What You Will Do
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).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
1 hour 30 minutes
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.
2
Ancient Roman Amphitheater
1 hour
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.
3
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
1 hour
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.
4
Kayetbai
20 minutes
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.
5
Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi
20 minutes
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.
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