Cairo Trip Overview
You will be transferred by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to start your Day tour in Alexandria, First visit Pompey’s Pillar, (it was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century).then visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock. Then visit the church of St. Mark – The Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria,
Next stop is the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world – now with 8 million books.
Have lunch at a traditional Restaurant.
After Lunch visit the main square of mosques in the city: The Abbo Elabbas Mosque and see old carnivals where children play on very antique funfair rides and eat candy floss.
From there 10 minutes’ drive to see Qaitbay castle which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria one of the seven wonders of ancient world.
End your tour in the gardens of Montaza.
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Duration: 10 hours 12 minutes
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
You will be transferred by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to start your Day tour in Alexandria, First visit Pompey’s Pillar, (it was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century).then visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock. Then visit the church of St. Mark – The Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria,
Next stop is the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world – now with 8 million books.
Have lunch at a traditional Restaurant.
After Lunch visit the main square of mosques in the city: The Abbo Elabbas Mosque and see old carnivals where children play on very antique funfair rides and eat candy floss.
From there 10 minutes’ drive to see Qaitbay castle which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria one of the seven wonders of ancient world.
End your tour in the gardens of Montaza.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Kom Al Shokafa, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pompey’s Pillar, Al Karah WA at Toubageyah WA Kafr Al Ghates, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Pompay’s Pillar, (it was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Saint Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, 19 Qesm Al Attarin, Alexandria Egypt
visit the church of St. Mark – The Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, an Oriental Orthodox church, known as Saint Mark Church. Based in Egypt, Northeast Africa and the Middle East. The head of the Church is the Patriarch of Alexandria on the Holy See of Saint Mark, who also carries the title of Coptic Pope. According to its tradition, the Coptic Church was established by Saint Mark, an apostle and evangelist, in the middle of the 1st century (approximately AD 42).
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, El Shatby, Alexandria 30100 Egypt
the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world – now with 8 million books. Visit its open court where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the first, which was found underwater nearby.
You will visit the library famous Manuscripts Museum, president Saddat Museum and impressions of Alexandria Museum.
Note: Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays and on every public holiday. To enter the reading area you will need to buy a ticket.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi, Anfushi Old Alexandria, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
the main square of mosques in the city: The Abbo Elabbas Mosque and see old carnivals where children play on very antique funfair rides and eat candy floss.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Fort Qaitbey, 29 88545 N 31. 21372 E, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Qaitbay castle which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria one of the seven wonders of ancient world.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Montazah Gardens, Montaza Palace Al Mandarah Bahri, Qism El-Montaza, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
the gardens of Montaza. The beautiful coastline and all the views of the city are on the way to Montaza Palace and gardens which is approx. 25 km away, including the old harbor of Alexandria where we found 7000 monuments underwater.
Once in Montaza Gardens, commonly known as the Love Garden (all romantic couples and families go there) you will visit the royal gardens of King Farouk and see the royal palaces of Haramlek and Salamlek as well as walk along the famous Montaza Bridge and reach the Tea Palace Island and see the royal beaches of the queens.
Duration: 45 minutes
