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Description
Check out the magnificent Pearl of the Mediterranean, also known as Alexandria (the city built by Alexander the Great). Go back in time while exploring the Catacombs, Qaitbay Fortress, Pompeii Pillar and of course, the historic Alexandria Library.
Highlights
- Visit the Pompeii Pillar
- Explore the Alexandria Library
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- Meet your Alexandria tour guide at the meeting point and start your day by driving from Cairo to Alexandria in an air-conditioned mini-van (230 km).
- Upon arrival at Alexandria, start with visiting the Catacombs, a famous burial site similar to that type on Rome, holding a masterpiece tomb thought by some scholars for Cleopatra.
- Move on to visit Pompeii Pillar, a high column in a famous Greco-Roman monument site next to the Temple of Serapis, the main god of Alexandria in the Greek era.
- Drive to Qaitbay Fortress, built 1477 CE, over the site of the ancient famous Light House, one of the ancient world’s seven wonders. Break the day with a lunch stop at a local Touristic restaurant.
- End the day by visiting the Library of Alexandria, a modern gigantic library built under the name of the famous Old Library of Alexandria.
What's Included
- English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide
- Transportation in an air-conditioned car
What's Excluded
- All personal expenses, meals, tips, etc.
- Ticket fees for all mentioned sites
Know before you go
Please, make sure to bring your hat and wear sneakers for easy walking.
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 4 | USD 200 Per Group |
This is a group tour | |
Starting From
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USD 200 / group