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Full-Day Alexandria Sightseeing Excursion from Cairo
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Alexandria
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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3 hours drive with optional stop for refreshment.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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From Cairo you can have a 3 hour ride with intervals to visit Egypt's second largest city Alexandria, locally called the Bride of the Mediterranean according to its strategic location on the Mediterranean Seashore. You will see rock-cut Roman catacombs, the ruins of a Roman temple complex and its famous Pompeii's pillar, and Qaitbey Citadel which was built with the remains of the ancient Pharos Light house. Visit Bibliotheca and enjoy fresh seafood and ice cream by the Mediterranean.
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Lunch
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan or Limo
Gratuities
Entrance Fees
Full-Day Alexandria Sightseeing Excursion from Cairo
(1) Reviews
Alexandria
About
From Cairo you can have a 3 hour ride with intervals to visit Egypt's second largest city Alexandria, locally called the Bride of the Mediterranean according to its strategic location on the Mediterranean Seashore. You will see rock-cut Roman catacombs, the ruins of a Roman temple complex and its famous Pompeii's pillar, and Qaitbey Citadel which was built with the remains of the ancient Pharos Light house. Visit Bibliotheca and enjoy fresh seafood and ice cream by the Mediterranean.
Highlights
10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Lunch
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan or Limo
Gratuities
Entrance Fees
Itinerary
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Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Our professional and friendly tour guide will pick you up from your Hotel lobby.
Have a 3-hour drive through the decent desert road that is very well cared after. After about 1.5 hours you will an interval to stretch legs, get a drink, or freshen up. Then continue the drive for another 1.5 hours to enjoy an amazing day trip to Alexandria. First visit the rock-cut Roman catacombs, which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock
1 hour
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Pompey's Pillar
and then visit Pompey's Pillar, which constructed in honor of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Originally from the Serapeum temple, which was dedicated the Bull God Serapis that was glorified by both Egyptian and Greek people, it was once a magnificent structure rivaling the Soma and the Caesarean.
30 minutes
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Fort Qaitbey
Then we proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria that was once one of the wonders of the ancient world.
30 minutes
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Ancient Roman Amphitheater
Then proceed to visit the only preserved Roman Amphitheater in Egypt and know its story.
30 minutes
5
Alexandria Bibliotheca
then you will finish your trip by exploring the gigantic library of Alexandria AKA Bibliotheca Alexandrina to resurrect the glorious ancient Library that carried the same name, you can ask your guide to get your ticket if you want to take a deeper look into the library and its massive reading hall and museums.
