Alexandria highlights: all in one day from Cairo

5.0 (3 reviews) Cairo, Egypt
Duration12h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, German, Portuguese, English, Italian, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Enjoy with this full-day tour the highlights of Alexandria, the great city founded by Alexander the Great. First, you will visit el Montazah park and closely look at the palaces there. Next, you will see one of the most extensive libraries in the world, the Library of Alexandria, and the Pompey's pillar with the remains of the temple of Serapis around it. Then you will visit the fort of Qaitbay, which dated back to the 14th century and was built over the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria (Pharos).

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Pompey's Pillar
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Pompey's Pillar
    Ruins of the Temple of Serapis
  2. Bibliotheca Alexandrina
    1h · Admission ticket included
    the biggest one in the area), the ruins of the temple of Serapis, then you will proceed to the New Library of Alexandria that is considered one of the biggest in the world, designed to take up to 8,000,000 books
  3. Montazah Gardens
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Vast parks and gardens with beautiful views of the Mediterranean.
  4. 30m · Admission ticket included
    dates back to 15th century and was built over the site of the Pharos

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

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Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infant meals not included
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • 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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