Full Day Private guided Tour to Alexandria From Cairo

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10 to 12 hours (approximately)
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Step back in time to the days of Greco-Roman Egypt and enjoy an excursion to Alexandria from Cairo to visit Alexandria Library, the Roman amphitheater, Qaitbay fortress, the Catacombs of KOM El-Shokafa, Pompeii's Pillar.

What's Included

Private tour.
Private air-conditioned vehicle.
Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour.
Qualified Egyptologist guide.
Pick up services from your hotel & return.
All service charges and taxes.
Entrance fees for all the mentioned sites is
Food and drinks.
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

We can pick up travelers from any hotel, hostel or private home located in Cairo or Giza City. Our tour guide will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel, holding a sign with your name.

Itinerary

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

    At 7.00 am your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel, to start your tour to Alexandria the second largest city in Egypt, Alexandria has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern and is famous for its Roman remains. Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 B.C., and was the capital of Greco-Roman Egypt. Your first stop in this historic city is the catacombs which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Pompey's Pillar

    Pompey's Pillar an 82-foot (25-meter) granite column built to honor Emperor Diocletian.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    The citadel of Qaitbay which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Bibliotheca Alexandrina

    Alexandria Library. Finally you will drive back to Cairo to your hotel.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Ancient Roman Amphitheater

    Amphitheatre is a word stands for ancient Greek term which means an open air area used for kinds of performances. The Greek amphitheatres were usually structured as circular or oval shape with many seated steps for the audience. It was actually more like open air stadium, and was spread all over countries like Italy, Turkey, Jordan and Greece when Romans were dominating all of these regions. The amphitheatre of Alexandria was discovered by coincidence in the year of 1960. When the Egyptian government was getting ready to set one its buildings in the area of kom El Dekka,

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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