Private Guided Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo or Giza hotel

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10 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: English and 1 more

Alexandria is at least 10-12 hours round trip from Cairo
so it pays to use your time effectively.
Make the absolute most of those precious hours on this door-to-door tour that covers the library, the corniche and harbor, the site of the lighthouse, the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi, .
Explore Alexandria in style with an Egyptologist guide
See highlights of the city ancient, modern, and Islamic
Learn about Alexandria’s fascinating heritage from your personal guide
Travel from Cairo in comfort with door-to-door round-trip transfers

What's Included

Private tour
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Transport by private vehicle
Qualified Egyptologist guide
hotel pick up , drop off
Gratuities
entry fees

Meeting and pickup

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

cairo and giza hotels

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Alexandria

    Alexandria is a Mediterranean port city in Egypt. During the Hellenistic period, it was home to a lighthouse ranking among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World as well as a storied library. Today the library is reincarnated in the disc-shaped, ultramodern Bibliotheca Alexandrina. The city also has Greco-Roman landmarks, old-world cafes and sandy beaches. Its 15th-century seafront Qaitbay Citadel is now a museum. ―

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa

    The catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa is a historical archaeological site located in Alexandria, Egypt, and is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Pompey's Pillar

    Pompey's Pillar is the name given to a Roman triumphal column in Alexandria, Egypt. Set up in honour of the augustus Diocletian between 298-302 AD, the giant Corinthian column originally supported a colossal porphyry statue of the emperor in armour.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    The Citadel of Qaitbay is a 15th-century defensive fortress located on the Mediterranean sea coast, in Alexandria, Egypt. It was established in 1477 AD (882 AH)[citation needed] by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa'it Bay. The Citadel is situated on the eastern side of the northern tip of Pharos Island at the mouth of the Eastern Harbour.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi

    The Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque is an Egyptian mosque in the city of Alexandria. It is dedicated to the 13th century Murcian Andalusi Sufi saint Abul Abbas al-Mursi, whose tomb it contains. It is located in the Anfoushi neighborhood of Alexandria, near the Citadel of Qaitbay.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Cairo

    then back safely to cairo .

    3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Supplied by Hesham Egypt tour guide

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Cancellation Policy

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

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