Alexandria in one day

5.0 (1 reviews) Cairo, Egypt
Duration9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Discover the old Greco-Roman Capital of Egypt, we will start from Cairo to the city of Alexandr the Great, to discover the historical and cultural gems of Alexandria :The Catacomb tombs, Pompey pillar & Serapis Temple, The Library of Alexandria & Qaitbay Citadel. You will be transported by private vehicle with AC.
We will visit places from different periods starting the first century AD till the reign of Cleopatra the seven.

Options

Private Guided Historical Tour in Alexandria

Pickup included

Sea view restaurant

Lunch : We can book lunch at a restaurant with sea view ( Vegetarian meal, Sea food, mix grill)
Pickup included

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Gratuities
  • The Catacomb tombs fees is 150 Egyptian pounds
  • Pompey pillar 150 Egyptian pounds
  • The library of Alexandria 150 Egyptian pounds
  • Qaitbay Citadel 150 Egyptian pounds

What to expect

  1. Bibliotheca Alexandrina
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    The old library of Alexandria was established during the reign of Ptolemy I of Egypt and was built by Ptolemy II. It was part of institute known as the Museum. We can consider it the most important repository of knowledge in the ancient world.
  2. Pompey's Pillar
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    This pillar was set up in honour of the Roman emperor Diocletian between 298-302 AD. It was carved out of red granite brought from Aswan city, the weight is 285 ton. In the same place we will visit Serapis temple
  3. Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    The Catacombs of Alexandria or the mound of shards in Arabic is one of the seven wonders of the medieval world. Being the most essential Greco-Roman and Ancient Egyptian decorative art, all common during this period in Alexandria
    It consists of three floors underground.
  4. Citadel of Qaitbay
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    It dates back to the 15 century AD, located on the Mediterranean Sea coast. The Mamluk sultan Al-Ashraf Abu Al-Nasr Qaitbay built to protect the city from the Ottoman Empire.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

I will pick you up from any hotel or apartment in Cairo or Giza

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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