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Alexandria Day Tour: History & Culture Highlights
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Alexandria
Embark on a full-day tour from Cairo to Alexandria and uncover the ancient Egyptian and Roman influences that shaped this legendary city. Explore catacombs, visit historical landmarks, and immerse yourself in the rich history of Alexandria.
Embark on a full-day tour from Cairo to Alexandria and uncover the ancient Egyptian and Roman influences that shaped this legendary city. Explore catacombs, visit historical landmarks, and immerse yourself in the rich history of Alexandria.
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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City Centre Alexandria - Alexandria, a renowned city established by Alexander the Great, is situated along the Mediterranean Sea. It boasts a rich historical legacy dating back to ancient Egyptian times, serving as a bridge between Egyptian and Greco-Roman civilizations.
Begin your delightful day by meeting your guide at your hotel. Travel via the…
- City Centre Alexandria - Alexandria, a renowned city established by Alexander the Great, is situated along the Mediterranean Sea. It boasts a rich historical legacy dating back to ancient Egyptian times, serving as a bridge between Egyptian and Greco-Roman civilizations.
Begin your delightful day by meeting your guide at your hotel. Travel via the highway from Cairo (approximately a 3-hour drive each way) to arrive in this famous city.
- Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - Explore the Roman catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa, featuring three levels of burial chambers, discovered by a donkey in 1901.
- Pompey’s Pillar - Visit Pompey’s Pillar, the largest pillar in Egypt, and hear fascinating stories about it from a knowledgeable Egyptologist tour guide. Then, proceed to the Qaitbay Fortress located by the sea.
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina - Finally, discover the renowned library (the new Alexandria library) on your own, which ranks fourth among libraries worldwide.
- City Centre Alexandria - Enjoy lunch at a high-quality seafood restaurant with a view of the Mediterranean, then return directly to your hotel in Cairo.
- Qaitbay Castle - The Citadel of Qaitbay is a 15th-century defensive fortress on the Mediterranean Sea coast in Alexandria, Egypt, constructed between 1477 and 1479 AD.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
What's Not Included
- Personal Expenses & Gratuities
- Personal Expenses & Gratuities
Additional Information
Discover the fascinating history and lively culture of Alexandria with a private day tour from Cairo. This journey takes you through the ancient city once celebrated as the “Pearl of the Mediterranean.” Visit the renowned Alexandria Library, the majestic Qaitbay Citadel, and the intriguing Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa. Marvel at Pompey’s Pillar and enjoy…
Discover the fascinating history and lively culture of Alexandria with a private day tour from Cairo. This journey takes you through the ancient city once celebrated as the “Pearl of the Mediterranean.” Visit the renowned Alexandria Library, the majestic Qaitbay Citadel, and the intriguing Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa. Marvel at Pompey’s Pillar and enjoy fresh seafood at a local restaurant, with various other dining options available. This tour perfectly combines history, culture, and stunning coastal views, ensuring an unforgettable day trip from Cairo.
Reasons to book this tour:
- Convenient pickup and drop-off from any hotel or private residence in Cairo and Giza
- Travel in modern, air-conditioned comfort
- Guided by an expert, licensed Egyptologist throughout the tour
- Lunch included, with options for vegan, vegetarian, and other dietary preferences
- Basic entry fees for four sites are covered
- Exceptional value for a 5-star rated experience
Location
City Centre Alexandria
Alexandria Cairo Desert Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Arirafaelovna
Jun 6, 2022
Best one day trip to Alexandria - We love to make this trip. It was one day from Cairo to Alexandria, we visit the highlights and Mohaned explained us all the history and answered our many many many many maaaaaany questions.
He was super kind and always smiling.
He gave us the tour in Spanish and he was able to explain everything.
Also he was a great photographer and show us super nice spots!!
We want to come back
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Caleb
May 1, 2022
Best week of my life. - On my last 2 days of my Egypt experience I received a private tour of museums and Alexandria from my guide Mahmoud. After all the amazing things I saw during my week in Egypt I was certain the most spectacular of adventures were behind me. I was wrong however. My adventure remained extremely exciting and profound right up until I arrived at the airport to leave. Mahmoud could not have been more accommodating. More importantly he has an absolute fountain of knowledge that he can relay effortlessly due to his obvious love of his country and its history. It was a wonderful experience and I’m very happy to have met him. I think Mahmoud is a good man and I can recommend with no hesitation that you book a tour with Aly of Egypt Tours. Have fun!
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Rtwfan
Mar 31, 2021
Compact insights by a professional tour guide in Alexandria - Although my arrangement on short notice (one day in advance) Mahmoud, my tour guide, made it easily possible for an individual programme for a solo pax and arranged a driver in a perfectly conditioned car.
Communication was permanently given and perfect. Mahmoud was competent and excellent in explaining also other aspects of Egypt.
The tour itself was packed with the landmarks of Alexandria. Highlights were the old citadel and modern library of Alexandria.
All in all I received great impressions on people and landscape in a short time frame.
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Ingridsachs
Jul 19, 2020
Omar a very kind, experienced and generous tour guide! - Me and my husband did the day tour in Alexandria and Omar was an amazing guide! We had specific places to visit and Omar helped us to make the best way to do all the places in time. The tour started early in the mourning, Omar always very kind, shared with us his sandwich during our drive from Cairo to Alexandria. He knows a lot of History and it's very nice to talk with him about living in Egypt. He showed us a very good place to drink a coffe and an amazing place to eat fresh and delicious sea food with the view of the ocean! In every place we went people seem to like him a lot! He is very educated, king and generous ! Next time in Egypt we will do the tours with him! Highly recommended !
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Notyuck
Jan 26, 2020
Ride in safety and comfort on your private day tour to Alexandria! - As a solo female traveler in Egypt or anywhere, safety is always my primary concern. However, my full day trip to Alexandria was delightful! Not only was my private driver Abdelfattah professional, but he was kind, smart and observant. He drove me in safety to destinations both on and off my list, recommending restaurants and attractions that suited my desires. When we visited a local market and drew too much attention, he swiftly whisked me out of the area out of concern for my safety and potential for petty crime. I wanted to buy a local dress and he personally accompanied me to a place outside of the touristy area and acted as my translator. As excited as i am about touring, i am just as eager to meet my driver since they really set the tone for the day and i can 100% recommend Abdelfattah and his services!
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Aug 6, 2019
3 Days Tours Cairo and Alexandria - We decided to book three days in Cairo and Alexandria with Cairo Tours , after we found that they offer the lowest prices compared to other travel companies,
The first day included a visit to the Pyramids of Giza as well as Saqqara and Dahshour, the tour guide explained to us the stages of the development of the construction of the pyramids of the ancient Egyptians and how it reached the famous residual form in the Pyramids of Giza
On a quick tour of one of the papyrus schools, we had the most wonderful experience and live demonstration of a millennium-long industry
On the second day our trip to the Egyptian Museum in the center of the capital and the effects of the Coptic and Islamic period, information we hear for the first time
On the third day our trip to the Greek city of Alexandria, the road is a little tired about three hours by car, but it is a good road and the trip is worth the road
The guide was very punctual and the cars were all modern. As for the food, I advise you to choose local food, very delicious
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