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Alexandria day tour from Cairo

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 10 hours

Departs: Cairo, Cairo

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

You will be transferred by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to start your Day tour in Alexandria, First visit Pompey’s Pillar, (it was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century).then visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock. Then visit the church of St. Mark – The Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria,
Next stop is the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world – now with 8 million books.
Have lunch at a traditional Restaurant.
After Lunch visit the main square of mosques in the city: The Abbo Elabbas Mosque and see old carnivals where children play on very antique funfair rides and eat candy floss.
From there 10 minutes’ drive to see Qaitbay castle which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria one of the seven wonders of ancient world.
End your tour in the gardens of Montaza.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

All Fees and Taxes

Lunch at local restaurant (drinks not included).

Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour

Pick up services from your hotel & return. all transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle .

What's Not Included

Tipping.

any extra not mentioned.

Traveler Information

CHILD: Age: 6 - 11
ADULT: Age: 12 - 100

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

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

the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Pompey's Pillar

Pompay’s Pillar, (it was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century)

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral

visit the church of St. Mark – The Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, an Oriental Orthodox church, known as Saint Mark Church. Based in Egypt, Northeast Africa and the Middle East. The head of the Church is the Patriarch of Alexandria on the Holy See of Saint Mark, who also carries the title of Coptic Pope. According to its tradition, the Coptic Church was established by Saint Mark, an apostle and evangelist, in the middle of the 1st century (approximately AD 42).

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Bibliotheca Alexandrina

the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world – now with 8 million books. Visit its open court where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the first, which was found underwater nearby.
You will visit the library famous Manuscripts Museum, president Saddat Museum and impressions of Alexandria Museum.
Note: Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays and on every public holiday. To enter the reading area you will need to buy a ticket.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi

the main square of mosques in the city: The Abbo Elabbas Mosque and see old carnivals where children play on very antique funfair rides and eat candy floss.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fort Qaitbey

Qaitbay castle which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria one of the seven wonders of ancient world.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Montazah Gardens

the gardens of Montaza. The beautiful coastline and all the views of the city are on the way to Montaza Palace and gardens which is approx. 25 km away, including the old harbor of Alexandria where we found 7000 monuments underwater.
Once in Montaza Gardens, commonly known as the Love Garden (all romantic couples and families go there) you will visit the royal gardens of King Farouk and see the royal palaces of Haramlek and Salamlek as well as walk along the famous Montaza Bridge and reach the Tea Palace Island and see the royal beaches of the queens.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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