Embark on a full-day sightseeing excursion from Cairo to Alexandria, Egypt’s Bride of the Mediterranean. Explore ancient ruins, visit the famous Bibliotheca, and indulge in fresh seafood by the sea.
Embark on a full-day sightseeing excursion from Cairo to Alexandria, Egypt’s Bride of the Mediterranean. Explore ancient ruins, visit the famous Bibliotheca, and indulge in fresh seafood by the sea.
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Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - Our professional and friendly tour guide will pick you up from your Hotel lobby.
Have a 3-hour drive through the decent desert road that is very well cared after. After about 1.5 hours you will an interval to stretch legs, get a drink, or freshen up. Then continue the drive for another 1.5 hours to enjoy an amazing day…
- Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - Our professional and friendly tour guide will pick you up from your Hotel lobby.
Have a 3-hour drive through the decent desert road that is very well cared after. After about 1.5 hours you will an interval to stretch legs, get a drink, or freshen up. Then continue the drive for another 1.5 hours to enjoy an amazing day trip to Alexandria. First visit the rock-cut Roman catacombs, which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock
- Pompey’s Pillar - and then visit Pompey’s Pillar, which constructed in honor of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Originally from the Serapeum temple, which was dedicated the Bull God Serapis that was glorified by both Egyptian and Greek people, it was once a magnificent structure rivaling the Soma and the Caesarean.
- Fort Qaitbey - Then we proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria that was once one of the wonders of the ancient world.
- Ancient Roman Amphitheater - Then proceed to visit the only preserved Roman Amphitheater in Egypt and know its story.
- Bibliotheca Alexandria - then you will finish your trip by exploring the gigantic library of Alexandria AKA Bibliotheca Alexandrina to resurrect the glorious ancient Library that carried the same name, you can ask your guide to get your ticket if you want to take a deeper look into the library and its massive reading hall and museums.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan or Limo
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan or Limo
- Gratuities
- Entrance Fees
- Gratuities
- Entrance Fees
A three-hour journey with stops from Cairo will lead you to Alexandria, Egypt’s second biggest city, locally referred to as the ‘Bride of the Mediterranean’ due to its advantageous position on the shores of the Mediterranean. There, you will discover Roman catacombs carved into rock, the remnants of an ancient Roman temple complex, including the…
A three-hour journey with stops from Cairo will lead you to Alexandria, Egypt’s second biggest city, locally referred to as the ‘Bride of the Mediterranean’ due to its advantageous position on the shores of the Mediterranean. There, you will discover Roman catacombs carved into rock, the remnants of an ancient Roman temple complex, including the well-known Pompeii’s pillar, as well as the Qaitbey Citadel - constructed from the ruins of the old Pharos Lighthouse. Experience the Bibliotheca and indulge in fresh seafood and delectable ice cream by the Mediterranean.
- 3 hours drive with optional stop for refreshment.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
