Day tour to Alexandria from Cairo


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Departs: Cairo, Cairo

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Discover the legendary city of Alexandria on a private tour from Cairo, and discover the traces of ancient Egyptian and Roman armies. Descend into the catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa to see fascinating artworks that blend two cultures, visit Pompey’s Pillar, then take in views from the 15th-century fortifications at the Citadel of Qaitbay.


What's Included

All transfers by A/C vehicle

Assistance during tours

Bottled water during the tour

Entrance fees to the sights

Lunch at a quality restaurant

Pick up and return service

Professional English-speaking Tour Guide

Service charges and taxes included

Shopping tours through bazaars

What's Not Included

Optional activities

personal experience

Tipping


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
  • CHILD: Age: 3 - 11
  • ADULT: Age: 12 - 99

Additional Info

  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • Face masks provided for travellers
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
‏Travel to the Greco-Roman City Alexandria, start with a visit to the Roman Amphitheater in Kom El-Dekka, a marble theater that once seated 800 spectators with galleries, sections of mosaic flooring, and a pleasure garden, all surrounded by Roman baths and villas.

‏Then proceed to visit the Catacombs of Kom El-Shokafa, the necropolis of 3 sub-levels dating from the 2nd century AD merges aspects of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman culture in its features.

‏You will also drive by Pompey’s Pillar and stop for a photo stop, (it was constructed in honor of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century).

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Next stop is the library of Alexandria (Bibliotheca Alexandrina); the biggest library in the world – now with 8 million books. You will visit the library’s manuscript museum, president Saddat Museum and impressions of Alexandria Museum.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral
The car will take you to visit the church of St. Mark – the oldest church in Africa. Through your drive you will see the old downtown and the local historical architecture which has baroque style designs and Italian and French style properties.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi
Visit El Nabi Daniel Mosque which is believed by many people to be related to Alexander the great tomb.

‏The car will take you to visit the prettiest and biggest mosque in the city: the Abbo Elabbas Mosque, and the strangest sight outside it: an old funfair where children play on very antique funfair rides and eat candy floss.

‏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 there are amazing.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Fort Qaitbey
‏Continue to visit the Citadel of Qaitbey which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the seven wonders of ancient world . A most spectacular castle which is a great photo stop.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Montazah Gardens
‏The car will take you to the gardens of Montaza, commonly known as the Love Garden (all romantic couples and families go there) you will visit the royal gardens of King Farouk (the last king in the history of Egypt) and see the royal palaces of Haramlek and Salamlek.

‏After finishing the tour, you will be escorted back to the hotel.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free






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