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Cairo Full Day Tour of Historical Alexandria

From $90 • 11 hours • pocket cairo tours • Alexandria, Egypt • Pickup available

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Why we love it?

The Cairo Full Day Tour of Historical Alexandria offers a comprehensive exploration of one of Egypt's most storied cities. Lasting 11 hours, this tour is ideal for history enthusiasts and travelers looking to delve into Alexandria’s rich heritage. Participants are transported in an air-conditioned car, with convenient pick-up and drop-off from their hotel in Cairo or Giza. Accompanied by an Egyptologist guide, guests will visit key historical sites, gaining insights into the city's ancient and modern significance. The inclusion of a bottle of water ensures comfort throughout the day, making this tour a well-rounded experience for those eager to discover Alexandria's unique blend of cultures and history.

Inclusions

Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Cairo or Giza
Transportation by air-conditioned car
Egyptologist guide
1 bottle of water

Exclusions

Expenses that are not mentioned
Tipping (not mandatory, but appreciated)
Lunch
Entrance Fees (available as option)
Entry/Admission - Ancient Roman Amphitheater (available as option)
Entry/Admission - Catacombs (available as option)
Entry/Admission - Pompey's Pillar (available as option)
Entry/Admission - Alexandria (available as option)pick-up from hotels and area outside cairo and giza you will pay extra fees upon far distance

Itinerary

What to expect

1 Stop At: Alexandria, Governorate

Have you ever thought of visiting a historic city to witness the remnants of a bygone era? You shall begin your Alexandria tour with a prompt pick-up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza for heading towards Alexandria, stopping along the way to use the restroom and have a cup of coffee.

Duration: 4 hours

2 Stop At: Ancient Roman Amphitheater, Kom El Dekka

Upon arrival, we have the chance to explore the marble-stone Roman amphitheater at Kom El-Deka, which formerly accommodated over 800 people. Its pleasure garden and mosaic-floored Roman baths and houses are beautiful sights worth seeing.

Duration: 30 minutes

3 Stop At: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Alexandria Egypt

Continuing the exploration to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa you shall tour this archaeological site regarded as a huge necropolis and royal cemetery with a unique mixture of Greek, Egyptian, and Roman cultural points.

Duration: 1 hour

4 Stop At: Pompey's Pillar

This is the perfect opportunity to visit Pompey's Pillar, Alexandria's most significant Roman triumphal column.

Duration: 30 minutes

5 Stop At: Qaitbay Fort

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Proceeding the trip we shall then make a photo stop at the Library of Alexandria, one of the ancient world's largest repositories, followed by a stroll along the Qaitbay Citadel built above the ruined Alexandria lighthouse.

Duration: 2 hours

6 Stop At: Cairo

You'll be taken back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza as the trip ends.

Duration: 3 hours