Alexandria Over Day Tour & Full-Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo
When: The tour starts every day at 07:00 a.m
Duration: 10_12 Hours
Highlights: Alexandria National Museum, Kom EL Shokafa Katakomb, Pompy”s Pillar, Ksar EL Tin, Citadel, Library, The shopping center, ancient Theatre, and many more stunning places.
Language: The tour is originally in English.
Group size: any Group Size
Tour-type: Private or sharing
Transport:Van / Limousine
Alexandria day tour from Cairo Discover Alexandria in a one-day private guided tour See Alexandria National Museum, Kom EL Shokafa Katakomb, Pompy”s Pillar, Ksar EL Tin, Citadel, Library, and many more stunning places. Entrance fees and meals are included Convenient round-trip transport with private guide and driver Guaranteed departures – Offered in English – Small group
Overview
Amuse yourself with a dazzling Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo. Master plenty of exciting activities with Cairo to Alexandria Day Trip. Visit the Mediterranean Sea city, and scout archaeological landmarks in Alexandria from Cairo. Enjoy the sunshine and charming beaches in Alexandria, and see the vast Roman catacombs, Quaitbay Castle and Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Be amused by the Beauty of Alexandria Tour From Cairo.
Itinerary
Start your private tour to Alexandria from Cairo, starts at 7:00 am with a Pickup from your hotel by our Egyptologist, and transfer by Private A/C Vehicle to Alexandria, The distance is 220 k/m Northwest of Cairo. Arrive at Alexandria around 10 am Start your day Tour in Alexandria by Visiting The Roman Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa The Catacombs Kom el Shoqafa: Archaeologists believe that the Catacomb of Kom el Shoqafa was started in the 2nd century A.D. and was used to intern the dead for the next 200 years. This was a period in the history of the city of Alexandria when there was a great mixture of different cultures. Of course, there was the ancient history of the great Egyptian kingdoms which went back thousands of years Pompey Pillar: Has nothing to do with Pompey. The story behind the name refers to the possible burial ground of the Roman general when he fled to Egypt and was assassinated after losing a major battle in Greece against Caesar. The red granite column was probably built to honor Emperor Diocletian. Today it stands 25 meters high and is the tallest ancient monument in Alexandria The Citadel of Sultan Qeitbay: The Citadel was built in the 15th Century by the Mamlouk Sultan Qeitbay, To Guard the City against the threat of Crusaders, This wonderful Islamic Monument was built by the use of the ruins of the old Lighthouse that was constructed by Ptolemy 11 in the 3rd Century B.c. The Lighthouse was damaged during an Earthquake that Occurred in Egypt in 1303 A.c during the reign of the Mamlouk King Qeitbay Lunch in Alexandria in Egyptian Restaurant The new Library of Alexandria: The Library of Alexandria was reborn in October 2002 to reclaim the mantle of its ancient namesake. It is not just an extraordinarily beautiful building; it is also a vast complex where the arts, history, philosophy, and science come together. Moreover, the myriad activities it offers have made it a place for open discussion, dialogue, and understanding. Al Montazh Palace: The Montaza Palace gardens are located at the eastern edge of Alexandria on the north coast of Egypt. The complex, which is around 360 acres in size, is a beautiful property that overlooks Al Montaza Gulf. The complex also contains five beaches for swimming: Aida, Cleopatra, Vanessa, Semiramis, and the private beach of Helnan Palestine Hotel. There are all sorts of fun to be had in Montaza. Then drive to Cairo airport for international departure
Inclusions:
- Pick up services from your hotel & Back return
- All transfers by private A/C Vehicle
- All admission fees for All sites/attraction
- Private Tour Guide speaks your language
- Mineral bottled water, Snacks
- Seafood Lunch (Mediterranean seafood)
- air-conditioned tourist van
- door to door transfer
- Main Entrance Fees for the Sites
- entrance fees of the mentioned sites/attractions
- All Taxes &Services Charge.
Exclusions:
- Tipping/Gratuities
PRICES *Private Tour
N.pax | Price |
solo Person | 200$ per person |
2 People | 150$ per person |
3 People | 133.3$ per person |
4 people | 125$ per person |
5 people | 110$ per person |
6 People | 100$ per person |
More 8 People |
Activities
Travel Tours Egypt Guide at 7:00 a.m pick you up from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza, transfer by air-conditioned van to Alexandria. Start your Alexandria Tour by visiting the Catacomb (Kom El -Shokafa) it is the Largest Cemetery for Romans, continue visiting Pompey Pillar from outside((Photo stop)next tour to Alexandria Library from inside .then go to Seafood Lunch restaurant (Mediterranean seafood). After Lunch moves to visit Abo Elabbas Mosque & the old city center of Alexandria, Stanley Bridge & El Nabi Daniel Mosque related to Alexander the great tomb. Proceed to go to the biggest Supermarket in Alexandria it’s cheaper than in Cairo. at the end of your tour, we drive back and transfer you to your hotel in Cairo.