Alexandria in one day
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the old Greco-Roman Capital of Egypt, we will start from Cairo to the city of Alexandr the Great, to discover the historical and cultural gems of Alexandria :The Catacomb tombs, Pompey pillar & Serapis Temple, The Library of Alexandria & Qaitbay Citadel. You will be transported by private vehicle with AC. We will visit places from different periods starting the first century AD till the reign of Cleopatra the seven.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Tour Guide
What's not
- Gratuities
- The Catacomb tombs fees is 150 Egyptian pounds
- Pompey pillar 150 Egyptian pounds
- The library of Alexandria 150 Egyptian pounds
- Qaitbay Citadel 150 Egyptian pounds
Itinerary
The old library of Alexandria was established during the reign of Ptolemy I of Egypt and was built by Ptolemy II. It was part of institute known as the Museum. We can consider it the most important repository of knowledge in the ancient world.
This pillar was set up in honour of the Roman emperor Diocletian between 298-302 AD. It was carved out of red granite brought from Aswan city, the weight is 285 ton. In the same place we will visit Serapis temple
The Catacombs of Alexandria or the mound of shards in Arabic is one of the seven wonders of the medieval world. Being the most essential Greco-Roman and Ancient Egyptian decorative art, all common during this period in Alexandria It consists of three floors underground.
It dates back to the 15 century AD, located on the Mediterranean Sea coast. The Mamluk sultan Al-Ashraf Abu Al-Nasr Qaitbay built to protect the city from the Ottoman Empire.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Egypt Kemet Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Cairo
- Its from-price is 13% below the median of the 2673 day trips we list in Cairo.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1384 of 2673.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cairo
Cairo is Egypt's sprawling capital on the Nile, where the Pyramids of Giza meet medieval mosques, busy bazaars and the treasures of the pharaohs.
On the western edge of the city, the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx rise from the desert plateau, with the step pyramid of Saqqara and the ruins of Memphis further south. Cairo's great museums, the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square and the vast Grand Egyptian Museum beside the plateau, hold artefacts spanning thousands of years.
Top-ranked sights in Cairo: Egyptian Museum (Museum of Egyptian Antiquities), Saqqara (Sakkara), Khan El-Khalili.
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