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Sightseeing of Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo

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Overview

Duration

1 Day

Tour Type

Private

Group Size

1-15

Run

Daily

Enjoy your day tour from Cairo to the Mediterranean coast to explore Alexandria on a private tour. get experience about Alexandria from your Egyptologist guide, and check out the city’s sightseeing including Pompey’s Pillar, the citadel of Qaitbay, the Roman catacomb, and the modern Library of Alexandria.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Alexandria
  • Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
  • Fort Qaitbey
  • Pompey’s Pillar

Itinerary

Sightseeing of Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo
Our Rep will pick you up from your Cairo \ Giza hotel at 7:00 AM to take you in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Upon arrival , your guide will meet you to start your day tour to the city of Alexandria.

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
It is considered one of the seven wonders of the world in the Middle Ages. It is the largest Roman cemetery, and the cemetery consists of a series of tombs, statues, and archaeological remains of Pharaonic funerals.
The importance of the cemetery is due to its vastness, abundance of decorations, and the complexity of its planning. It is also one of the clearest examples of the mixing of Pharaonic art with Roman art in Alexandria, and one of the best examples of funerary architecture in Alexandria.

Then move to visit Pompey’s Pillar
Pompey’s Pillar was built in honor of Emperor Decaldianus. The total height of the column, including the base, is about 2,685 metres. On the west side are two bases, which can be reached via an underground staircase. There are also two pink granite statues that look like sphinxes.

Then move to visit The Citadel of Qaitbay
Qaitbay Citadel is considered one of the most important defensive fortifications on the Mediterranean coast. It was built on the ruins of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria to fortify the city.
Pictures can be taken on the outside patio.

The next stop will be Bibliotheca Alexandrina
You will enjoy visit it from outside, it is the largest library in the world, consisting of 8 million books.

After that you will back to Cairo \Giza hotel

Included/Excluded

  • All transfers in a private air-conditioned car to \ from your Cairo\Giza hotel.
  • Professional Egyptologist Tour Guide.
  • All tours are as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Transfers by private air-conditioned car
  • Entrance fees to Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa.
  • Entrance fees to Pompey’s Pillar
  • Entrance fees to Citadel of Qaitbay.
  • Bottle of water.
  • Tourism permission.
  • All taxes and charges.
  • Tipping
  • Lunch
  • Personal expenses

Day Tour price

Solo Traveler

Per Person
US$ 99
2 Persons
Per Person
US$ 72
3 Persons
Per Person
US$ 58
4 Persons
Per Person
US$ 55
5 Persons
Per Person
US$ 48
6 Persons
Per Person
US$ 42
7 Persons
Per Person US$ 38

from $38

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