Full Day Alexandria Private Guided Tour from Cairo with Lunch

5.0 (3 reviews) Giza, Egypt
Duration10h - 12h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, English, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

If you want to live a special and different day, we made this trip to see the wonderful details of the old capital in the Roman era of Egypt. The trip begins by picking you up from your hotel by air-conditioned vehicle, where our guide meets you to stay with you all day, express, tell every information you need to know about Alexandria. When we arrive, we'll start to show you the catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa that mix Pharaonic and Roman art, and the incredible Pharaonic funeral architecture. The next station is Pompey's pillar, a Roman triumphal column, then you'll visit the Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi, the first of its kind to be discovered in Egypt. After that, you'll go to Qaitbay citadel, one of the most important forts on the Mediterranean coast, then, The library of Alexandria, part of a huge project to commemorate the city of Alexandria’s legacy as an ancient center of world learning and culture. So take the step, book the trip and have fun!

What's included

  • Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi
  • Private tour
  • Egyptologist tour guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Airport Pick-up Service (doesn't include Tax of Airport)
  • Have lunch by the sea
  • Pompey's Pillar
  • Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
  • Entrance tickets
  • free Pickup and Drop off from your hotel [Hotels that are located in Downtown and Pyramids area]
  • Citadel of Qaitbay
  • Tipping

What to expect

  1. Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visiting the entrances to the Kom Tombs, which is the largest Roman cemetery consisting of three levels cut into the rock.
  2. Pompey's Pillar
    1h · Admission ticket included
    You will also drive by the Pompeii Column and stop to take pictures (it was built in honor of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century).
  3. Citadel of Qaitbay
    1h · Admission ticket included
    This picturesque fortress was built during the 14th century to defend Alexandria from the advances of the momluks and Ottoman Empire and it was established in 1477 AD by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qa'it Bay in the location of the legendary Pharos Lighthouse which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
  4. Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi
    30m · Admission ticket included
    The car will then take you to the most beautiful and largest mosque in the city, allowing you to stop to take pictures at Abu Abbas Mosque and walk next to the feet of an amusement park in Egypt.
  5. Alexandria Library
    30m
    Located in Alexandria, Egypt, the modern Library of Alexandria is a tribute to the ancient world's greatest library. Opened in 2002, it houses millions of books, manuscripts, and digital resources, celebrating the spirit of knowledge and intellectual exchange. The library's striking architecture includes a vast reading room, galleries, and a planetarium, offering visitors a glimpse into both ancient history and modern advancements in science and culture. Whether you're a history enthusiast, an architecture lover, or simply looking for a peaceful place to explore, the Library of Alexandria is an unforgettable destination.
  6. Fish Market - Halaket Al Asmaak
    45m · Admission ticket included
    When our tour ends, we will go to one of the best restaurants in Alexandria, and you will eat a fresh seafood with a good view you will see the sea from your table.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

I will be holding a sign with your name on it for easy identification.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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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