Day Tour to Mediterranean Port City of Alexandria from Cairo

Cairo, Egypt
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Duration8h 10m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Arabic, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the old sites and history of Alexandria from its ancient Egyptian roots through the Classical period to Roman times and beyond on an enlightening full-day tour from Cairo. See the new Library of Alexandria, the Roman Catacombs, and much more.

What's included

  • taxes and service charges
  • Bottled water
  • Transportation in air-conditioned deluxe car
  • Lunch at quality local restaurant (excluding beverages)
  • English-speaking Egyptologist guides
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • personal spending

What to expect

  1. Alexandria
    2h
    Explore the rich history of Alexandria; tracing time from its ancient Egyptian roots, through the Classical period, to Roman times and beyond on an informative full-day tour from Cairo. Enjoy meet-and-greet service pick-up, and drop off from your Cairo hotel, and the comfort of an air-conditioned private car .
  2. Alexandria
    1h
    Begin the journey with a visit to the Roman theater in Kom El-Deka; a marble theater that once seated 800 spectators with galleries, sections of mosaic flooring, and a pleasure garden, all surrounded by Roman baths and villas , Learn about Alexandria’s incredible history and stop to enjoy an enticing lunch at a local restaurant then
  3. Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Continuing, explore the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa; the necropolis of 3 sub-levels dating from the 2nd century AD merges aspects of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman culture in its features. See the Roman triclinium – a banquet hall to honor the dead, as well as statues, reliefs, and a pillared lobby featuring depictions of Egyptian gods in Roman armor.
  4. Bibliotheca Alexandrina
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Next see the site of the Alexandria Library. Concluding the tour, walk the ramparts of the 15th century Qaitbay Citadel, built upon the ruins of the ancient Alexandria Lighthouse. End this day of discovery with a relaxed evening drive back to Cairo, and your hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Departure Point: We will pick you up from any hotel in Cairo or Giza as soon as you confirm your booking please send to us your hotel address  to confirm the pick up .
Dates: Daily
Return point: We will transfer you to  any hotel in Cairo or Giza as soon as you confirm your booking please send to us your hotel address  to confirm your drop off.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • 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
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Cancellation policy

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