Private Full Day Trip to Alexandria from Cairo/Giza
Description
Enjoy amazing day trip to Egypt's beautiful second city. See rock-cut Roman catacombs, Pompay's Pillar , and Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria then to Bibliotheca Alexandrina
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Our representative will pick you up from your hotel to enjoy amazing day in a private over-day trip to Alexandria. First visit Pompay's Pillar. It was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Originally from the temple of the Serapis, it was once a magnificent structure rivaling the Soma and the Caesarean. Then you drive to visit the Catacombs which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock, the get your lunch at one of the best restaurants in Alexandria, and then we proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria then to Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Finally you will drive back to your hotel .
Our representative will pick you up from your hotel to enjoy amazing day in a private over-day trip to Alexandria. First visit Pompay's Pillar. It was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Originally from the temple of the Serapis, it was once a magnificent structure rivaling the Soma and the Caesarean. Then you drive to visit the Catacombs which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock, the get your lunch at one of the best restaurants in Alexandria, and then we proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria then to Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Finally you will drive back to your hotel .
Our representative will pick you up from your hotel to enjoy amazing day in a private over-day trip to Alexandria. First visit Pompay's Pillar. It was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Originally from the temple of the Serapis, it was once a magnificent structure rivaling the Soma and the Caesarean. Then you drive to visit the Catacombs which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock, the get your lunch at one of the best restaurants in Alexandria, and then we proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria then to Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Finally you will drive back to your hotel .
Our representative will pick you up from your hotel to enjoy amazing day in a private over-day trip to Alexandria. First visit Pompay's Pillar. It was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Originally from the temple of the Serapis, it was once a magnificent structure rivaling the Soma and the Caesarean. Then you drive to visit the Catacombs which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock, the get your lunch at one of the best restaurants in Alexandria, and then we proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria then to Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Finally you will drive back to your hotel .
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup from Guest's hotel in Cairo/Giza and Return
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(5)
The driver took me from the Horus Guesthouse on time. The motorway in the desert is very good, but it took 2,5 hrs to get to Alexandria. There the female guide waited for us. Perfect English and very professional. We visited different archeological sites in Alexandria with very interesting informatie. Ended with a very good dinner in a coastal restaurant.
It was a no show. The tour guide did not show up. When our hotel rang them they said they did not have any records of the booking on their system. Therefore we are hugely disappointed and asking for a full refund right now.
We traveled from Cairo to Alexandria in a comfortable van. Trip is about 2 1/2 hours. Our guide and driver were on time to pick us up. Both were knowledgeable and congenial. Trip revealed the endless construction going on outside Cairo and thriving agriculture. The catacombs are accessible and amazing. Ptolemy Tower impressive on site of very ancient castle that held first Alexandria library. Loved seeing that. Citadel of Qaitbay and excellent fish lunch rounded out the experience.
The tour, history of and view from the citadel was a highlight of the trip to Alexandria. The trip from Cairo was interesting, seeing the location of proposed new west Cairo airport, and all the types of agriculture/crops growing in the delta.
Just spent a full day in the city and lots to see. Visited the catacombs and old library both carved out of the rock and your free to explore. The lighthouse was absolutely brilliant and the views of the harbour amazing. Well worth a visit.
