Full-Day Private Guided Tour in Alexandria from Cairo


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From $182.15

Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 8 hours

Departs: Cairo, Cairo

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Take a trip to Alexandria, also known as the ‘Pearl of the Mediterranean’ and see the ancient monuments of the city.
As you enter the city through the grand gates, you will feel the air which is still heavy with the valour and glory of the reign of Alexander the Great. And if you remember that this ancient city of Egypt is also famous for the stormy relationship between Cleopatra and Mark Anthony, you will feel privileged to be there. Take a trip to the famous Pompey’s Pillar, the tallest ancient monument of Alexandria and the Catacomb of Kom Al Shukafa which is the largest Roman cemetery with a unique blend of Pharaonic and Roman art. This famed city of ancient Egypt is sure to charm you!


What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

All Fees and Taxes

Lunch

Private transportation


Traveler Information

  • CHILD: Age: 3 - 11
  • ADULT: Age: 12 - 76

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
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • 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.
  • Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
  • 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

Pompey's Pillar
It is a 28 meter high pillar and dates from the third century. The pillar was raised in honor of Emperor Diocletian, who saved the city of Alexandria from famine.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
It is the largest Roman cemetery and consists of three levels cut in the rock to a depth of 100 feet, dating back to the turn of the second century. It is a blend of Pharaonic and Roman art.

Stop for lunch at a local restaurant.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

It houses a range of artifacts represented in statues, marble pillars and a collection of coins dating from the Greco Roman era, in addition to a collection of Christian artifacts.

After panning through a range of antiques in the museum, you will be dropped back to your hotel in Cairo.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included






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