will start you journey back to Cairo

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Cairo Governorate

    Travelling back to your accommodation in Cairo with amazing memories .

    2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by GEM Explore Egypt

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
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Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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