Cairo Trip Overview
This tour is the one for visiting Alexandria, city of Alexander the Great, who was once capital to Egypt. You will visit catacombs where all their history’s greats were buried over 1000 years ago and Pompey’s pillar that has stood strong in this historically significant place since ancient times despite many wars and invasions. Afterwards you’ll explore Fort Qaitbay with its impressive architecture as well as The Bibliotheca Alexandrina which boasts a spacious library filled with books from around the world!
Additional Info
Duration: 12 hours
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
This tour is the one for visiting Alexandria, city of Alexander the Great, who was once capital to Egypt. You will visit catacombs where all their history’s greats were buried over 1000 years ago and Pompey’s pillar that has stood strong in this historically significant place since ancient times despite many wars and invasions. Afterwards you’ll explore Fort Qaitbay with its impressive architecture as well as The Bibliotheca Alexandrina which boasts a spacious library filled with books from around the world!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Kom Al Shokafa, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
One of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, El Shatby, Alexandria 30100 Egypt
The great Library of Alexandria
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pompey’s Pillar, Al Karah WA at Toubageyah WA Kafr Al Ghates, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Pompey’s pillar
Ruins of the Serapis Temple
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fort Qaitbey, 29 88545 N 31. 21372 E, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Gret fortification dating back to the 15th century
Place of Pharos (ancient lighthouse of Alexandria)
Duration: 30 minutes
