Full-Day Tour Of Alexandria From Cairo
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 |