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Alexandria Day Trip: Private Guided Tour from Cairo to Egypt's Second City
Alexandria
Take a day trip to Alexandria from Cairo with a private guide. Spend the day exploring Egypt’s stunning second city where you can view the Roman catacombs cut from rock, the remnants of a Roman temple complex, Qaitbey Citadel, the Bibliotheca, and Catacombs.
Take a day trip to Alexandria from Cairo with a private guide. Spend the day exploring Egypt’s stunning second city where you can view the Roman catacombs cut from rock, the remnants of a Roman temple complex, Qaitbey Citadel, the Bibliotheca, and Catacombs.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Alexandria - Begin your journey from Cairo at 7:00 AM, heading towards Alexandria, a trip that will take approximately 3.5 hours. This renowned city, named after Alexander the Great, boasts a blend of Greek, Roman, French, and Italian architecture.
- Pompey’s Pillar - Your first stop is Pompey’s Pillar, erected in honor of Emperor Diocletian at…
- Alexandria - Begin your journey from Cairo at 7:00 AM, heading towards Alexandria, a trip that will take approximately 3.5 hours. This renowned city, named after Alexander the Great, boasts a blend of Greek, Roman, French, and Italian architecture.
- Pompey’s Pillar - Your first stop is Pompey’s Pillar, erected in honor of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Originally part of the Serapeum, it was once a grand structure comparable to the Soma and the Caesarean.
- Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - Next, visit the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, the largest Roman cemetery with three levels carved into the rock.
- Kayetbai - Continue to the Qaitbay Citadel, built on the site of the ancient pharaohs.
- Lighthouse of Alexandria - Explore the Lighthouse of Alexandria.
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina - Discover the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, one of the largest and most important libraries of the ancient world. It thrived under the Ptolemaic dynasty and served as a major center of scholarship from its establishment in the 3rd century BC until the Roman conquest of Egypt in 30 BC. The library was founded during the reign of either Ptolemy I Soter (323–283 BC) or his son Ptolemy II (283–246 BC).
- Montazah Gardens - Visit the Montazah Palace and Gardens.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch (Optional)
- Entry Tickets
- Lunch (Optional)
- Entry Tickets
Additional Information
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Location
Alexandria
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.
