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Full-Day Tour Of Alexandria From Cairo
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Culture, History, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    10 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Enjoy a full-day tour of Alexandria and make your way to the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, the Roman Amphitheatre and Qaitbey’s Citadel. Learn about the different periods of Egyptian history and the Greco-Roman influence on this city.

Highlights
  • See the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa

  • Visit the Roman Amphitheatre 

  • Make your way of Qaitbey’s Citadel

  • Explore the Alexandria Library

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    • Meet the tour guide at your hotel in Cairo around 7.00 am and move towards Alexandria (about 3 - 3.30 Hrs. Driving).

    • Discover the beauty of the Greco Roman civilization by visiting the catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, considered one of the wonders of the middle ages.

    • See the Roman Amphitheatre, located in the heart of Alexandria. Kom el-Dikka is an extensive Roman theatrical and residential complex. It includes the only known Roman amphitheatre in Egypt, an impressively well-preserved structure composed of thirteen terraces. This was constructed in the traditional Greek style.

    • Stop at Qaitbey’s Citadel to take pictures, which is considered one of the most important defensive strongholds, not only in Egypt but also along the Mediterranean Sea coast. It formulated an important part of the fortification system of Alexandria in the 15th century A.D.

    • Marvel at the Abu Al-Abbas Al-Mursi, Alexandria’s largest mosque from the outside. 

    • End the amazing tour by visiting the modern Alexandria Library. The Old library was very famous all over the world for its huge books capacity of different sciences and literature. It was damaged several times during the Greco Roman period until it vanished. 

    Make your way back to your hotel in Cairo.

What's Included
  • English-speaking Alexandria tour guide

  • Air Conditioned Private vehicle

  • Round Transfer

  • Lunch at Sea View Restaurant

  • Main Entrance Fees

  • Bottled Mineral Water

  • Tourism Police Permission

  • Tax

What's Excluded
  • Accommodation

  • Extra Entry Ticket to inside Qaietbey Citadel

  • Extra Entry Ticket to the Optional Museums inside Alexandria Library

  • Any other Meals or Beverages

  • Tipping

  • Personal Expenses

  • Anything not mentioned above

Meeting Point

Cairo, Egypt

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 USD 150 Per Person
Child
1 To 2 USD 75 Per Person

This is a private tour

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USD 150 / person