11-Hour Alexandria Highlights Tour from Cairo
Highlights
Alexandria, Cairo
architectural, historical, sightseeing
Private Tour
11 Hours
Easy
Arabic, English, French
Description
Explore Alexandria’s rich history with our guided tour from Cairo and visit the 2nd-century catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, and the Great Library of Alexandria. After lunch, marvel at Qaitbay Fort and its ancient lighthouse.
Itinerary
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Full day Alexandria tour from Cairo
- 7:00 AM - Meet our tour representative at the hotel lobby in Cairo
- 9:30 AM - Start your tour by visiting the catacombs, which date back to the 2nd century and are a mixture of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman art.
- 10:40 AM - We will proceed to visit Pompey's Pillar, an approximately 27m red Aswan granite column with a circumference of 9m that was constructed in honour of Emperor Diocletian.
- 11:30 AM - Visit the Great Library of Alexandria, which was probably established by Ptolemy I (305-285 BC), and was the most important learning centre in ancient times.
- 12:20 PM - Have lunch at a local restaurant with your own money.
- 01:40 PM - We proceed to Qaitbay Fort, where the ancient lighthouse is one of the seven wonders of the world.
- 03:30 PM - After Qitbay Fort, return to the hotel in Cairo.
What's Included
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Know Before You Go
What To Bring
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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 9 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 9 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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