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.
Highlights
From 10 hours to 12 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 10 hours to 12 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
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)
Tipping (optional)
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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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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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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.
Highlights
From 10 hours to 12 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 10 hours to 12 hours
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
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)
Tipping (optional)
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.
1 hour
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.
1 hour
3
Fort Qaitbey
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.
1 hour
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.
25 minutes
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.
