Full private day trip to Alexandria
Description
Rewind to the days of Alexander the Great on a private day trip to Alexandria, Egypt’s Mediterranean coastal city. Admire the Nile Valley as you travel to this picturesque city, founded by Alexander around 331 BC, and tour the highlights as your expert guide recounts the city’s history. Descend into the underground Roman catacombs to see eerie chambers; view the Roman column of Pompey’s Pillar; and visit the stunning, new disc-shaped Alexandria Library, built where the city’s classical library once stood. A delicious seafood lunch in Alexandria is included.
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Itinerary
Start your day tour excursion at 7 am as you meet your private tour guide in the lobby of your hotel to get on your private, modern van (WiFi on board) and move to Alexandria (3 hours drive), when you get there you will explore the mysterious Catacombs of Kom el Shogafa (one of the seven wonders of the Middle Ages.
Here at pompey's pillar, you will see the tallest pillar standing without any support. that pillar over than 2000 years ago. There you will listen to your guide to know what is that pillar and for what?
Then visit the outstanding Bibliotheca Alexandrina that was built near the site of the old one
Built in the 2nd century AD, this Roman amphitheater has 13 semicircular tiers made of white and gray marble.
Resembling an imposing castle fortress, this citadel was built in the 1477s by Sultan Qaitbey on the site of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, to protect the city from the north.
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Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from any place in Cairo Giza
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(1)
We spent a day in the beautiful city of Alexandria, driving from Cairo city with Hegazy. Mohamed showed us the beautiful library of Alessandria, catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa and Fort Qaitbey, explaining the history behind them. We recommend this tour!
