Discover the ancient city of Alexandria on a private day tour from Cairo. Visit historical sites like Pompey’s Pillar, the Catacombs, and Qaitbay Citadel, and explore the beautiful Montazah Palace in the Royal Gardens.
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Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - Early morning around the clock on the time we mentioned our expert tour guide will pick you to start your tour experience .
Drive to Alexandria 220 Km north east of Cairo around 3 hours to reach to your first sightseeing The Catacombs Tomb which was built in between the 2nd to 4th century by the Roman what was excavated by accident in 1900 Ad , It is one of the largest necropolises consists of a series of Alexandrian tombs, statues and archaeological objects of the Pharaonic funeral cult with Hellenistic and early Imperial Roman influences. - Pompey’s Pillar - Pompey’s Pillar is a Roman triumphal column and it is one of the largest of its type constructed outside the imperial Capitals of Rome and Constantinople , Located at the Serapeum of Alexandria . The only known free – standing column in Roman Egypt which was not composed of drums , It is one of the largest ancient monoliths and one of the largest monolithic column ever erected .
- Fort Qaitbey - drive to the Shore of Alexandria to the spot of one of the old seven wonders the old light house what was totally collapsed and replaced by Qaitbay Castel which was built in 15 century
- Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi - you will have a chance to get a picture to the famous mosque Abu-Alabbas Al-Mursi Mosque
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina - Drive across the Corniche of Alexandria with one stop to Alexandria Bibliotic which is the library number one in the world that contains more than 8 million books .
- Montazah Gardens - After crossing the modern Alexandria you will arrive to the ELMontazah Palace which was known by King Farouk Palace .
Finally Drive back to Cairo to your start point .
- Expert Egyptologist tour guide fluent in multiple languages
- Private transportation throughout the tour
- Complimentary bottled water to stay hydrated
- On-board WiFi access to stay connected
- Assorted snacks provided
- Lunch included in the tour
- Air conditioning in vehicles for your comfort
- Entrance fees covered for all itinerary sights
- All taxes included, no hidden costs
- Personal needs
- Gratuities - recommended
- Any extra not mentioned in the Itinerary
Take a day-long privately led excursion to discover the most stunning city across all of Egypt, conceived by King Alexander the Great in 332 BC. Envisioned as the epicenter of his kingdom, it was established over the previous fishing village, Rhacotis. This gives you the opportunity to delve into the key attractions of Alexandria, such as Pompey’s Pillar, the Catacombs, the location of the ancient lighthouse, Qaitbay Citadel, and the Montazah Palace in the Royal Gardens.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.