Alexandria highlights: all in one day from Cairo
Enjoy with this full-day tour the highlights of Alexandria, the great city founded by Alexander the Great. First, you will visit el Montazah park and closely look at the palaces there. Next, you will see one of the most extensive libraries in the world, the Library of Alexandria, and the Pompey's pillar with the remains of the temple of Serapis around it. Then you will visit the fort of Qaitbay, which dated back to the 14th century and was built over the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria (Pharos).
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Pompey's Pillar, Al Karah WA at Toubageyah WA Kafr Al Ghates, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Pompey's Pillar
Ruins of the Temple of Serapis
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, El Shatby, Alexandria 30100 Egypt
the biggest one in the area), the ruins of the temple of Serapis, then you will proceed to the New Library of Alexandria that is considered one of the biggest in the world, designed to take up to 8,000,000 books
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Montazah Gardens, Montaza Palace Al Mandarah Bahri, Qism El-Montaza, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Vast parks and gardens with beautiful views of the Mediterranean.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Citadel of Qaitbay, Alexandria, As Sayalah Sharq, Qesm Al Gomrok, Alexandria Governorate 5321431, Egypt
dates back to 15th century and was built over the site of the Pharos
Duration: 30 minutes
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Transport by private vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Citadel of Qaitbay
- Entry/Admission - Pompey's Pillar
- Entry/Admission - Montazah Gardens
- Entry/Admission - Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Exclusions
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- Dress code is smart casual
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Stroller accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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