Cairo Trip Overview
Discover Alexandria, the second largest city in Egypt founded by Alexander the great 332 BC. Visit the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa the largest Roman Cemetery in Egypt, Pompy’s pillar constructed in honor of Diocletian, watch Qaitbay citadel (from outside) built on the site of the old lighthouse of Alexandria.After lunch you will drive to Bibliotheca Alexandrina
• Visit the Catacombs, Pompy’s pillar, the citadel and Bibliotheca Alexandrina
• Lunch
• Private guided tour
• private air conditioned car/van
• Time for a walk by the Mediterranean
Why book with us?
Expert guides aim to make you feel like a local and introduce you to Egypt and it’s culture (modern and ancient), Accurate pick ups always on time, no hidden fees, customized tours to fit your needs, we look after all small details, prompt response via emails and WhatssApp so we can be reached anytime.
Additional Info
Duration: 10 to 11 hours
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Discover Alexandria, the second largest city in Egypt founded by Alexander the great 332 BC. Visit the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa the largest Roman Cemetery in Egypt, Pompy’s pillar constructed in honor of Diocletian, watch Qaitbay citadel (from outside) built on the site of the old lighthouse of Alexandria.After lunch you will drive to Bibliotheca Alexandrina
• Visit the Catacombs, Pompy’s pillar, the citadel and Bibliotheca Alexandrina
• Lunch
• Private guided tour
• private air conditioned car/van
• Time for a walk by the Mediterranean
Why book with us?
Expert guides aim to make you feel like a local and introduce you to Egypt and it’s culture (modern and ancient), Accurate pick ups always on time, no hidden fees, customized tours to fit your needs, we look after all small details, prompt response via emails and WhatssApp so we can be reached anytime.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Kom Al Shokafa, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
• Your tour guide will pick you up at 7 am from your hotel in Cairo to start your day trip to Alexandria, the second largest city in Egypt. On the way driving there you will know about Alexandria and why it’s named after Alexander the great, how it was submerged under the water of the Mediterranean by time and how it’s artifacts were saved
• Once you reached Alexandria you will visit the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa which is the largest Roman Cemetery in Egypt.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Pompey’s Pillar, Al Karah WA at Toubageyah WA Kafr Al Ghates, Alexandria 21599 Egypt
Proceed to Pompy’s pillar which was constructed in honor of the emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Originally from the temple of the Serapis and the last thing remains there from this temple.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Citadel of Qaitbay, Alexandria, As Sayalah Sharq, Qesm Al Gomrok, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
Watch Qaitbay citadel (from outside) which was built on the site of the old lighthouse of Alexandria and enjoy the wonderful view of the Mediterranean then head to have Lunch in a sea view restaurant.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, El Shatby, Alexandria 30100 Egypt
Enjoy some walk by the Mediterranean then drive to Bibliotheca Alexandrina, tour it to know it’s history and history of Alexandria. Then drive back from Alexandria to your hotel in Cairo
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
