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Full-Day Tour To The Famous Landmarks Of Alexandria From Cairo
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Architecture, Culture, History

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Explore the rich history of the ancient city of Alexandria, from its Egyptian roots, through the Classical period, to Roman times. Visit the Catacombs of Kom al-Shoqafa, Pompei Pillar, Roman theatre, Alexandria Library & Qaitbay Citadel. Check out the Al-Montazah Palace, tour its peaceful garden and learn about the rich history of Alexandria from your tour guide. 

Highlights
  • Visit the Catacombs of Kom al-Shoqafa
  • Check out the Pompei Pillar
  • Learn about the ruins of the ancient Roman theatre
  • Admire the beautiful and modern Alexandria Library
  • Stroll through the Citadel of Qaitbay
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    • Meet with the tour guide at your hotel in Cairo, travel to Alexandria and visit the following places:
      • Catacombs of Kom al-Shoqafa - the ancient Roman underground cemetery of the 3rd-century, which is about 32 m long.

      • Pompey pillar - dating back to the 3rd-century B.C, the original location of one of the prominent Greeks temples.

      • The Al-Montazah Palace, now a public museum. 

      • Qaitbay Citadel, built in the 14-century, is the original location of the Pharos lighthouse and is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. 

      • The newly rebuilt Library of Alexandria.

    • Stroll through the city before heading back to Cairo.
What's Included
  • Local Egyptian tour guide

  • Transportation to and from Cairo

What's Excluded
  • Meals 
  • Entrance fees
Meeting Point

Cairo, Egypt

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 4USD 90 Per Group

This is a group tour

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USD 90 / group