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Description
Embark on this full-day excursion and pay a visit to Egypt’s beautiful second city- Alexandria. See rock-cut Roman catacombs, the ruins of a Roman temple complex, and the impressive Qaitbey Citadel. Explore the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and enjoy fresh seafood by the Mediterranean.
Highlights
- Go to the Roman Theater in Alexandria
- Marvel at the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa
- Explore the famous Alexandria Library
- Pay a respectful visit to Qaytbay Citadel
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- Have breakfast at the hotel, then around 07:00 am, meet your guide and head north towards Alexandria, Egypt’s second capital, to discover the beauty of the Greco-Roman civilization.
- We will start our tour by visiting the Catacombs, which is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the middle age. It’s the largest known Roman burial site in Egypt, with three tiers of tombs that could accommodate up to 300 corpses. The cemetery was originally dug to be a private cemetery for one family. Then it was converted to be a public cemetery the architecture of the tombs mirrors Greco-Roman styles.
- After finishing, our first visit to Alexander the Great city will Visit Qaitbay Citadel, the 15th -century defensive fortress located on the Mediterranean Sea coast. The Citadel is situated at the entrance of the eastern harbour on the eastern point of Pharos Island. It was erected on the site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- Then we will visit the Library “Bibliotheca” of Alexandria, Located near the site of the ancient library of Alexandria. This modern version is an eleven-story, cylindrical-shaped building that houses more than eight million books. A reimagining of Alexandria’s ancient Great Library, this gorgeously designed cultural center contains a host of museums as well as one of the modern world’s most ambitious libraries. Its architecture – a giant sun disk – presides over the waterfront Corniche, while inside, a huge reading room can hold eight million volumes.
- Below the main library, visitors can explore a range of beautifully curated exhibitions. The Manuscript Museum, with its magnificent collection of ancient texts and scrolls and the Antiquities Museum, with its Graeco-Roman antiquities and statuary found during underwater exploration in the harbour, are the two prime attractions. But there are also rotating art exhibitions, a permanent Egyptian folk art collection, and a Science Museum and Planetarium that are aimed squarely at children.
- Later, drive back to Cairo t conclude the tour.
What's Included
- Pick up and Drop off at your hotel in Cairo or Giza
- Transportation by AC Modern Vehicle
- Qualified Tour guide (Different language available)
- Bottle of Water for each participant
- All service, Taxes, and Parking
What's Excluded
- Entrance fees
- Food and beverages
- Tipping
What to bring
- Comfy clothes
- Sun block
- Head care coverings
- Sun-glasses
Know before you go
- Egypt is fantastic; come as a guest and leave as a friend.
Meeting Point
Cairo, Egypt
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Standard | |
| 1 To 1 | USD 170 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |
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USD 170 / person