Exceptional Alexandria tour from Cairo + Alexandria food tour

4.8 (18 reviews) Giza, Egypt
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Duration8h - 10h
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LanguagesArabic, German, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Enjoy your day tour from Cairo to the Mediterranean coast to explore Alexandria on a private day tour. get experience about Alexandria from your Egyptologist guide, and check out the city’s sightseeing including Liberary of Alxandaria, the citadel of Qaitbay, the Roman catacomb and the modern Library of Alexandria.

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Alexandria tour + food tour

Food tour during the tour: You will experience the most famous local Alexandria food and dessert during your trip to Alexandria. History & Culture!
Pickup included

What's included

  • All tours are as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Transfers by private air-conditioned car
  • Bottle of water.
  • All taxes and charges.
  • Entrance fees to Bibliotheca Alexandrina ( If it open ) (if option is selected)
  • Entrance fees to Citadel of Qaitbay. (if option is selected)
  • Lunch at very good local restaurant. (if option is selected)
  • Entrance fees to Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa. (if option is selected)
  • All transfers in a private air-conditioned car to \ from your hotel in Cairo.
  • Tourist permit.
  • Professional Egyptologist Tour Guide.
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses

What to expect

  1. Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa
    1h · Admission ticket included
    discover the most famous attractions in Alexandria.
    The tour will begin with the Catacomb where you can note the mixture happened between the Pharaonic and Greco-Roman art in the decoration of the tombs.
    After that, you will move to Pompey’s Pillar to know why they called it with this name.
  2. Pompey's Pillar
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Now it is time to enjoy Pompey’s Pillar that was built in honor of Emperor Decaldianus. The total height of the column, including the base, is about 2,685 meters. On the west side are two bases, which can be reached via an underground staircase. There are also two pink granite statues that look like sphinxes.
  3. Alexandria
    1h
    During the tour you will have two options:

    1) Enjoy Famous local food in Alexandria such as the famous Alexandrian Falafel, Foul, Liver sandwich, the famous Azza ice cream in Alexandria, Fresca, and more.

    2)Or you can enjoy a delicious seafood meal for lunch at a local restaurant instead:⁠-⁠)
  4. Citadel of Qaitbay
    1h · Admission ticket included
    visit Qaitbay Citadel, the Ottoman fortress built where the Lighthouse of Alexandria had existed to enjoy with the Mediterranean Sea view.
  5. Bibliotheca Alexandrina
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Finally, end your tour by visiting the modern library of Alexandria considered as a cultural complex, then, our tour guide will move you back to your hotel.

    (In case you visit Alexandria on Friday, you will visit the library from outside with a panoramic view)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We can pick you up from any hotel in Cairo or Giza

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • 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
  • Dress code is smart casual

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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