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Alexandria Private Day Tour from Cairo

Giza, Egypt
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Discover Alexandria’s ancient sites on a full-day tour from Cairo, and explore a legendary city on the Mediterranean Sea. Slip into the catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa then see Pompey’s Pillar, a celebratory landmark of Imperial Rome. Visit the city’s new library, then take in the fortified walls of the Qaitbay Citadel, a 15th-century fortress that was built on the ruins of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the ancient world’s seven wonders.

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Stop At: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Kom Al Shokafa, Alexandria 21599 Egypt

Start your day by meeting your guide at your hotel; take your high way from Cairo (about 3 hours' drive each way), arrive in the famous city then you will start exploring the city with your tour guide who will explain for you the old history of Alexandria.
You will Visit Kom el Shoqafa, Tomb to a Roman burial site. This tomb reveals joint Egyptian and Roman architecture where you can descend down to visit the tomb and Caracalla Hall.

Duration: 4 minutes

Stop At: Pompey's Pillar, Al Karah WA at Toubageyah WA Kafr Al Ghates, Alexandria 21599 Egypt

Then you will be taken to Pompey's Pillar that was built to honor Emperor Diocletian, who freed the city and fed its starving people.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Fort Qaitbey, 29 88545 N 31. 21372 E, Alexandria 21599 Egypt

The third stop he Citadel of Qaitbay or the Fort of Qaitbay, is a 15th-century defensive fortress located on the Mediterranean sea coast, in Alexandria, Egypt. It was established in 1477 AD (882 AH) by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa'it Bay. The Citadel is situated on the eastern side of the northern tip of Pharos Island at the mouth of the Eastern Harbour

Duration: 2 hours

Inclusions

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch - Local lunch
  • Entrry Fees
  • Entry/Admission - Fort Qaitbey
  • Entry/Admission - Pompey's Pillar
  • Entry/Admission - Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa

Exclusions

  • Gratuities
  • Airport hotels, 6th Oct and new settlement (additional charge 30$)

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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