Private Day tour to Alexandria from Cairo Discount Tickets

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location pin icon 12 متفرع من ش, Cairo, Alexandria, Egypt
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Private Alexandria Tour
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Overview

Full-day Tour to Alexandria from Giza or Cairo with you expert Guide .Go to this historic Alexandria Day Trip from Cairo that showcases the best of Egypt’s second-largest city. Travel to this coastal destination founded in 312 BC and listen in as your expert guide shares how it was the nation’s capital for some nearly a millennium. Venture into the dark Roman catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa then you will visit with your guide the amazing Alexandria Library , Catacombs of kom el shokkaffa , St. Mark Cathedral , Abu el Abbas mosque , Ciatdel of Qaitaby and Ancient Roman Amphitheatre and you will also pass by Pompay Pillar and then you will be returned back to your hotel / Airport

Pickup Information

we pick up from any Cairo/Giza Hotel or Airport

Language Offered

Arabic-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa
your guide will pick you up from your pick up location then you will go ahead to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa which are important enough that UNESCO has named them a World Heritage Site. In the catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, you can find artifacts from many different times that have been kept in great shape. Some of these things are ancient Egyptian and Roman tomb inscriptions. In the year 1900, a donkey accident led to the discovery of carved tombs and burial chambers in a cave.
Duration: 60 mins
2. Pompey's Pillar
Then you will pass by Pompey's Pillar . you will stop there to take photos . Pompey's Pillar Alexandria is a Roman triumphal column in the city of Alexandria, Egypt. It is the largest of its type. In fact, it constructed outside of the imperial capitals of Rome and Constantinople. Pompey’s Pillar Alexandria is the only which known free-standing column in Roman Egypt. Moreover, it not composed of drums. It indeed is one of the largest ancient monoliths. Moreover, it is also one of the largest monolithic columns which ever erected.
3. Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Then you will go ahead with your guide to Alexandria’s ancient library which was one of the greatest of all classical institutions, and while replacing it might seem a Herculean task, the new Bibliotheca Alexandrina manages this with aplomb. Opened in 2002, this impressive piece of modern architecture is a deliberate attempt to rekindle the brilliance of the original centre of learning and culture. The complex has become one of Egypt’s major cultural venues and a stage for numerous international performers, and is home to a collection of brilliant museums. You will visit president Saddat Museum and impressions of Alexandria Museum.
Duration: 60 mins
4. Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi
you will also visit the biggest mosque in the city: the Abu al-Abbas Mosque, and the strangest sight outside it: an old funfair where children play on very antique funfair rides and eat candy floss.
Duration: 30 mins
5. Alexandria Unknown Naval Soldier Memorial
it is dedicated to unknown soldiers who lost their lives in sea battles. It was originally designed as a memorial to Khedive Ismail.
6. Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral
Then you will visit the church of St. Mark – the oldest church in Africa. Through your drive you will see the old downtown and the local historical architecture which has baroque style designs and Italian and French style properties.
Duration: 30 mins
7. Citadel of Qaitbay
then you will visit The Qaitbay Citadel which is a 15th-century defensive fortress situated on the Mediterranean coast in Alexandria, Egypt. Built by Mamluk Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay between 1477 and 1479 AD, it stands on Pharos Island directly over the ruins of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria.
Duration: 60 mins
8. Ancient Roman Amphitheater
then you will visit the Roman theatre we see today at Alexandria city is a typical form Roman theatres, consisting of audience section made of marble, granite columns, five compartments and based on thick limestone walls. The theatre used to host huge ceremonies and events with a capacity of 600 spectators.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Entry Fees to Abu El Abbas Mosque

Hotel pickup & drop off

Egyptologist Guide

private tour

Entry Fees to St. Mark Cathedral

In-vehicle air conditioning

Exclusion

In case of pick up from airport or airport hotels , each person should pay extra 10 USD

In Case of french , spanish or german guide , each person should pay extra 10 USD

Entry Fees to Citadel of Qaitbay

Entry Fees to Alexandria Library

Entry Fees to Ancient Roman Amphitheatre

Entry Fees to Catacombs of Kom El Shokaffa

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

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Pharaoh Tours

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