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Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo: Ancient Egyptian and Roman Landmarks
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Alexandria
Explore the ancient Egyptian and Roman landmarks of Alexandria on a private day tour from Cairo. Descend into the catacombs, visit Pompey’s Pillar, and admire the Citadel of Qaitbay.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Alexandria - Our guide will meet you at your hotel in Cairo or Giza as requested to begin your full-day, 10-hour tour of Alexandria, the bride of the Mediterranean Sea, with a private vehicle for a 3-hour drive.
- Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - Start with the catacomb tomb, discovered by a donkey in the 1st century.
- Pompey’s Pillar - Visit Pompey’s Pillar, a 3rd-century granite column standing 26.85 meters tall.
- Qaitbay Castle - Visit from the outside. Note: The Qaitbay Citadel in Alexandria is one of the most important defensive strongholds in Egypt and along the Mediterranean coast. In the 15th century A.D., it was crucial to Alexandria’s fortifications. The Citadel is located at the entrance of the eastern harbor on the east point of Pharos Island. It was built on the site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The lighthouse continued to function until the Arab conquest. Despite several disasters that altered its shape, it remained operational. Restoration began during the reign of Ahmed Ibn Tulun (around 880 A.D). In the 11th century, an earthquake damaged the octagonal part. The base survived and served as a watchtower, with a small mosque built on top. A destructive earthquake in the 14th century destroyed the building. Optional stop for lunch at the fish market.
- Bibliotheca Alexandria - The Library of Alexandria was one of the ancient world’s most famous and influential libraries. Built in the third century BC by Ptolemy I Soter, it was designed to house a vast collection of books and manuscripts on philosophy, mathematics, science, and literature. It quickly became a center of learning and culture, with an influence that extended far beyond Alexandria. The library was said to contain up to 500,000 scrolls and was one of the largest collections of knowledge in the ancient world. It was also home to several famous scholars, including the mathematician Euclid and the astronomer Eratosthenes.
- Cairo - Transfer back to Cairo with our private car and guide.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Discover the legendary city of Alexandria on a private tour from Cairo, and discover the traces of ancient Egyptians and Roman armies. Descend into the catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa to see fascinating artworks that blend two cultures, visit Pompey’s Pillar, then take in views from the 15th-century fortifications at the Citadel of Qaitbay. Explore the city’s new library–a tribute to the library that burned in antiquity–Take a full-day private tour from Cairo to Alexandria See top landmarks like the Roman catacombs and Alexandria
Location
Alexandria
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Youngevs1
Apr 22, 2022
Cairo to Alexandria - Mina Medhat was punctual, spoke English well and drove to Alexandria in great fashion and poise. He showed us around the city and took us to a good restaurant for lunch and took us back to Cairo safely. Highly recommend using this tour and guide if you're planning on visiting Cairo.
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Bonvoyagejojo
Apr 22, 2022
Alexandria day trip - Amazing time Mina out tour guide is the best! He explained everything! We had lunch with a view of the sea! Would recommend for all ages.
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573joannej
Sep 15, 2019
Road trip to Alexandria - Prompt, polite attentive service from our guide Emad G and driver Mahmoud. We had a really good day out from Cairo to Alexandria
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