Cultural Day Trip to Alexandria from Cairo with Expert Guide

8 hours 30 minutes • Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourGuided • Operated by Alsahel Teavel

Why we love it?

This private full-day tour from Cairo offers a comfortable journey to Alexandria, known as the Bride of the Mediterranean, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. You’ll visit key historical sites such as the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria, featuring sunken monuments discovered beneath the East Harbor, and explore the Roman Theater, with admission not included for this stop. The itinerary also includes the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa, a unique blend of ancient and medieval architecture, followed by a local lunch. In the afternoon, you’ll see the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, built to honor Alexandria’s ancient center of knowledge, and enjoy a stroll along the scenic Corniche waterfront. The tour concludes with a visit to Pompey’s Pillar, a Roman triumphal column dedicated to Emperor Diocletian. All entrance fees are covered, and a qualified Egyptologist guide accompanies you throughout, making this a well-rounded experience of Alexandria’s rich history and culture.
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Inclusions

  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Entrance fee

Exclusions

  • Gratuities

Itinerary

Alexandria Ancient Roman Theater

After pick-up in the early morning start our journey to Alexandria the bride of the Mediterranean sea for 1 hours on the road,
Arrive then direct start visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria with the display of the sunken monuments of Alexandria which were discovered under the East harbor,...
After that proceed to...

ll get a chance to explore other ancient ruins that have remained standing, such as the Roman Theater, and medieval marvels, including the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa. After a tasty lunch in a local restaurant, see the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a library built to commemorate Alexandria’s ancient center of knowledge. Take a stroll along the Corniche, a historic waterfront promenade, before private transfer back to your hotel.

Pompey's Pillar

Set up in honour of the Roman emperor diocletian between 298–302 Ad,
The giant Corinthian column originally supported a colossal porphyry statue of the emperor in armor,
After that and at the end of the tour will return to Cairo hotel with happy memories.

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Please Important to send us a copy of all the passports before the tour day
  • Importantly to send us a copy of the passports for the permeation.

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats available

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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