Cleopatra’s & Alexander The Great’s Alexandria Sites – Day Trip From Cairo
Description
Spend a wonderful day tour in Alexandria, dubbed by locals as the “Pearl of the Mediterranean Sea,” founded in 332 BC by Alexander The Great, its namesake. Alexandria is the second largest city and the largest seaport in Egypt. Its harbor entrance was once marked by one of the seven wonders of ancient world, The Towering Lighthouse. The immense contents of its old bibliotheca were sadly torched but the ancient city’s sea still keeps some of its treasures hidden. In fact, the city of Cleopatra and the tomb of Alexander The Great are still undiscovered. During your adventure, you will relish the stories of your visit to some of the sites from history’s pages, including the site of the Library of Alexandria “Bibliotheca Alexandrina”, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Qaitbay Citadel and Pompay’s Pillar.
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Itinerary
Upon arrival at Alexandria your trip will start with a visit to Pompay’s Pillar that was made on the honor of the emperor Diocletian during the 3rd century. The pillar was a part of the Serapis Temple that was famous for having the daughter library of Alexandria.
Our next step is to visit the famous old Roman Catacombs of Kom Ashoqafa, considered as one of the seven medieval wonders of the world and the largest known roman burial site in Egypt. The Catacombs are cut out of rock in the shape of circular shaft including three levels with a spiral staircase to a depth of about 35m with features unlike that of any other catacomb in the ancient world. You will experience a combination between the ancient Egyptian and the ancient Roman art.
After that enjoy your time discovering Alexandria library “Bibliotheca Alexandrina”. The modern library was designed by a Norwegian architect at a total cost of 220 millions$ and opened to the public in 2002.it takes the shape of a rising sun and intended to hold 8 million books in its vast space.
Our trip will be ended by discovering Qaitbey Fort, the former site of the legendary ancient light house of Alexandria. The Citadel was built to protect Egypt from the advance of the ottoman empire. From the top of the citadel, you will experience a Stunning sea views with a foreground of small fishing boats and in the distance, the sun- like disk of the new library.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up our guests from any hotel in Giza and Cairo via an air-conditioned van.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(9)
Great and friendly service. Special acknowledgement to Erewyn and Jacob at Charlie Palmers. Excellent service, knowledgeable and attentive to our needs. The concert venue is very nice. We will be back!
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My tour guide Mr.Ashour picked us on time in our hotel. He has full knowledge of every detail our one day tour package a city of Alexandria. Very concerned and care us. Me and my wife had a unforgettable memory with Mr. Ashour. Thanks again!
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Tour guide and driver were lovely and accommodating. Perfect amount of time spent at each time including guided tour and free time to explore.
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I booked Mr Ahmed Nour El Din earlier for Pyramid tour and I was so amused by his knowledge, nature or charm etc. that I booked him again for this tour as well. Since I was very much comfortable with him earlier, it felt like a friend is guiding me to places and want to convey as much information he could. The Catacomb was so enormous cemetery and my tour guide explained very well that how the system in old times used to work. The Roman Amphitheatre again was phenomenal. It would have been useless to not hire a tour guide. And a guy like Ahmed, I totally envy his knowledge. We had a great lunch together. And lastly was the Alexandria Library. That was one of the top-notch libraries I have ever seen in my life. I recommend this tour for sure to anyone. And the Tour Guide? Well why would you not like to go with a PhD graduate?! :D
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Amazing time we spent with the tour guides visiting Alexandria. Very knowledgeable and always on time for pick up and very friendly, I recommend this to anyone to book!! Amazing time! Thank you Mohammed and Habif
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The guide (Ashour) was so accomodating and making sure that we are doing ok. He’s knowledgeable of the history. The car has a very good airconditioning and has internet too.
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I really enjoyed my tour of Alexandria, and my tour guide Mohamed Assure was very accommodating, and knowledgeable about the sites. It is a long drive, and absolutely not a criticism of the tour or the guide; but the policy at the catacombs is no cameras, although you can take your phone and take photos all day. Obviously an outdated policy on the part of the site, that should be updated.
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it was my pleasure to spend a 10 days in your hotel, all services and i recommend your hotel for all my members, friends, and work mate. thanks for your service, and you get 5 stars service.
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