Full-Day Historical Alexandria Tour from Cairo
Highlights
Alexandria, Cairo, Giza
cultural, historical, sightseeing
Group Tour
10 Hours
Easy
Arabic, English, Italian, Russian
Languages
Arabic, English, Italian, Russian
Description
Embark on a captivating full-day journey to Alexandria, departing from Cairo or Giza. Explore ancient marvels like the Roman amphitheatre of Kom El-Deka and the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. Delight in a sumptuous lunch at a local eatery and marvel at Pompey's Pillar and the Library of Alexandria.
Itinerary
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Full-Day Historical Alexandria Tour
- Enjoy a full-day trip to the historic city of Alexandria and experience the remnants of a bygone era. After pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza, you'll drive towards Alexandria, stopping along the way to use the bathroom and get a coffee.
- Upon arrival, start your tour of this ancient city. Head towards the marble-stone Roman amphitheatre of Kom El-Deka, which once accommodated over 800 visitors. Enjoy the sights of its pleasure garden and mosaic-floored Roman baths and villas.
- Afterwards, move on to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, where you can feel the aura of ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman architectural excellence. The cemetery was constructed in the second century AD and is still one of the seven wonders of the Middle Ages.
- Next, visit Pompey's Pillar, the significant Roman triumphal column in Alexandria. Savour a delicious lunch from a local restaurant and then enjoy an outside photo stop at the Library of Alexandria, one of the largest and most renowned archives of the ancient world.
- Later, visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, built above the ruined Alexandria lighthouse. At the end of the tour, you'll be driven back to Cairo or Giza to be dropped off at your accommodation
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 20 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 20 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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