Cairo Trip Overview
Rewind to the days of Alexander the Great on a private day trip to Alexandria, Egypt’s Mediterranean coastal city. Admire the Nile Valley as you travel to this picturesque city, founded by Alexander around 331 BC, and tour the highlights as your expert guide recounts the city’s history. Descend into the underground Roman catacombs to see eerie chambers; view the Roman column of Pompey’s Pillar; and visit the stunning, new disc-shaped Alexandria Library, built where the city’s classical library once stood. A delicious seafood lunch in Alexandria is included.
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Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Rewind to the days of Alexander the Great on a private day trip to Alexandria, Egypt’s Mediterranean coastal city. Admire the Nile Valley as you travel to this picturesque city, founded by Alexander around 331 BC, and tour the highlights as your expert guide recounts the city’s history. Descend into the underground Roman catacombs to see eerie chambers; view the Roman column of Pompey’s Pillar; and visit the stunning, new disc-shaped Alexandria Library, built where the city’s classical library once stood. A delicious seafood lunch in Alexandria is included.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Kom Al Shokafa, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Start your day tour excursion at 7 am as you meet your private tour guide in the lobby of your hotel to get on your private, modern van (WiFi on board) and move to Alexandria (3 hours drive), when you get there you will explore the mysterious Catacombs of Kom el Shogafa (one of the seven wonders of the Middle Ages.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pompey’s Pillar, Al Karah WA at Toubageyah WA Kafr Al Ghates, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Here at pompey’s pillar, you will see the tallest pillar standing without any support. that pillar over than 2000 years ago. There you will listen to your guide to know what is that pillar and for what?
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, El Shatby, Alexandria 30100 Egypt
Then visit the outstanding Bibliotheca Alexandrina that was built near the site of the old one
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ancient Roman Amphitheater, Ismail Mahana Road Kom El Dekka Gharb, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Built in the 2nd century AD, this Roman amphitheater has 13 semicircular tiers made of white and gray marble.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Fort Qaitbey, 29 88545 N 31. 21372 E, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Resembling an imposing castle fortress, this citadel was built in the 1477s by Sultan Qaitbey on the site of the Lighthouse of Alexandria, to protect the city from the north.
Duration: 2 hours
