Discover Alexandria's Wonders: Full-Day Private Tour from Cairo
Description
Travel and explore Alexandria on a day trip from Cairo and leave all the logistics to the experts. In the company of an Egyptologist guide, explore such key landmarks as the catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, the Citadel of Quaitbay, and the city's new library. Includes a private guide and vehicle.
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Start your lovely day by meeting your guide at your hotel; take your high way from Cairo (about 3 hours' drive each way), arrive in the famous city then you will start exploring the city with your tour guide who will explain for you the old history of Alexandria. starting by necropolis consists of a series of Alexandrian tombs, statues and archaeological objects of the Pharaonic funeral cult with Hellenistic and early Imperial Roman influences. Due to the time period, many of the features of the catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa merge Roman,
will be second attraction Pompey pillar, Its name is misleading. This single column standing on a rocky hilltop in the middle of Alexandria has nothing to do with the Roman Consul and General Gaius Pompey who was Julius Caesar’s rival in a civil war and was murdered by a Ptolomaic pharaoh in 48 BC when he fled to Alexandria. This legend was started by Crusaders, who thought the 100-foot (30 meter) red Aswan granite pillar marked his burial site. The pillar is instead the a triumphal monument erected around 300 AD for the Roman Emperor
this will be the third stop he Citadel of Qaitbay (or the Fort of Qaitbay is a 15th-century defensive fortress located on the Mediterranean sea coast, in Alexandria, Egypt. It was established in 1477 AD (882 AH) by Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-Din Qa'it Bay. The Citadel is situated on the eastern side of the northern tip of Pharos Island at the mouth of the Eastern Harbour
this will be the one of the famous library in Egypt,The Great Library of Alexandria in Alexandria, Egypt, was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world. The Library was part of a larger research institution called the Mouseion, which was dedicated to the Muses, the nine goddesses of the arts.[10] The idea of a universal library in Alexandria may have been proposed by Demetrius of Phalerum, an exiled Athenian statesman living in Alexandria, to Ptolemy I Soter, who may have established plans for the Library, but the Library itself was probably not built until the reign of his son Ptolemy II Philadelphus. The Library quickly acquired many papyrus scrolls, due largely to the Ptolemaic kings' aggressive and well-funded policies for procuring texts. It is unknown precisely how many such scrolls were housed at any given time, but estimates range from 40,000 to 400,000 at its height. Please note that it is closed on Friday.
The Lighthouse of Alexandria, sometimes called the Pharos of Alexandria was a lighthouse built by the Ptolemaic Kingdom, during the reign of Ptolemy II ...
Roman amphitheaters are amphitheaters – large, circular or oval open-air venues with raised seating – built by the ancient Romans. They were used for events such as gladiator combats, venations (animal slayings) and executions. About 230 Roman amphitheaters have been found across the area of the Roman Empire. Early amphitheaters date from the republican period,[1] though they became more monumental during the imperial era
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Pickup is provided from any location in Cairo or Giza.
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(71)
Manal was such a great tour guide. She explained all of the history at each visit and let you have free time if you wanted to explore or spend more time at certain places. The lunch was delicious - she asked what I liked and took me to a restaurant based on my preferences. My driver was Ahmed B. and the ride was peaceful. The car had water bottles and strong A/C. This was a nice break from the “busy” nature of Cairo and I am glad I went. I would do it again!!
Rabab was very knowledgeable about ancient Egypt. We have travelled to Egypt three times and this was our first trip to Alexandria. Citadel, Catacombs, Library and Roman amphitheater were all amazing. Thank you
We joined a great day trip to the city of Alexandria and visited the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, the ancient roman quarter, the new library and Qaitbay. Our tour guide Ahmed Elsayed explained the different places excellent and answered all our questions about egypt of the past and today.
A quiet and pleasant visit to Alexandria, for us the perfect close of our visit to Egypt, thank Aya for her sharing of knowledge at every important point we met and the driver for his kindness. Excellent experience
It was good time to discovery this tonw the lacy tour guide was nice and very informative
We had a wonderful time visiting Alexandria's historical sites. Our guide Manal did a great job teaching us about the history. It was very interesting and we learned a lot. Thank you also to Ahmed for driving us around!
Wonderful day out, very informative. Extra time to wander around to explore by yourself was good. Engy and Eslam were great.
The guides were knowledgeable and friendly and helpful and really cared about our experience. Our driver was also awesome! The way he handled the crazy traffic with ease was very impressive!!
What a great way to finish our visit to Egypt. Mohamed met us right on time and showed us the best parts of Alexandria. He was very knowledgeable and you could tell he was proud of his city. The lunch at the Fish Market was outstanding (fish was very fresh and tasty) and he got us a table overlooking the sea. He let us take our time taking photos and took many of our family (he knew the good spots for photos). Perfect day!!
We did this tour as part of a 3-day tour of Cairo, Giza, and Alexandria. Our guide for Alexandria was Mohammed. He was so knowledgeable, respectful, and kind. He clearly takes great pride in his city and it shows in his explanations of the historical significance and background of various monuments. For me the new Alexandria Library is the highlight of this tour. It is state-of-the-art, and very well planned out structurally and with resources that are available to all. A word caution for people with knee issues since the ancient library and the Qitbay Citadel have high steps, so plan accordingly. Would re-book this tour with Mohammed as our guide if ever I visit Alexandria again, which I would love to for the new library alone :) Highly recommend!
