Full-Day Tour of Alexandria from Cairo
Highlights
Cairo, Alexandria
cultural, historical, sightseeing
Private Tour
10 Hours
Easy
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.
Itinerary
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Explore the highlights of Alexandria
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
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 4 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 2 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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