Full-Day Private Tour: Historic Alexandria From Cairo
Description
Step back into the pages of history on this 12-hour full-day tour from Cairo to ancient Alexandria. Tour the top sights of Alexandria, including the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa, Roman Amphitheater, Modern Library and more with a private guide. Learn fascinating insights into Egyptian history from your Egyptologist guide. Feast on a delicious lunch at a good quality restaurant and round-trip hotel transport. Note: Alexandria Library is closed every public holiday. To enter the reading area you will need to purchase a ticket. - Haramlek and Salamlek at Montaza are not open for public ( you will see from outside).
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Itinerary
Our Expert tour guide will pick you up at 7:00 am from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza to Alexandria which is 220 km away from Cairo. Arrive Alexandria around 10 am and start your day tour by visiting the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, one of the world's largest Roman burial sites, and one of Alexandria's most popular attractions. Descend into, via a spiral staircase over a three-level tombstone, a large Roman-style banquet room, where relatives used to sit on stone benches to feast in honor of the dead.
Proceed to the Roman Theater, of which seats are made out of marble stones and the floor has a big section of mosaic and a pleasure garden surrounded by Roman Villas and baths.
Our Alexandria day tour continues with a visit to the Alexandria Library, built between 1995 and 2002, to hold over 8 million books. Visit its open court where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great.
Enjoy photo stops at Qaitbay Citadel, a defensive 15-century fortress built on the ruins of the light house of Alexandria; one of the ancient world's seven wonders.
Continue to Al Mursi Abu Alabbas mosque(from outside),an elaborate structure built to honor a Sufi Saint, and have a free walk on the Cornish. Finally, travel in comfort back to your hotel in Cairo.
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Pickup Locations & Times
All hotels in Cairo or Giza.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All Hotels/Inns or Rental Apartments in Cairo Or Giza
- Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays and on every public holiday. To enter the reading area you will need to purchase a ticket.
- You will need to pay the entrance fees to the sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary by card.
- other languages available with extra charge upon your request.
Reviews(1)
Sherif was very knowledgeable and made our tour of Alexandria so amazing! He treated us very kindly and he went out of his way to find a place for my husband to exchange US dollars to Egyptian Pounds. He also found a place that sold canes/walking sticks and got me one which helped me very much! My foot was hurting and he was very patient. Sherif also took us to eat authentic Egyptian seafood at a local vendor and ordered everything for us. It was delicious! Thank you so much! 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for Sherif and our driver, I’m sorry but I forgot his name. He was excellent, 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ also! We had a tire blow out and he handled the car very well. He got us safely to the auto shop and had us back on the road in minutes.
