Full Day Tour Alexandria from Cairo

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1. Step beneath the streets of Alexandria into a labyrinth of Roman-era tombs carved deep into the rock. This remarkable necropolis combines Egyptian, Greek, and Roman art styles in hauntingly beautiful reliefs and sculptures. Your guide will walk you through chambers, burial niches, and the famous Hall of Caracalla, revealing the stories of a civilization that blended ancient traditions with Roman influence.

   3 h

2. Marvel at one of Alexandria’s last standing monuments of antiquity — the towering Pompey’s Pillar. This 26-meter granite column, dating back to the 3rd century, stands as a tribute to Emperor Diocletian. Surrounded by sphinxes and ancient ruins, your guide will explain its historical context and debunk the myths behind its name.

   2 h

3. Perched on the site of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria, this 15th-century fortress offers panoramic views over the Mediterranean Sea. Walk through its stone corridors and courtyards as your guide shares tales of sultans, sea battles, and the once-mighty Pharos that stood in its place.

   3 h

4. End your cultural journey at the stunning Bibliotheca Alexandrina — a modern homage to the ancient world’s greatest library. With its sleek design and massive reading halls, the library is a hub of learning and architecture. Your guide will introduce you to its museums, exhibitions, and the spirit of knowledge that once made Alexandria the intellectual heart of the ancient world.

   2 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Cairo

• Its from-price is 88% above the median of the 10229 experiences we list in Cairo.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 2293 of 10229.
• 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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