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Private Guided Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo + Lunch
Cairo, Egypt
From 11 hours to 12 hours
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What You Will Do
At 7.00 AM, You will be escorted in an air conditioned vehicle from your hotel towards Alexandria (about 3 Hrs. Driving).
Start your tour with exploring the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, dating back to the early of the 2nd century A.D.
Then Pompey’s pillar dating back to the end of 3rd century and the remains of the Serapeum temple, the ancient temple of god Serapis.
The ancient lighthouse (Pharos) was one of the ancient seven wonders before it was completely destroyed. Now in its location stands the fort of Qaitbay dating back to 15th century.
We will end our tour by visiting the Modern Alexandria library; the Old library was very famous all over the world for its huge books capacity of different sciences and literature. It was damaged several times during the Greco Roman period until it vanished. New Library was inaugurated in 2002 and it is a must see in Alexandria that you will visit and have a guided tour inside it.
Note : The Library closed on Fridays.
Start your tour with exploring the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, dating back to the early of the 2nd century A.D.
Then Pompey’s pillar dating back to the end of 3rd century and the remains of the Serapeum temple, the ancient temple of god Serapis.
The ancient lighthouse (Pharos) was one of the ancient seven wonders before it was completely destroyed. Now in its location stands the fort of Qaitbay dating back to 15th century.
We will end our tour by visiting the Modern Alexandria library; the Old library was very famous all over the world for its huge books capacity of different sciences and literature. It was damaged several times during the Greco Roman period until it vanished. New Library was inaugurated in 2002 and it is a must see in Alexandria that you will visit and have a guided tour inside it.
Note : The Library closed on Fridays.
What's Included?
- Bottled water
- Private Egyptologist Tour Guide.
- Main Entrance Ticket to all mentioned sites.
- Lunch at Sea View Resturant.
- Private Air-Conditioned Modern Vehicle.
What's Not Included?
- Tipping for Guide and Driver (Recommend)
- Drinks.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
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Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
2 hours
At 7.00 AM, You will be escorted in an air conditioned vehicle from your hotel towards Alexandria (about 3 Hrs. Driving) Alexandria is the second biggest city in Egypt with 5 million population and biggest seaport, it was founded by Alexander the Great in 334 B.C. and it remained the capital of Egypt during the Greco-Roman rule till the Arab conquest in 642 A.D. Start your tour with exploring the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, dating back to the early of the 2nd century A.D.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: First Class Egypt Tours.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Guide Options
- Audio Guide - Arabic
- Guide - Arabic
- Printed Guide - Arabic
- Audio Guide - German
- Guide - German
- Printed Guide - German
- Audio Guide - English
- Guide - English
- Printed Guide - English
- Audio Guide - French
- Guide - French
- Printed Guide - French
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