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Alexandria Day Tour From Cairo

5.0(6)1 hour
VIATOR5.0(1)TRIPADVISOR5.0(5)

Description

This tour is very Unique because you can visit the capital of Egypt in the Greek and Roman period and one of the most beautiful coastal Egyptian cities . One of the most ancient Egyptian cities, Alexandria was built by Alexander the Great in 332 BC The history of Alexandria dates back 2,350 years There you will visit archaeological historical sites, enjoy with the view of the Mediterranean Sea and have a delicious lunch in a restaurant directly overlooking the sea.

Tour Options

Car + Guide only
  • No lunch and entry Fees Pickup included
Car + Guide + Lunch
  • All inclusive : Without Entry Fees Pickup included
Top VIP All Inclusive
  • All inclusive : Car + Guide + Entry Fees + Lunch Pickup included

Itinerary

180 min

Alexandria was the capital of Egypt during the Greek and Roman period Alexandria approx . 200 km from Cairo 3 hrs by car

Admission included60 min

The Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa. The catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa meaning "Mound of Shards") is a historical archaeological site located in Alexandria, Egypt, and is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages.The necropolis consists of a series of Alexandrian tombs, statues and archaeological objects of the Pharaonic funerary cult with Hellenistic and early Imperial Roman influences

Pass by

Mistakenly known Pompey pillar because we thought the head of Pompey hanged on the top of the pillar dates back in Roman period

Admission included60 min

The Roman Theater is an ancient Roman theater located in the Kom El-Dikka area in the center of the city of Alexandria in Egypt. It is one of the relics of the Roman era and was established at the beginning of the fourth century AD. This building was discovered by chance, while removing dirt to search for the tomb of Alexander the Great by the Polish mission in 1960. Archaeologists called it the Roman Theater when the marble steps were discovered, but a great controversy arose about the function of this archaeological building. It took about 30 years to excavate it

Admission included60 min

the Qaitbay Citadel is one of the most important forts on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. The Mamluk sultan al-Ashraf Abu al-Nasr Qaitbay built it between 882 AH/ 1477 AD and 884/ 1479 AD over the ruins of Alexandria’s Lighthouse

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The Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque is an Egyptian mosque in the city of Alexandria. The historic mosque is named after the 13th century mystic Abu'l Abbas al-Mursi, who is also buried in the same place along with members of the Ashraf family.

Pass by

Alexandria Library 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

180 min

Tour Finishes with drop off at your hotel in Cairo you will be back to Cairo around 5 or 6 pm

Highlights

Bottled water
Private Guide ( Egyptologist )
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
If u choosed included
Entry Fees if u choosed Top VIP All inclusive Tour

What's included

Included
Bottled water
Private Guide ( Egyptologist )
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
If u choosed included
Entry Fees if u choosed Top VIP All inclusive Tour
Not included
Any optional
Tipping ( not obligatory )

Pickup Locations & Times

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Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The allocated time remaining for time travel

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