Discover the hidden gems of Alexandria, Egypt’s legendary port city, on a private day tour from Cairo. Explore ancient ruins, including the Roman Theater and catacombs, and visit the modern Bibliotheca Alexandria. Enjoy a delicious lunch and a stroll along the historic waterfront promenade.
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Cairo - At 7:00 AM, our driver and your tour guide will pick you up from your location in Cairo and head towards Alexandria. Sometimes, your tour guide will meet you directly in Alexandria. Midway through the journey, there will be a 30-minute break where you can visit a store for coffee or use the restroom.
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Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa - Upon arrival in Alexandria, your first stop will be the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, followed by visits to Pompey’s Pillar, Montazah Beach, and Montazah Palace.
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Ancient Roman Amphitheater - The Roman Amphitheatre is one of Alexandria’s most renowned landmarks. Alexandria is Egypt’s second most significant city after Cairo. While amphitheaters were common in Greece, Italy, and Turkey during the Roman era, with many still existing across Europe and the Middle East, the Roman Amphitheatre in Alexandria is unique in Egypt.
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Pompey’s Pillar - Pompey’s Pillar is a Roman triumphal column in Alexandria, Egypt. It is the largest of its kind built outside the imperial capitals of Rome and Constantinople, located at the Serapeum of Alexandria.
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Alexandria - After visiting Pompey’s Pillar, the driver will take you to a restaurant of your choice in Alexandria for lunch.
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Kayetbai - This is one of the most significant defensive strongholds, not only in Egypt but also along the Mediterranean coast. It was a crucial part of Alexandria’s fortification system in the 15th century AD.
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Bibliotheca Alexandrina - After visiting the Catacombs, you will head directly to the Alexandria Library. The Great Library of Alexandria, likely established by Ptolemy I (305-285 BC), was the most important center of learning in ancient times.
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Cairo - After completing your visit to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, you will depart Alexandria at 5:00 PM and return to your residence in Cairo, with an estimated travel time of 3 hours.
- Bottled water
- All transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Private English Speaking Egyptology guide
- Pick up service from the hotel and return
- Entry tickets
- The Library is Closed Only at Friday
Few Tourists in Egypt venture to Alexandria, a legendary Port City on the Mediterranean coast founded by Alexander the great during this private day tour with hotel transfers from Cairo or Giza, discover under-the-radar -attraction of one of antiquity’s most prosperous cities, once known for its massive library which held 500,000 books, and the Pharos of Alexandria, the most famous lighthouse of the ancient world. Those sights now only exist in legend, but you get a chance to explore other ancient ruins that have remained standing ,such as the Roman Theater, and medieval marvels, including the catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa.after a tasty lunch in a local restaurant, see the modern Bibliotheca Alexandria, library built to commemorate Alexandria, ancient center of Knowledge. Take a stroll along the Corniche, a historic waterfront promenade, before private transfer back to your hotel. for Inquiries Kindly Contact Us.
- The Library is Closed Only at Friday
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
