Private Day Tour from Cairo to Alexandria
1 day
Private
Instant confirmation
About this activity
In the early morning, your tour representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo. Then you will be transferred by an air-conditioned vehicle in a 3-hour journey to Alexandria, the second largest city in Egypt and the city that is also known as “The Pearl of the Mediterranean”.
In the mid-way at Cairo- Alexandria high way you can have a stop for rest.
Upon arrival at Alexandria you will visit Pompay’s Pillar that was a part of the temple of Serapis there is the so-called the daughter library of Alexandria under the temple. Lunch will be served in a good quality local restaurant in the city and close to the Mediterranean.
Then move on to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, dug in three levels under the ground. The catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa are not only tombs for housing the dead bodies but also it has many artistic features that combine between the ancient Egyptian and the ancient Roman art.
Then move on to visit Alexandria library “Bibliotheca Alexandrina” to see it from the inside. Then continue your tour to visit Qaitbay citadel that was built at the same spot where the ancient lighthouse of Alexandria stood.
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In the mid-way at Cairo- Alexandria high way you can have a stop for rest.
Upon arrival at Alexandria you will visit Pompay’s Pillar that was a part of the temple of Serapis there is the so-called the daughter library of Alexandria under the temple. Lunch will be served in a good quality local restaurant in the city and close to the Mediterranean.
Then move on to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, dug in three levels under the ground. The catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa are not only tombs for housing the dead bodies but also it has many artistic features that combine between the ancient Egyptian and the ancient Roman art.
Then move on to visit Alexandria library “Bibliotheca Alexandrina” to see it from the inside. Then continue your tour to visit Qaitbay citadel that was built at the same spot where the ancient lighthouse of Alexandria stood.
Included
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan with internet wifi
- Ice Cream
- Bottled water
- Private tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Lunch
Not included
- Gratuities
- Drinks
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Dress code is smart casual
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
70%
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