From Cairo: Full Day Guided Trip to Alexandria
Description
Enjoy a full-day trip from Cairo to Alexandria, the so-called Bride of the Mediterranean Sea, built by Alexander the Great. Explore its monuments and mosque wth a female tour guide.
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Itinerary
Alexandria Historical Day Trip" is a fascinating and culturally rich experience that allows participants to explore the historical and cultural heritage of Alexandria, Egypt. Led by a female guide, the tour offers a unique perspective on the city's history and landmarks. Here's a breakdown of the tour itinerary:
Start the tour with the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world – now with 8 million books. Visit President Sadat Museum and visit the open court where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the first, which was found underwater nearby. Our guide will explain the design of the library from outside, you will have a chance for some photo stops. Note: Alexandria library is closed on Fridays ,Saturdays & in public holidays. To enter the reading area you will need to purchase a ticket.
Visiting the insides of the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock
You will also drive by Pompay's Pillar and stop for a photo stop, (it was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century)
Visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria with the display of the sunken monuments of Alexandria which were discovered under the East harbor of Alexandria.
The car will then transport you to the most beautiful and largest mosque in the city, allowing for a photo stop at the Abbo Elabbas Mosque.Walk by the oldest funfair in Egypt
Opposite is the corniche and the old harbour where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing and traditional fishermen making nets. The photos taken here are amazing. Continue to see the outside of Quaitbay castle which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria one of the seven wonders of ancient world . A most spectacular castle which is a great photo stop.
Travel back to Alexandria
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
In case of pick up from either Heliopolis (airport area ) or 06th of October or similar Areas , there is supplement Tour guides in languages other than English, subject to availability. Should your preferred language guide be unavailable, we are pleased to offer the assistance of a live English tour guide, complemented by an audio guide available in your desired language.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(9)
We went on a one day tour to Alexandria from Cairo with the company EMO. Our driver Ahmed was a very good driver and our tour guide Samira was simply fantastic. She was very knowledgeable and gave us plenty of informations in a perfect English about all the great sights we visited. Our stop for lunch was amazing. A day to remember for a long time
The tour was nice, we started a bit later than expected and that made us rush a bit on the activities in Alexandria, our tour guide and driver were nice and made sure we had a nice experience. We would have like to have more time to enter the citadel and the Roman amphitheater, but we saw it from the outside and was super nice. Also, the selection of spots were amazing! We had enough time to explore and enjoy each spot, while not feeling like we were at stand stills. All in all a very nice experience!
It was also very nice trip. The guide knew al lot to tell about ancient history and the driver was very kind, too
We had Ayoub as a tour guide. He showed and the new Egyptian museum with the mummies, the pyramids and the production of papyrus. He shows us the best photo spots and took great and funny photos with us. He told us a lot about Egyptian history. All of our questions were answered. We have been to Cairo twice but we have never had such a great guide. I can heartily recommend Ayoub from Ramasside Tours
Excellent. We took the 1 day trip from Alexandria to Cairo to visit the Pyramids , Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum. First of all the communication prior to the trip was great and all my questions were answered promptly. Driver was punctual and courteous. Tour guide Hamad was very knowledgeable and friendly.He knew all the details and the best photo spots . Highly recommend. Will definitely choose again when visiting Egypt. Thank you!
Ahmed was an excellent tour guide. We felt safe and he made our experience enjoyable. I highly recommend.
We had the most brilliant guide with an amazing company rameside. The history was so passionately explained and no details left out. We got to see the most significant pieces in the museum and such quality time at mohammed Ali mosque and St goegre church. Highly recommended and you won't go wrong Also thanks for the patience during shopping
For the celebration of our anniversary my husband and I chose Egypt as the next country to visit. We love to travel. My husband was skeptical about the safety in Egypt. Originally we will just be visiting Cairo. Since we are already there I insisted that I also want see Aswan, also part of Egypt but an hour away by flight. At first my husband didn’t want the idea since Abu Simbel is in the border of Sudan. Again he is skeptical with safety. A day before the trip I was able to convince my husband to go to Aswan and see Abu Simbel. I read a lot of reviews about how people will hassle you in Egypt if you do not do your research. I learned a lot that some people offers favors but in the end will ask for the tip especially to tourists. I will now share how I planned the trip. Our stay in Cairo is from Feb 14-18, 2019 1. I booked Le Meridien Airport Hotel - which has a connection bridge/tube from the airport. Most genius plan I made! Upon landing in Cairo we got straight to hotel by just walking thru the bridge. Thats how fast, easy and hassle free no need to take any taxi or talk to strangers to ask for help. 2. I booked with RAMASSIDE TOURS- best decision ever. I booked them ofcourse weeks before our trip. They are professionals, friendly and fast. Their tour operator Nadia was very nice and accommodating she answered all my inquiries fast and accurate. They speak very good too. Easy to understand. They also have a live chat just in case you have some sudden questions in mind and need a fast response it was one of the best thing this company has! LIVE Chatting with them. 3. Just upon arrival in Cairo. Since we got enough sleep from our long flight we walked straight to our hotel about 15mins only. Upon checking in to our hotel their tour guide Ahmed is already waiting at the lobby to start our day tour. They are punctual! On time. We checked in and took a fast shower then went to start the tour. One thing I noticed the car of Ramasside company was SUPER CLEAN, comfortable and airconditioned. Ahmed was very polite, knowledgeable and friendly too. He assisted us in every way he can even taking photos for us. Day 1 we went to the Egyptian museum. 4.Day 2 We went to Memphis, Sakkara and lastly Pyramids of Giza and Sphynx. 5.Day 3 We flew from Cairo to Aswan. Upon arrival in the airport it was around 8am the tour guide from Ramasside is already waiting for us outside as soon as we were out..he has a signage of our names written in a paper so he is very easy to find. So convenient too. We love him as he was super nice also. His name is also Ahmed. Very nice knowledgeable man too. He took us to High dam scenery. Then we sailed to Philae Temple. It was a beautiful and amazing temple. The experience was extremely fantastic. Then finished our day checked in to our hotel around 4pm in Aswan and overnight. 6.Day 4 Ahmed and the driver picked us up from the hotel at 0345am for our 3hrs drive to Abu Simbel. Before leaving hotel the hotel has already prepared packed breakfast for us and we can also take coffee from their restaurant. Again the car is very clean and comfortable. Arrived in the majestic Abu Simbel at around 8am. We were the first one to arrive in the temple so we got the nicest photos without anyone at the background. Unbelievably majestic! Left around 1030am to catch our flight back to Cairo. We love all our tour guides as he was very kind to us. Before my review ends this is what I learned from our trip 1.Egypt is SAFE! There are police almost everywhere very protective to all the visiting tourists. As tourism is a very big source of income to their country. So they do all what they can to assist visitors. 2.Egyptian people are very warm and welcoming especially those ones from the airport, hotels and tour guides. They are trained because tourism is one of their biggest sources of income in their country. But as piece of advice to avoid hassles just don’t to talk to anyone else. Other people will try to offer you with souvenirs etc if you dont have plans to buy just ignore so they won’t hassle you. Just follow your tour guide’s advice and everything will come out smooth and enjoyable. 3. Good food, February weather is still cold. Hope my review can help a lot for those of who plans to visit Egypt soon. Enjoy!
Dear Ivee, We are overjoyed that our staff made your holiday in Egypt so memorable. I’ve just forward your review to our staff and they were tearing up when they read your kind words about them. Customer service is everything to us, and it’s made my day to hear you had such a pleasant holiday in Egypt with my staff. M. Yousef Chairman Ramasside Travel Group
I recomend Mohamed goda as a tour guide he explains everything, and knows the history about the tour and the monuments that he shows.
Thank you for your comments David. I’m thrilled your experience was a positive one and I look forward to welcome you back, Thanks again. Afaf Emad Quality Assurance Supervisor Ramasside Tours