Private Alexandria Tour: Qaitbay Fort & Library from Cairo

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Cairo, Egypt

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10 to 11 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: Japanese and 4 more

This full-day trip from Cairo takes you to the legendary Mediterranean city of Alexandria, steeped in history and coastal charm. Accompanied by your expert guide, explore the iconic Qaitbay Fort, a 15th-century defensive fortress dramatically located on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Continue to the stunning modern Alexandria Library (Bibliotheca Alexandrina), a magnificent architectural marvel that revives the spirit of the ancient Great Library. The tour also includes visits to the Roman-era Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and the impressive Pompey's Pillar, offering a perfect blend of ancient history and modern cultural significance while enjoying the beautiful Mediterranean coastline and fresh sea breezes.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

Itinerary

Duration: 10 to 11 hours (approximately)
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    Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa

    Go for a fascinating tour to Alexandria from Cairo in the company of your Egyptologist guide. The second-largest city in Egypt, Alexandria has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern and is famous for its Roman remains. With your Egyptologist guide to lead the way, you'll enjoy personalized attention on your tour of Alexandria. During the tour, you can determine the amount of time you'd like to spend at each of the sites you'll visit. Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 332 B.C. and was the capital of Graeco-Roman Egypt. Your first stop in this historic city is the catacombs of Kom ash-Shoqafa, a Roman burial site whose family tomb reveals the merging of Egyptian and Roman art and architecture. Descend below ground to visit the tomb and Caracalla Hall.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
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    Citadel of Qaitbay

    The next site you will stop at is the fort of Qaitbay, built-in 1477 to protect the eastern side of the city. the fort was built in the same location as the great lighthouse of Alexandria.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
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    Bibliotheca Alexandrina

    After lunch (additional cost) you will visit the famous Alexandria Library. In contrast to the ancient architecture found throughout Egypt, the Norwegian-designed building is a striking piece of modern design. A copy of every book published in the world is kept in the library, making it one of the great literary sites in the world. The library also houses several exhibitions relating to the history of Egypt and a display of rare antique books (additional cost).

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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