Alexandria Private Day Trip From Cairo: Top Highlights

Highlights

Leistungen

Ablauf

1. Pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your tour

   3 Std.

2. The Bibliotheca Alexandrina — also known as the Library of Alexandria — is a world-renowned library and cultural landmark located on the Mediterranean coast in the historic city of Alexandria, Egypt. It stands as a modern tribute to the ancient Library of Alexandria, once the greatest center of learning in the ancient world. Inside, visitors can explore impressive reading halls, museums, art galleries, and exhibitions that celebrate knowledge, history, and global culture. Please note: The library is closed on Fridays, so access will not be available on that day

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3. Sultan Abu al-Nasr Sayf al-Din al-Ashraf Qaitbay (c. 1416/1418 – August 7, 1496) was the eighteenth Sultan of the Burji Mamluks. Born Circassian, he was purchased by Sultan Barsbay and later freed by Sultan Jaqmaq. During his reign, he stabilized the Mamluk state and strengthened its northern borders against the Ottomans. Though he led numerous military campaigns, Qaitbay is best remembered for his architectural patronage, leaving his mark on Mecca, Medina, Jerusalem, Damascus, Aleppo, Alexandria, and Cairo.

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4. The Roman Amphitheatre is one of Alexandria's most popular monuments. This is Egypt's second most important city, after the capital, Cairo. While the amphitheaters were spread throught different countries like Greece, Italy, and Turkey during the reign of the Romans with many examples of these structures still present in many regions around Europe and the Middle East, the Roman Amphitheatre of Alexandria is the only one of its type in Egypt.

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5. The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa (meaning "Mound of Shards") is a historical archaeological site located in Alexandria, Egypt. It is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages, showcasing a unique blend of ancient Egyptian and Roman architecture. Discovered in the 19th century, the catacombs date back to the early centuries AD and serve as an impressive example of the cultural influences that shaped Alexandria during that time.

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6. El Mursi Abu Elabas: Explore the Richness of Arabian Craftsmanship Experience traditional Arabian artisanship at its finest with our exquisite El Mursi Abu Elabas collection. Every piece in this range is thoughtfully designed and meticulously crafted to represent the intricate mysticism of Arabian culture.

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7. Tour Finishes with drop off at Customer Hotel in Cairo or Giza

   3 Std.

Stornierung

Kostenlose Stornierung bis 24 Stunden vor Beginn, mit voller Rückerstattung.

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How it compares in Kairo

• Its from-price is 23% below the median of the 2673 tagesausflüge we list in Kairo.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 409 of 2673.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Kairo

Kairo, Ägyptens weitläufige Hauptstadt am Nil: Pyramiden von Gizeh, mittelalterliche Moscheen, lebhafte Basare und Schätze der Pharaonen.

Am Westrand der Stadt erheben sich die Pyramiden von Gizeh und die Große Sphinx auf dem Wüstenplateau, weiter südlich die Stufenpyramide von Sakkara und die Ruinen von Memphis. Kairos große Museen, das Ägyptische Museum am Tahrir-Platz und das riesige Große Ägyptische Museum am Plateau, bewahren Fundstücke aus Jahrtausenden.

Top-ranked sights in Kairo: Egyptian Museum (Museum of Egyptian Antiquities), Saqqara (Sakkara), Khan El-Khalili.

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