Top Rated Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 6 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Alexandria, the city of Alexander, has a rich history that spans over a thousand years. Once the largest city in the world, , it is home to the most extensive library and the most famous lighthouse globally, the Pharos. And with this tour, you can experience this city's rich history firsthand. Starting early at 7 am, you'll drive for about three hours to reach Alexandria, where you'll begin by visiting the Catacombs of Kom el-Shokaffa, dating back to the 1st century A.D. From there, you'll explore the ruins of Pompey's Pillar and the Serapis temple, followed by the Fort of Qaitbay, built over the site of the iconic Pharos to defend Egypt against Ottoman invasion. You'll then have lunch at a good quality seafood restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean before heading to the Roman Amphitheater and the Library of Alexandria. With this tour, you'll embark on a journey through time and history that you won't want to miss. You will be transferred back to your hotel at the end of the tour.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- Round-trip private transfer
- Lunch
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
What's not
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entrance fees
Itinerary
One of the wonders of the Middle Ages
One of the biggest libraries in the world that was built to be a reincarnation of the ancient library of Alexandria.
Free standing column dating back to the 4th century A.D. and ruins of the ancient temple of Serapis.
the only one discovered in Alexandria. in its time there were hundreds of theaters in Alexandria.
Fort of Qaitbay that was built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Pyramids Land Private Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
How it compares in Cairo
- Its from-price is 122% above the median of the 2673 day trips we list in Cairo.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 170 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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