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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
This tour is for the road trip lovers, as Alexandria is 220km away from Cairo. Alexandria was the center of the ancient Mediterranean world for a long time, and was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC and was once Egypt’s Capital. It used to hold one of the ancient Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: the great lighthouse of Alexandria, during this tour you will be able to explore the most attractions in one day trip !!
Options
Car+Guide+Fees+Lunch
Car+Guide+Fees+Lunch: Car+Guide+Entry Fees +Lunch
Pickup included
Car+Guide Only
Car+Guide Only
Pickup included
Car+Guide+Entry Fees
Car+Guide+Entry Fees Only
Pickup included
What's included
Entrance Fees and Lunch (When you pick up the option)
Bottled water
Pick and Drop off in your Accommodation in Cairo or Giza
Expert Tour Guide (In Alexandia )
Extra 15 USD per Head pick up from Airport, Nasr City, Heliopolis,6of October and Nozha
What to expect
Alexandria
2h 30m
At 7 am you will travel to Alexandria with your Egyptologist(Sometimes the guide will be ready in Alexandria by the first sight according to the availability) to the bride of Mediterranean Alexandria which is about 220 KM a way from Cairo .The City been founded by King Alexander The Great 331 BC and started to grow rapidly and started to replace the ancient Egyptian capital Memphis to start another story in Egypt we call it the Greek era , with your advanced tour guide you will Explore the main attractions .
Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa
1h
Our first stop in Alexandria is a visit to The Catacomb of Kom EL-Shoqafa for one hour with your Egyptology. The Catacombs is the one of largest and most important burial site in Egypt, and was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World in the middle ages. The Catacomb is an ancient circular staircase that leads into tombs that were tunneled into the bedrock during the age of the Antonine emperors.
Citadel of Qaitbay
1h
The tour continues by visiting Fort Qaitbey, the citadel of Alexandria was named after sultan Ashraf Qaitbay who wanted to protect Alexandria city from the ottoman empire direct threats . Qaitbay citadel is one of top attractions in Alexandria city for its historic value and important position
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
1h
The tour continues by visiting Alexandria Bibliotheca, which is a major library and a cultural center on the Mediterranean sea, after that you will start your Journey back to the same pick up location in Cairo.
Ancient Roman Amphitheater
1h
The Roman Amphitheatre is the center of Kom ELdikka archaeological site, with its white-marbled seating that has a space of 600 seats.
Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi
Pass by
died in 1286 and was buried here. The mosque was first built in 1307.
The mosque was designed and built in today's current form by Eugenio Valzania and Mario Rossi in the years 1929/1945, and was highly influenced by Egypt's Old Cairo buildings and architecture. Then you will start your your journey back to Cairo.
Cairo Governorate
2h 30m
Travelling back to your accommodation in Cairo with amazing memories . you will be back around 6pm .
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Guide will be waiting in the hotel lobby holding a sign of the company name .
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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.
