Alexandria Highlights Tour from Cairo
>> Tour Description
Founded by Alexander the Great in 332 BC, Alexandria is a port city on the Egyptian Mediterranean coast, once an ancient center of learning. Skip the hassle of arranging your own transportation and get an in-depth peek at the storied seaside city on this private day tour from Cairo or Giza, which covers ruins, such as the Roman Theater, as well as the 21st-century Bibliotheca Alexandrina.
Enjoy a full-day trip in the Bride of the Mediterranean Sea, the city which was built by Alexander the Great.
– Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Underground Roman tombs dating back to the 4th century.
– Pompey’s Pillar
Then you will drive to Pompey’s Pillar, constructed in honor of Emperor Diocletian, & the Temple of Serapeum.
– Roman Amphitheatre
A theater Built by the ancient Romans.
– Fort Qaitbey from Outside
Resembling an imposing castle fortress, this citadel was built in the 1480s by Sultan Qaitbey on the site of the Pharos Lighthouse, to protect the city from the crusaders who used to attack the city by the sea.
– Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Library of Alexandria)
This gorgeously designed cultural center contains a host of museums as well as one of the modern world’s most ambitious libraries. Its architecture – a giant sun disk – presides over the waterfront Corniche, while inside, a huge reading room can hold eight million volumes.
– Abbo Elabbas Mosque
The car will then take you to visit the prettiest and biggest mosque in the city: the Abbo Elabbas Mosque.
The opposite is the corniche and the old harbor where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing, and traditional fishermen making nets. The photos taken here are amazing. The opposite is the corniche and the old harbor where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing, and traditional fishermen making nets. The photos taken here are amazing.
Alexandria has so much to see, feel, eat and buy so if you have time and want to add more to your itinerary – just let us know what you are interested in and we will arrange it for you.
>> Tour Highlights
– Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
– Fort Qaitbey from Outside
– Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Library of Alexandria)
– Abbo Elabbas Mosque
– Roman Amphitheatre
– Pompey’s Pillar
– Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
>> Tour Includes
– Transfers & tours all over Egypt are operated in an A/C van
– Guiding fees for English (Or other languages) speaking Egyptologist guide
– Entrance Fees
>> Tour Excludes
– Gratuities (recommended)Food and drinks, unless specified
– Anything not mentioned above
>> Tour Availability
Days ->> Available all days.
Locations ->> Available from Alexandria, Cairo & Giza.
>> Prices Per Person
1 | 2 – 4 | 5 – 8 | 9 – 15 | 16 – 32 |
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Children less than 12 years pay 50% of the tour price.
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