Discover the historic Mediterranean city of Alexandria, its ancient heritage and vibrant daily life, on this private day tour by air-conditioned car from Cairo. You'll explore the waterfront Citadel of Qaitbay, a Roman amphitheater and catacombs, the library of Alexandria, the royal palace of King Farouk, and the Abu Abbas al-Murci mosque before returning to your hotel. Lunch is included.
Highlights
12 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
12 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Lunch
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Cairo
Return
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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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Transportation options 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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Discover the historic Mediterranean city of Alexandria, its ancient heritage and vibrant daily life, on this private day tour by air-conditioned car from Cairo. You'll explore the waterfront Citadel of Qaitbay, a Roman amphitheater and catacombs, the library of Alexandria, the royal palace of King Farouk, and the Abu Abbas al-Murci mosque before returning to your hotel. Lunch is included.
Highlights
12 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
12 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Lunch
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Cairo
Return
Itinerary
1
Cairo
Our representative will be waiting for you at the reception of your hotel in Cairo. Then he will lead you by a modern private air-conditioned vehicle to Alexandria.
2
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Once in Alexandria, you will visit catacombs of kom El Shofaqa, commonly known as the Treasure Hill, is a massive necropolis and royal cemetery dating from the second century AD. The murals on the walls, as well as the style of the sculptures, burial artifacts, and tombs, exhibit a unique blend of Roman, Hellenistic, and pharaonic art.
30 minutes
3
Pompey's Pillar
Continue visit of Alexandria are Pommpey's pillar, a Roman triumphal column. The gigantic statue of the emperor was originally supported by the massive Corinthian column, which was built in honor of the augustus Diocletian between 298 and 302 AD.
30 minutes
4
Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi
Next you will visit Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque, an Egyptian mosque dedicated to the Murcian Andalusi Sufi saint Abul Abbas. A mosque was built over his tomb, which became the most famous of Alexandria's mosques.
30 minutes
5
Kayetbai
The Citadel of Qaitbay is a Mediterranean seacoast defensive fortification built on/from the ruins of the Alexandria Lighthouse in the 15th century by the Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din.
45 minutes
6
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Enjoy a delicious lunch in a local restaurant before visiting famous Alexandria Library.
The Library of Alexandria was one of the ancient world's great wonders, and its destruction was one of history's great tragedies. It was once thought to house 500,000 manuscripts, many of which were seized from ships arriving in Alexandria's harbor, according to legend.
