Full-Day Private Tour: Historic Alexandria From Cairo

Step back into the pages of history on this 12-hour full-day tour from Cairo to ancient Alexandria. Tour the top sights of Alexandria, including the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa, Roman Amphitheater, Modern Library and more with a private guide. Learn fascinating insights into Egyptian history from your Egyptologist guide. Feast on a delicious lunch at a good quality restaurant and round-trip hotel transport. Note: Alexandria Library is closed every public holiday. To enter the reading area you will need to purchase a ticket. - Haramlek and Salamlek at Montaza are not open for public ( you will see from outside).

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

Our Expert tour guide will pick you up at 7:00 am from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza to Alexandria which is 220 km away from Cairo. Arrive Alexandria around 10 am and start your day tour by visiting  the Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa, one of the world's largest Roman burial sites, and one of Alexandria's most popular attractions. Descend into, via a spiral staircase over a three-level tombstone, a large Roman-style banquet room, where relatives used to sit on stone benches to feast in honor of the dead.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Ancient Roman Amphitheater, Ismail Mahana Road Kom El Dekka Gharb, Alexandria 21599 Egypt

Proceed to the Roman Theater, of which seats are made out of marble stones and the floor has a big section of mosaic and a pleasure garden surrounded by Roman Villas and baths.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, El Shatby, Alexandria 30100 Egypt

Our Alexandria day tour continues with a visit to the Alexandria Library, built between 1995 and 2002, to hold over 8 million books. Visit its open court where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Qaitbay Square, 6V6J+GXC, Kayetbai, Ras at Tin, Al Gomrok, Alexandria Governorate 5321421, Egypt

Enjoy photo stops at Qaitbay Citadel, a defensive 15-century fortress built on the ruins of the light house of Alexandria; one of the ancient world's seven wonders.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi, Anfushi Old Alexandria, Alexandria 21599 Egypt

Continue to Al Mursi Abu Alabbas mosque(from outside),an elaborate structure built to honor a Sufi Saint, and have a free walk on the Cornish.
Finally, travel in comfort back to your hotel in Cairo.

Duration: 20 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Near public transportation"
"Stroller accessible"
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"All Hotels/Inns or Rental Apartments in Cairo Or Giza"
"Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays and on every public holiday. To enter the reading area you will need to purchase a ticket."
"You will need to pay the entrance fees to the sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary by card."
"other languages available with extra charge upon your request."
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"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"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duración: 12 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
All hotels in Cairo or Giza.

Cancelaciones y devoluciones: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluye

• All transfers by a private A/C. vehicle.
• Bottle of water during the tour.
• Lunch at a local restaurant.
• Pickup service from your Hotel and return.
• Professional English speaking Egyptologist Tour guide.

No Incluye

• Water or Beverages are not included during the lunch at the restaurant.
• Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing.
• Tipping to the guide and driver.
• available to pickup or drop off travelers at Cairo airport or 6th.Oct with extra 15$ USD per person.
• available to pickup or drop off travelers at New Administrative Capital with extra 25$ per person.

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