Day Trip to Alexandria Tours From Cairo Discount Tickets

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Overview

The full-day tour from Cairo to Alexandria includes all transfers by air-conditioned vehicle. Alexandria, located on Egypt's Mediterranean coast, was once an ancient centre of culture and learning. Today, it is a bustling port city, but relics of its past can still be found. Visit the Roman Theater, the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, the Alexandria Library, and Fort Qaitbey.

Pickup Information

Pick up is from any hotel within Cairo or Giza

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Itinerary

1. Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa
The catacombs were discoverd in 1900 by chance, when a cart fell down the shaft. It is graves from the time of the Ptolomies kings with 500 shefts each is enough to accommodate up to 5 mummies. The graves were found empty.
Duration: 60 mins
2. Pompey's Pillar
Pompey’s pillar is a huge pillar was once used to lead ships into Alexandria port. The pillar is one single piece of granite stone except the base which is made of another single piece of same stone. The site contains the graves of god Serabis, as well as some ancient artifacts from the Pharaonic period.
Duration: 60 mins
3. Citadel of Qaitbay
The fort was built by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay as part of his campaign to defent the country against the attacks of the crusaders. The fort was built on Faros Island which is the same location of the ancient light house. It is built of limestone.
Duration: 60 mins
4. Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi
The main old mosque of Alexandria which accommodates the grave of Abulabbas who was the leader of fishermen in Alexandria.
Duration: 25 mins
5. Bibliotheca Alexandrina
The library was built a few years ago on the location of the old bibliotheque. The library is one of the biggest in the world.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Entrance Fees

Seafood lunch

Pick up and drop off services

Mineral bottled water

Private Egyptologist tour guide

All tours and transfers

Stops for coffee or tea (optional)

Exclusion

Tipping (optional)

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Egypt Tours World

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