Private Alexandria Tour: Qaitbay Fort & Library from Cairo
Description
This full-day trip from Cairo takes you to the legendary Mediterranean city of Alexandria, steeped in history and coastal charm. Accompanied by your expert guide, explore the iconic Qaitbay Fort, a 15th-century defensive fortress dramatically located on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Continue to the stunning modern Alexandria Library (Bibliotheca Alexandrina), a magnificent architectural marvel that revives the spirit of the ancient Great Library. The tour also includes visits to the Roman-era Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and the impressive Pompey's Pillar, offering a perfect blend of ancient history and modern cultural significance while enjoying the beautiful Mediterranean coastline and fresh sea breezes.
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Go for a fascinating tour to Alexandria from Cairo in the company of your Egyptologist guide. The second-largest city in Egypt, Alexandria has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern and is famous for its Roman remains. With your Egyptologist guide to lead the way, you'll enjoy personalized attention on your tour of Alexandria. During the tour, you can determine the amount of time you'd like to spend at each of the sites you'll visit. Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 332 B.C. and was the capital of Graeco-Roman Egypt. Your first stop in this historic city is the catacombs of Kom ash-Shoqafa, a Roman burial site whose family tomb reveals the merging of Egyptian and Roman art and architecture. Descend below ground to visit the tomb and Caracalla Hall.
The next site you will stop at is the fort of Qaitbay, built-in 1477 to protect the eastern side of the city. the fort was built in the same location as the great lighthouse of Alexandria.
After lunch (additional cost) you will visit the famous Alexandria Library. In contrast to the ancient architecture found throughout Egypt, the Norwegian-designed building is a striking piece of modern design. A copy of every book published in the world is kept in the library, making it one of the great literary sites in the world. The library also houses several exhibitions relating to the history of Egypt and a display of rare antique books (additional cost).
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(3)
My guide is exceptional, he is knowledgeable and very pleasant. He has made this trip very memorable.
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. We are truly delighted to hear that your guide made such a positive impression and helped make your trip memorable. Providing knowledgeable and pleasant service is exactly what we strive for, and your kind words mean a great deal to us. We will be sure to share your lovely comments with him. I am certain he will be very happy and proud to hear them. It has been our absolute pleasure assisting you, and we hope to welcome you again in Egypt in the future.
My guide Khaled Mamdoh was professional, knowledgeable, with a caring personality. Teamed with an excellent driver made this day trip memorable. Mr. Mamdoh knew many short cuts around Alexandria so we could spend my time at the sights instead of traffic. I highly recommend this tour.
It all worked rather perfectly, my partner and I had an extra day in Cairo before our tour started. We decided that we really wanted to visit Alexandria and Your Egypt Tours came highly recommended. Mamdouh and our driver were waiting for us at the airport on our arrival and then we headed straight up to Alexandria. Mamdouh was an amazing guide and extremely insightful. The number of sites seen during the day was the right amount with a mix of ancient Egypt, finishing with the new library. I must call out that the fish restaurant we stopped at for lunch was AMAZING!!! A definite highlight.
