Day Trip from Cairo to Alexandria

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1. The catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa are among the most important archaeological sites in Alexandria and date back to the 2nd century AD. They are among the seven wonders of the Middle Ages and impress with their unique combination of ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman art. The multi-storey underground tomb complex includes burial chambers, a rotunda, a banquet hall and the famous Caracalla Hall. Visitors can experience Alexandria's cultural diversity in the Roman era.

   1,3 hEntrée incluse

2. Kom el-Dikka is the most important archaeological site of Roman Alexandria. The site is home to Egypt's only Roman theatre, magnificent villas with colourful mosaic floors, Roman thermal baths and ancient lecture halls, presumably belonging to a university or philosophical academy. The complex provides a fascinating insight into Alexandria's urban life, architecture and educational culture during the Roman and Byzantine periods.

   1,3 hEntrée incluse

3. The Qaitbay Citadel was built in 1477 by the Mamluk Sultan al-Ashraf Qaitbay to protect the Egyptian Mediterranean coast. It stands on the foundations of the famous Alexandria Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Today, the fortress is one of the city’s most famous landmarks, offering spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea and the historic port of Alexandria. Visitors will discover impressive fortifications, towers and the military history of Egypt.

   1 hEntrée incluse

4. Opened in 2002, the Alexandrina Bibliotheca follows the tradition of Alexandria's famous ancient library. It is one of the most important cultural and scientific centres in the world and can hold millions of books. In addition to the modern library, the complex houses museums, art galleries, exhibitions, conference halls and a planetarium. The extraordinary building symbolises dialogue between cultures and the importance of knowledge, research and education in the 21st century. Just from outside.

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Annulation

Annulation gratuite jusqu’à 24 heures avant le début de l’expérience, avec remboursement intégral.

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How it compares in Le Caire

• Its from-price is 80% above the median of the 2673 excursions d'une journée we list in Le Caire.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Le Caire

Le Caire, capitale tentaculaire de l'Égypte sur le Nil : pyramides de Gizeh, mosquées médiévales, bazars animés et trésors des pharaons.

À la lisière ouest de la ville, les pyramides de Gizeh et le Grand Sphinx s'élèvent sur le plateau désertique, avec la pyramide à degrés de Saqqarah et les ruines de Memphis plus au sud. Les grands musées du Caire, le musée égyptien de la place Tahrir et le vaste Grand Musée égyptien près du plateau, abritent des objets qui couvrent des milliers d'années.

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

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